Film events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Shen Xin: Highland Embassy
Highland Embassy brings together three projects by artist and filmmaker Shen Xin and is showing at Collective Edinburgh from October to December 2025.
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Festive Family Films
Big-screen favourites return to Dynamic Earth, including The Polar Express, The Grinch, Home Alone and Elf, shown on selected weekends and daily in the run-up to Christmas.
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Christmas at Jupiter
Christmas at Jupiter Artland brings together art, landscape and festive tradition across 9 consecutive days from 6th - 14th December, transforming the park into a Festive Village!
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RSNO 2025/26: Home Alone in Concert
The iconic Christmas family film Home Alone will be brought to life at this special screening featuring live music from the RSNO at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!
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¡QUÉ HORROR! Spooky Short Films From Mexico
What better accompaniment to the cold and dark of the Scottish winter than to stay inside and watch some scary cinema courtesy of CinemaAttic at St Peter's Episcopal Church Hall!
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Christmas Movies
This winter, step into our beautiful twinkling festive space and watch one of your favourite Christmas films here at Lost Shore!
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Dog-Friendly Screening: The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Muppets reimagine Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol by adding a hilarious and heartfelt touch of Muppet magic in this Dog-Friendly screening at Cameo Picturehouse on 13th December!
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Edinburgh Short Film Festival Highlights
Escape from the crowds and chill out with a winter warmer while simultaneously travelling to weird and wonderful worlds via short film as part of Summerhall's Winter Fair!
READ MOREThe Muppet Christmas Carol Screening + Tea & Festive Cakes
Enjoy a boxed selection of delicious treats to indulge in as you watch The Muppet Christmas Carol at Cameo Picturehouse on 13th December!
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Freeze Frame: All That Heaven Allows (U)
Special Freeze Frame screening of the profoundly felt film about class and conformity in small-town America, All That Heaven Allows is a pinnacle of expressionistic Hollywood melodrama.
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Love Actually: The Film With Live Orchestra
Love Actually, the star-studded rom-com that has become a Christmas classic, returns to the Usher Hall this December with a full orchestra performing its soundtrack live to screen!
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Ukranian Cinema: The Editorial Office
The Institut français d'Écosse is screening 'The Editorial Office', a darkly witty new film about truth, corruption, and identity in modern Ukraine.
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Dogma: Resurrected! + Recorded Q&A
Dogma: Resurrected! reintroduces the story of Bartleby (Ben Affleck) and Loki (Matt Damon), two banished angels who seek to exploit a theological loophole and return to Heaven.
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RSNO Christmas Concert Featuring The Snowman
Join the RSNO this December for a special feast of Christmas cheer! Comedian Josie Long will narrate our popular screening of the magical film!
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Home Alone Screening + Tea & Festive Cakes
Home Alone, a Christmas classic, is screening at Cameo Picturehouse on 20th Decmeber including an extra treat - Tea & Festive Cakes!
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The Holiday - Film with Live Orchestra
The beloved Christmas film, The Holiday, will return to the Usher Hall this festive season, featuring its musical score performed live to the film by a full concert orchestra!
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The Polar Express Screening + PJ Party
Get your little cinephiles dressed up in their most festive pyjamas and come along to Cameo Picturehouse for our extra special Kids' Club screening of this Christmas favourite, The Polar Express!
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year... and what better way to start your festive celebrations than with a concert of epic movie music on the weekend before Christmas.
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It’s a Wonderful Life Screening + Prosecco & Popcorn
It’s a Wonderful Life is screening at Cameo Picturehouse. Come alon and enjoy this Christmas classic along with an extra treat! All tickets include a glass of Prosecco and a regular popcorn.
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Enjoy It’s a Wonderful Life, a Christmas classic, along with an extra treat! All tickets include a trio of mini desserts and a mulled wine to cosy up with at Cameo Picturehouse.
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Screening of L’Atalante
L’Atalante was the only full-length film made by Jean Vigo before his tragic early death. The film is now considered to be one of cinema’s very greatest works.
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Sing-a-Long-a Encanto
Gather la Familia! It’s time to celebrate something truly Magical! Don't miss Sing-a-Long-a Encanto at the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 24th January!
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Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman
Singalonga Productions, producers of Singalonga Sound of Music and Singalonga Grease, bring the smash hit film musical The Greatest Showman to Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 24th January!
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RSNO 2025/26: How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
Featuring John Powell's Oscar-nominated score performed live to picture by the RSNO, How to Train Your Dragon in Concert is a thrilling experience for all ages!
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1 World Comedy Film Festival | 2026
Welcome to the 1World Comedy Short Film Festival. Home to the funniest films from the funniest filmmakers from around the world! Coming to the Banshee Labyrinth on 31st January.
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1 World Film Festival 2026
Welcome to the 1 World Film Festival which celebrates and showcases the most original, entertaining, exciting and finely structured films! Coming to the Banshee Labyrinth on 31st January.
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National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play The Fifth Step.
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Twilight In Concert: The Film With Live Band
Step into the world of Twilight (2008) like never before with Twilight in Concert, a cinematic live-to-film event that brings the beloved saga to life through live music.
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Banff Mountain Film Festival
Experience an extraordinary collection of short films when the Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to the Festival Theatre on Saturday 7th February!
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Screening of Holy Cow (Vingt Dieux)
Holy Cow is an enchanting first film by Louise Courvoisier that was awarded the 2024 Youth Prize at Cannes’ Un Certain regard competition, as well as the Best First Feature film.
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The Gaze – you, me, us and them
The Gaze - you, me, us and them is a unique event combines an interactive film installation with a powerful live solo performance, accompanied by live music from Ankna Arockiam!
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David Attenborough’s Ocean In Concert
Ocean in Concert takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.
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RSNO 2025/26: Gladiator in Concert
Relive the legendary and five-time Academy Award-winning film Gladiator, with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Chorus performing Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard's Golden Globe-winning score!
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Screening of Monsieur Lazhar
An Algerian professor is hired at a Montreal public school to take the place of a professor who died tragically in her own classroom and helps his students overcome their grief.
READ MOREKendal Mountain Tour 2026
Prepare for an unforgettable evening of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 comes to the Traverse Theatre on Tuesday 24th March!
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Spider-Man: No Way Home - Live In Concert
Spider-Man™: No Way Home Live in Concert is the ultimate experience for Spider-Man™ fans of all ages. Don't miss it at the Usher Hall on Thursday 26th March!
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Edinburgh Science Festival
Exploring the theme Going Global, Edinburgh Science Festival 2026 will showcase the research and innovation created through international partnerships that address shared challenges!
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Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert 2026
Jim Henson's original masterpiece and musical fantasy film Labyrinth is to tour the UK in concert again in the spring, don't miss it live at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Tuesday 21st April!
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100 Years Celebration of Laurel and Hardy - Presented by Neil Brand
Following the success of his 2023/24 tour, Neil Brand invites you to celebrate the centenary of Laurel and Hardy with a brand-new show at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh in May!
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Indiana Jones And The Raiders Of The Lost Ark: Live In Concert
Don't miss Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™, featuring John Williams’ GRAMMY® Award-winning score performed live, at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 2nd June!
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban In Concert with the RSNO
Experience Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban like never before as the Scottish National Orchestra brings John Williams’ spellbinding score to life live in concert at Edinburgh Castle!
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Avatar - The Last Airbender - Film With Live Orchestra
Celebrate 20 years of an epic journey that defined a generation, as long-time fans and newcomers alike experience Avatar: The Last Airbender like never before at the Usher Hall on 6th October 2026!
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Film Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Film Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Cinema Screening: The Mastermind
Celebrated filmmaker Kelly Reichardt directs an unforgettable Josh O'Connor in The Mastermind, her latest Cannes triumph. Don't miss this special screening at Eastwood Park Theatre in January.
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Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - Giselle
Experience the quintessential Romantic ballet in Peter Wright's atmospheric and bewitching production. Watch a screening of Giselle at Eastwood Park Theatre on Tuesday 3rd March!
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Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - The Magic Flute
Watch Mozart's enchanting quest for love and wisdom at Eastwood Park Theatre on Sunday 26th April!
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Here's a selection of Film Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
National Theatre Live - The Audience
Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry.
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National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy from the National Theatre being screened at the Adam Smith Theatre!
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Eat The Movies at Earls Hall - Home Alone
Join Seven Events UK as we enjoy this classic Christmas Caper 'Home Alone' at Earls Hall Castle on 19th December!
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Here's a selection of Film Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
The Holiday In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The beloved Christmas film, The Holiday, will be presented live in concert this winter in Glasgow, featuring its musical score performed live to the film by a full concert orchestra!
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Partick Film Festival
The annual Partick Film Festival returns for 2026 between Monday 19th and Sunday 25th January, with FREE screenings and events in unique venues across Partick!
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BBC SSO 2025/26: Christmas at the Movies
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra's glorious 'Christmas at the Movies' concert returns to City Halls on Saturday 20th December!
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Here's a selection of Film Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Cinema: R.E.M. x Buster Keaton’s Sherlock Jr
Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music to bring audiences a unique big screen experience, don't miss R.E.M. x Buster Keaton's Sherlock Jr at Airdrie Town Hall in February!
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Cinema Live: NT Live: Hamlet
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy from the National Theatre being screened at Airdrie Town Hall!
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National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy from the National Theatre being screened at Cumbernauld Theatre!
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Here's a selection of Film Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Festive Films at Paisley Town Hall
Settle in for a wonderfully festive and family friendly film screening at Paisley Town Hall this December!
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Paisley’s Christmas Movies
Paisley First and The Bungalow on Shuttle Street have partnered to bring you a selection of enchanting festive films that will put you in the holiday mood!
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Paisley Docs: Rebels and Innovators Film Screening: Ramona
Join Refractive for a screening of the unique drama-documentary hybrid film Ramona by director Victoria Linares Villegas.
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Here's a selection of Film Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
A Seriously Groovy Movie Christmas with Dr Tom Christie
Join author and film historian Dr Tom Christie for a journey into the mysterious mists of Christmas past as he unveils the often surreal history of a unique era of holiday season cinema!
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Kendal Mountain Tour 2026
Prepare for an unforgettable evening of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 comes to the Tolbooth Stirling on Wednesday 25th March!
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Leo Houlding - Exposed
Join legendary climber Leo Houlding for his next new show, Exposed, a gripping live experience with stunning visuals, film, and storytelling from the world’s wildest places.
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