Europe Day: European Comedy Short Films Screening
Get ready for a hilarious Europe Day celebration at the Institut Francais d Ecosse, featuring a brilliant line-up of comedy short film screenings from across the continent!
About Europe Day: European Comedy Short Films Screening
| 8th May 2026 | |
| 7pm | |
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Institut Francais d Ecosse Institut Français d'Ecosse West Parliament Square, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1RF |
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| £12 Full Price / £10 for French Institute members | |
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Join us to celebrate Europe Day exploring humor from different European countries!
The event will feature a selection of comedy short films from Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain and France.
Full programme coming soon, Stay Tuned!
Event in partnership with German Consulate General in Edinburgh and the Goethe Institut, Consulate General of Ireland in Edinburgh, Consulate General of Italy in Edinburgh and Italian Institute of Culture, Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Edinburgh, Consulate General of Romania in Edinburgh and Romanian Cultural Institute, Consulate of Spain in Edinburgh and Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival.
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