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Events in Edinburgh

Festival of Freedom

11th May 2024 - 14th May 2024

Beetroots Collective CIC invites you to their 'Festival of Freedom - Poland 20 years in the European Union' which will be held at Southside Community Centre!

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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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Shock Horror Presents ‘Ghost Story’

17th May 2024

Ghost Story is the first is a new series of horror musicals that tap into our deepest, darkest fears and desires. Catch it at The Banshee Labyrinth on Friday 17th May!

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Falastin Film Festival: 3000 Nights ٣٠٠٠ ليلة A Film by Mai Masri

24th May 2024

3000 Nights (12A) tells the story of a young Palestinian school teacher who gives birth to her son in an Israeli prison, where she fights to survive, protect her son and maintain hope.

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Falastin Film Festival: R21 AKA Restoring Solidarity - A Film by Mohanad Yaqubi

24th May 2024

R21 AKA Restoring Solidarity (12A), is a collection of 16mm films by militant filmmakers from various countries.

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Falastin Film Festival: Time-Space - A Collection of Short Films

24th May 2024

This is a collection of short films exploring themes and experiences of time and space. All films are subtitled in English.

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Falastin Film Festival:: Infiltrators متسللون A Film by Khaled Jarrar

24th May 2024

Infiltrators is a visceral “road movie” that chronicles the daily travails of Palestinians of all backgrounds as they seek routes through, under, around, and over a bewildering matrix of barriers.

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Falastin Film Festival: Childhood Under Occupation - A Collection of Short Films

25th May 2024

A collection of short films exploring the theme of children and childhood under occupation. The films will be followed by a virtual Q&A with director Farah Nabulsi.

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Falastin Film Festival: Foragers اليد الخضراء A Film by Jumana Manna

25th May 2024

Elderly Palestinians are caught between their right to forage their own land and the harsh restrictions imposed by their occupiers on the basis of preservation.

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On Gaza: A Collection of Short Films - Part of Falastin Film Festival

25th May 2024

This is a pair of documentary films on Gaza and Gazan experiences, followed by a Q&A with Ahmed Alnaouq, a Palestinian journalist from Gaza and the co-founder of We Are Not Numbers.

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Falastin Film Festival: Amreeka امريكا امريكا A Film by Cherien Dabis

26th May 2024

Muna and her teenage son leave the West Bank, dreaming of an exciting future in the promised land of small-town Illinois, USA. But starting a new life proves harder than they could have imagined.

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Falastin Film Festival: Lyd لد A Film by Rami Younis and Sarah Friedland

26th May 2024

The story of a city that once connected Palestine to the world, Lyd (15) explores what it once was, what it is now, and what it could have become.

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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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HIMNO by Martín Farias-Solidarity with Palestine

1st June 2024

A vibrant musical journey wonders how the Chilean song El pueblo unido (The people United) written in 1973, became an anthem of people’s struggles around the world.

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Spit It Out Festival

6th June 2024 - 16th June 2024
Nationwide

Spit it Out Festival is an immersive arts and community-driven festival focusing on creative ways to talk about mental health and heal from trauma.

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Samsara

7th June 2024

Spanish director Lois Patiño, who cut his teeth in experimental cinema, uses techniques from that world to astonishing effect with Samsara, bringing audiences a transcendental experience made for the

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Today I Am Myself - Three films by Eunice Gutman

8th June 2024

Hoje eu sou eu (Today I Am Myself) showcases a collection of three films by Eunice Gutman that illuminate hidden corners of 1980s and 1990s Rio de Janeiro.

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Submerged Memories: El Peñol 1978 + Live Music by Jose Rojas

16th June 2024

Join us at Leith Dockers Club for an evening of cinematic exploration into the often overlooked history of the El Peñol – Guatapé reservoir in Antioquia, Colombia!

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Film Screening of ‘Howards End’

22nd June 2024

It wouldn't be midsummer without a ravishing country house affair to enjoy at Lauriston Castle and this year we present 'Howards End', a romantic drama of class distinctions in Edwardian Britain.

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Shock Horror Presents ‘The Offering’

22nd June 2024 - 23rd June 2024

'The Offering' combines musical theatre and horror movies in a way never seen before. We hope you're prepared...You might just get scared!

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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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Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone In Concert with the RSNO

14th July 2024

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra will perform Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in Concert on Sunday 14th July in the spectacular setting of Edinburgh Castle!

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National Theatre Live: Nye

18th July 2024

The epic new Welsh fantasia Nye, which sees Michael Sheen playing Nye Bevan, will be broadcast live from the National Theatre on 18th July.

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Shock Horror Presents ‘Bedlam’

27th July 2024

Shock Horror presents 'Bedlam', a tale of murder and madness, at the The Banshee Labyrinth on Saturday 27th July!

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A Night At The Movies - The Soundtrack Of Your Life

11th September 2024

A Night At The Movies - The Soundtrack Of Your Life is a spectacular live concert featuring all the greatest hits from your favourite films at the Usher Hall.

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert

20th September 2024

Relive the Star Wars magic on the big screen as Scotland's National Orchestra brings John Williams' Oscar-winning score to life in this powerful multimedia experience at the Usher Hall!

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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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Twilight In Concert: The Film With Live Band

20th October 2024

The legendary romance fantasy film Twilight is coming to the Usher Hall as part of a UK tour, just ahead of Halloween, accompanied by a live band and surrounded with candles!

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Shock Horror Presents ‘Sickening’

23rd November 2024 - 24th November 2024

Sickening tells the story of a disturbed young man who believes he has found God in his basement. Little does he know that the creature he has found is something much, much worse!

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Home Alone In Concert

13th December 2024

The iconic Christmas family film Home Alone will be brought to life at this special screening featuring live music from the RSNO at the Usher Hall.

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RSNO Christmas Concert Featuring The Snowman

22nd December 2024

Join the RSNO this December for a special feast of Christmas cheer! Still Game’s Sanjeev Kohli will narrate our popular screening of the magical film!

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Avatar - The Last Airbender - Film With Live Orchestra

12th February 2025

Experience the legend of Aang at Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert with the series' iconic scenes accompanied by a live orchestra at the Usher Hall!

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Top Gun: Maverick

28th February 2025

Feel the need for speed with the Scottish premiere of Top Gun: Maverick in concert with Scotland’s National Orchestra.

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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: The Winter’s Tale

Live Cinema Screening: The Winter’s Tale

22nd May 2024

Shakespeare's profound story of love and loss, artfully adapted into a contemporary three-act narrative ballet by Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon, returns to the Main Stage!

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Cinema Screening: Andre Rieu’s 2024 Maastricht Concert: Power of Love

Cinema Screening: Andre Rieu’s 2024 Maastricht Concert: Power of Love

1st September 2024 - 2nd September 2024

The King of the Waltz, Andre Rieu, invites you to his all-new cinema concert for 2024 'Power of Love', from his beautiful hometown of Maastricht!

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Encore Cinema Screening: Message In A Bottle

Encore Cinema Screening: Message In A Bottle

1st June 2024

The iconic songs of Sting. The electrifying choreography of Kate Prince. This is a tale of hope. Don't miss a special screening of Message In A Bottle at Eastwood Park Theatre!

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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:

Anster Cinema: Priscilla

Anster Cinema: Priscilla

7th July 2024

Anstruther Improvements Association is screening Priscilla, a deeply felt and ravishingly detailed portrait of love, fantasy and fame, at Dreel Halls on Sunday 7th July!

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National Theatre Live: Nye

National Theatre Live: Nye

14th June 2024

The epic new Welsh fantasia Nye, which sees Michael Sheen playing Nye Bevan, will be broadcast live from the National Theatre to the Adam Smith Theatre on 14th June!

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Anster Cinema: Big Night

Anster Cinema: Big Night

4th August 2024

Described as ‘one of the all-time great restaurant movies’, don't miss Big Night screening at Dreel Halls on Sunday 4th August!

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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:

Music of the Movies: Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, The Hobbit, Avatar and Beyond

Music of the Movies: Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, The Hobbit, Avatar and Beyond

27th December 2024

Experience epic and inspirational music from Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Game of Thrones and beyond, brought to life by a full symphony orchestra and stunning choir, in this unmissable concert!

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A Night At The Movies - The Soundtrack Of Your Life

A Night At The Movies - The Soundtrack Of Your Life

10th September 2024

A Night At The Movies - The Soundtrack Of Your Life is a spectacular live concert featuring all the greatest hits from your favourite films at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!

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BEATS Film Screening with Q&A

BEATS Film Screening with Q&A

29th May 2024

The National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall delighted to be screening the award-winning film BEATS (2019) followed by a Q&A with Kieran Hurley who wrote the original play.

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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:

Cinema Live: Andrea Chenier

Cinema Live: Andrea Chenier

Selected dates between 11th June 2024 - 16th 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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The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

31st October 2024

Gather your Sweet Transvestites and come on over to Frankenstein's Place for The Rocky Horror Picture Show this Halloween!

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FP Arts Short Film Festival

FP Arts Short Film Festival

Selected dates between 1st June 2024 - 16th August 2024

FP Arts Short Film Festival places a significant emphasis on its international scope, actively encouraging inclusivity and discovery of new independent talent.

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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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Refractive DOUBLE BILL Screening: Nessie and Loch Ness + They Created a Monster

Refractive DOUBLE BILL Screening: Nessie and Loch Ness + They Created a Monster

16th May 2024

Join Refractive for a DOUBLE BILL screening of films based on the Loch Ness on Thursday 16th May at UWS Paisley as part of their Spring Film Exhibition programme!

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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:

SCREENED OUT: Phreaking Gender Film Screening + Workshop

SCREENED OUT: Phreaking Gender Film Screening + Workshop

19th May 2024

This event, run by Creative Stirling, will focus on queer filmmaking and representation, with an emphasis on how queer and trans bodies are negotiated within film and television.

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SCREENED OUT: And Then We Danced

SCREENED OUT: And Then We Danced

30th May 2024

This film showing at Creative Stirling is a gripping love story, capturing the beauty and stifling social values of Georgian society!

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Stirling Future World Exhibition

Stirling Future World Exhibition

2nd April 2024 - 25th May 2024

40 years since its release, Tolbooth Gallery will show ‘Stirling Future World’ a short film hosted by journalist and historian Magnus Magnusson.

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Events in Other Areas

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Castle Street Market
Held in brightly coloured gazebos in the heart of central Edinburgh, Castle Street Market is filled with top quality products and has something to satisfy every taste!
Finding Petunia LittleTree
Finding Petunia LittleTree is a humorous, yet bittersweet, solo physical theatre piece exploring our response to the climate emergency, performed at St Columba’s by the Castle Hall on 8th June.
Spring Market
The Spring Market is back at Edinburgh Park! Join us in the Civic Square on Wednesday 22nd May!
Ground Level
Local covers band Ground Level are back rocking at Dreadnought Rock on Friday 23rd August!
Sour Beer Festival
Discover sour beer on a journey of puckering perfection at Moonwake taproom's Sour Beer Festival from Thursday 23 May to Sunday 26th May!

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