How Much Is A Movie Ticket In South Africa?
In South Africa, there are several different movie ticket pricing options available. There are also a variety of ways to pay for your tickets, from cash, card or voucher. This article explores the different price points for movie tickets in South Africa and how much they cost.
Premium Screenings
There are a few premium screening options in South Africa. These screenings are usually for premium theatre locations such as the Opera House and the Broadway Cinemas. These screenings usually cost between R1000 and R3000 more than the normal ticket price. This is because these cinemas have to pay more to host the event. Tickets for premium screenings can be bought online or at the cinema box office. The Opera House has two premium screenings every year. One is an African Film Showcase showcasing a selection of African films. You can also buy tickets to a special screening of a Hollywood blockbuster. The other is a Chinese Film Showcase, which showcases a selection of Chinese films. The Broadway Cinemas has two premium screenings a year. One is a classic film screening while the other is a science fiction film screening. You can only buy tickets to these screenings online.
Box Office Showings
All cinemas in South Africa host a range of films at their box office. This is where you can buy tickets to watch films for R80 or less. There are usually a few films being shown at the box office each day, so you can attend multiple screenings in one day. This is the cheapest way to see a film in South Africa. All cinemas in South Africa also host a number of films at their box office for R80 or less on specific days throughout the year. These events are called “box office shows.” You can watch films for R80 at the box office and then you can get in free to see two or three more films for free. This is the least expensive way to see a movie in South Africa.
Regular Screenings
Regular screenings are the most common way to see a movie in South Africa. They can be seen at any cinema and cost between R80 and R130. Sometimes there will be special offers on ticket packages, such as a R30 ticket for a bigger screen or a R40 ticket for a matinee screening.
3D and 4DX screenings
There are also premium 3D and 4DX screenings that you can buy. They cost between R1200 and R1800 per person and are usually only available at the larger cinema chains.
Kids’ and Senior Screenings
Some cinemas in South Africa host “kids’ and senior screenings.” These screenings are usually cheaper than the normal ticket price and give entry-level discounts to senior citizens and kids. These screenings are often held as an add-on to the ticket price and you can only buy them as part of a ticket package.
Times of Shows and Which Days Are Cheapest
You can buy tickets to see a movie at any day and time that the cinema is showing a movie. There are usually a few cheaper times to see a film and most people will opt to go during the day. Some deals are only available on certain days of the week. Monday is usually the cheapest day to go to the cinema and Tuesday and Wednesday are also good days to go.
Bottom Line
The best way to experience the movies in South Africa is to go to a regular screening at a cinema of your choice. If you want to experience premium screenings, there are a few options at the Opera House, Broadway and Cine Technik cinemas. If you want to go to a box office showing, there are a variety of options throughout the country. All of these options will cost between R80 and R130 per ticket, depending on the movie and location.
