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Events in Edinburgh

The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme

21st February 2024 - 27th March 2024

Having run for over twenty years, the UK’s largest festival of Japanese cinema, the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme returns to Edinburgh with its biggest showcase ever for 2024.

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Opening Screening: Creatura + Q&A with Marta Cruañas

21st March 2024

Directors Fortnight, Elena Martín Gimeno takes us to the Costa Brava region to follow the sexual awakening journey of Mila, the protagonist of the film, through three different ages.

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Scottish Love in Action Cinema Night

21st March 2024

Join Scottish Love in Action with a friend for a screening of the classic ‘Ghost’ featuring Demi Moore at the Dominion Cinema on 21st March!

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Screening: The Permanent Picture (2023)

22nd March 2024

The fact a film like La Imatge Permanent exists in contemporary cinema is a miracle on its own, and certainly a reason to pay a ticket and go celebrate it going to the cinema!

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Screening: Catalan Short Films & Castellers Performance

23rd March 2024

Watch a magnificent selection of shorts made by talented filmmakers as part of the Catalan Film Festival at St Peters Scottish Episcopal Church Hall on 23rd March!

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Screening: Out of Sync + Q&A with Juanjo Giménez + Timecode Short Film

24th March 2024

Juanjo Giménez will present two of his best films in an extraordinary night at the Cameo Picturehouse in Edinburgh.

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Film Premiere: A Little While Longer - Mental Health Awareness

26th March 2024

A film Screening hosted by the Joshua Nolan Foundation! Come and join us at Grassmarket Community Project on 26th March for an empowering, powerful and life-affirming evening!

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Dirty Dancing In Concert

28th March 2024

The timeless love story of Baby and Johnny will be brought to life in concert-form next year, as Dirty Dancing in Concert tours the UK. Catch it at the Usher Hall on 28th March!

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Cinetopia:DOC presents KIM’S VIDEO + Q&A

30th March 2024

The March Cinetopia: DOC Club serve is Kim's Video screening at Cameo Picturehouse on Saturday 30th!

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Easter: Peter Rabbit Movie + Meet & Greet

31st March 2024

Join us at Brewhemia for the ultimate family day out and immerse yourself in a magical experience as we’ll be showcasing the much-loved Peter Rabbit movie across three big screens!

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Lost and Found Collective Animation Exhibition

2nd April 2024 - 6th April 2024

This is an exhibition of short films and pre-production work by 3rd year students at Edinburgh College of Art.

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Janey: On Screen & On Stage

6th April 2024

Cosmic Cat and Hopscotch Films present a night of film and live comedy with Janey Godley at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 6th April!

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The Aussie Punk Rock Massacre

6th April 2024

The Aussie Punk Rock Massacre is touring the UK and Europe in March/April. During this session on 6th April, you'll get a chance to see the creative team, and ask some questions of them!

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Film screening of Scottish Documentary: TO SEE OURSELVES in Edinburgh

7th April 2024

10 years after the vote on independence, a documentary set in 2014 is touring Scotland and coming to Cameo Picturehouse on Sunday 7th April.

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Screening: La Singla

11th April 2024

The incredible archive footage used in this documentary serves to discover a unique artist whose force majeure shook the world of flamenco!

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Paddington In Concert

12th April 2024

Enjoy watching the award-winning 2014 film Paddington on a giant HD screen, accompanied by the London Concert Orchestra at the Usher Hall on Friday 12th April!

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Screening: Cuadecuc– Vampir

12th April 2024
Stockbridge and Canonmills

The Edinburgh Cine and Video Society opens its doors to the Catalan Film Festival in its 9th version with a tremendous vampire cult film by Catalan director Pere Portabella.

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Closing Screening: They Shot The Piano Player

14th April 2024

The return of iconic duo Trueba and Marsical after the celebrated “Chico y Rita” takes us from Cuba to Brazil, to follow the mysterious murder of a music journalist.

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Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival

14th April 2024

Join us for the family-friendly Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival at the National Museum of Scotland and learn about the importance of biodiversity conservation for all of us!

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Journey to the Isles - Part of Tradfest 2024

5th May 2024

A mesmerising glimpse into the landscapes, folktales and songs that inspired one of Scotland's great early collectors of traditional arts.

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The First Wave and the Last - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024

12th May 2024

Berwickshire Coastal Arts bring you a reflection of what it means to live, and want to live, in a coastal community.

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Wild Isles Live

16th May 2024

Don't miss an unforgettable evening of natural wonder on the big screen at the Usher Hall on 16th May!

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NT Live Encore Screening: The Motive and the Cue

29th May 2024

Catch a special screening of The Motive and the Cue, a fierce and funny new play directed by Sam Mendes and starring Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton!

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Adventure Cinema Outdoor Cinema at Dalkeith Country Park

5th July 2024 - 7th July 2024

The UK's No.1 Outdoor Cinema tour is back with some incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dalkeith Country Park!

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Ocean Film Festival

16th October 2024

The Ocean Film Festival returns to the Festival Theatre with a brand new selection of the world’s most incredible ocean films!

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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:

Live Cinema Screening: Andrea Chenier

Live Cinema Screening: Andrea Chenier

11th June 2024

Jonas Kaufmann headlines David McVicar's spectacular staging of Giordano's epic historical drama, conducted by long-time collaborator Antonio Pappano.

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Encore Cinema Screening: Madama Butterfly

Encore Cinema Screening: Madama Butterfly

31st March 2024

Witness the Royal Opera's revival of Puccini's Madama Butterfly at this special screened event at Eastwood Park Theatre!

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Monty Python and the Holy Grail: The 48th 1/2 Year Anniversary - Quote-a-long

Monty Python and the Holy Grail: The 48th 1/2 Year Anniversary - Quote-a-long

30th March 2024

Monty Python and The Holy Grail returns to the big screen to mark its 48th and ½ anniversary! Don't miss this special quote-a-long screening at Eastwood Park Theatre on Saturday 30th March!

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Film Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Film Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

The Doris Day Story

The Doris Day Story

13th April 2024

With video projection, a swinging jazz band and impeccable vocals, the Doris Day Story is a compelling musical journey through her life, incorporating some of her greatest songs ever!

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Anster Cinema: The Maltese Falcon

Anster Cinema: The Maltese Falcon

7th April 2024

Our classic film this season is John Huston’s film noir, The Maltese Falcon. Starring Humphrey Bogart as PI Sam Spade. Widely considered one of the greatest films of all time!

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National Theatre Live: Dear England

National Theatre Live: Dear England

7th April 2024

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Rupert Goold directs the spectacular new play, Dear England!

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Film Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Film Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

3rd June 2024

The Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to Glasgow's King's Theatre on its world tour with a brand new selection of extraordinary films!

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Film Club: Coyote Ugly

Film Club: Coyote Ugly

27th March 2024

Can't fight the desire to join us for Film Club Presents Coyote Ugly trailblazing onto our screens on Wednesday 27th March!

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Watch Bad Movies With Great Comedians: The 80’s

Watch Bad Movies With Great Comedians: The 80’s

28th March 2024

The hit movie Podcast comes to life with a special live interactive stage show as top comics give hysterical live alternative commentary over clips of some the best worst movies and TV from the 80's!

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Film Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Film Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

21st March 2024

Catch a special screening of The Motive and the Cue, a fierce and funny new play directed by Sam Mendes and starring Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton!

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42nd Street The Musical

42nd Street The Musical

16th May 2024

Starring national treasure Bonnie Langford as Dorothy Brock and featuring iconic songs 42nd Street, We're In The Money and Lullaby of Broadway, this is pure magic on the big screen!

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Cinema Live: Swan Lake

Cinema Live: Swan Lake

Selected dates between 24th April 2024 - 28th April 2024

Don't miss a special performance of Swan Lake, the best-known and most-loved classical ballet, screened live at Airdrie Town Hall cinema!

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Film Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Film Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Film & Comic Con Glasgow

Film & Comic Con Glasgow

24th August 2024 - 25th August 2024

The Film & Comic Con Glasgow returns to Braehead Arena on the weekend of the 24th & 25th August bringing you the best in autograph sessions, photo shoots and panels with your favourite celebrities!

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Gin & Sing

Gin & Sing

7th April 2024

Beatson Cancer Charity are delighted to announce the return of their Gin & Sing event which will feature a singalong screening of Mamma Mia at Paisley Town Hall!

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Janey: On Screen & On Stage

Janey: On Screen & On Stage

20th March 2024

Cosmic Cat and Hopscotch Films present a night of film and live comedy with Janey Godley at Beacon Arts Centre on Wednesday 20th March!

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Film Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Film Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Janey: On Screen & On-Stage

Janey: On Screen & On-Stage

5th April 2024

Cosmic Cat and Hopscotch Films present a night of film and live comedy with Janey Godley at Macrobert Arts Centre on 5th April!

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Janey: On Screen & On Stage

Janey: On Screen & On Stage

7th April 2024

Cosmic Cat and Hopscotch Films present a night of film and live comedy with Janey Godley at The Hippodrome Cinema, Bo'ness on 7th April!

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Fair Day Film Night - Back to the Future

Fair Day Film Night - Back to the Future

9th April 2024

Embark on a nostalgic journey through time with Bo'ness Children's Fair Festival's special fundraising screening of "Back to the Future" at the Hippodrome on 9th April!

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Popular Events

Hamilton
The multi award-winning cultural phenomenon 'Hamilton' is touring the UK for the very first time and is coming to the Festival Theatre for a 9 week season from 28th February 2024!
Easter: The Women’s Story
The Easter Play is a large-scale community Passion Play telling the Easter story on 30th March beneath the iconic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle!
Cracking New Jokes Show
Scotland's Best Comedians Live are proud to bring a new weekly showcase to the Dragonfly Cocktail Bar in Edinburgh.
MetalMania
The best rock and metal night Keep It Steel presents: MetalMania at La Belle on Saturday the 11th April.
A Play, A Pie and A Pint
A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns for 2024.

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