Film events in Edinburgh

What’s Up: AI and The Sky

In this presenter-led Planetarium show, the team at Dynamic Earth will be diving into some of the ways AI is being used to help understand the cosmos.

Italian Clapperboard: A Documentary Film Series From Italy

The Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh is pleased to present Italian Clapperboard, a curated series of six powerful contemporary Italian documentaries screening throughout 2026!

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!

Operation Guardabarranco: Screening + Q & A

Cinemaattic, in collaboration with Scottish Solidarity with Nicaragua, is proud to present a screening of Operación Guardabarranco, directed by Wilfredo Miranda Aburto.

Planetarium Family Films: The Good Dinosaur

Enjoy a Jurassic journey with your little explorers in this one-of-a-kind cinema experience at the Dynamic Earth Planetarium on Saturday 18th April.

Planetarium Family Films: Dinosaur

As the meteor strikes Earth, a brave dinosaur and his unlikely group of lemur friends travel across dangerous terrain to find a safe haven in this family film at the Dynamic Earth Planetarium!

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!

Fiends in the Furrows

Wicked things are coming... Cinetopia x Leith Kino present Fiends in the Furrows, a brand new folk horror film festival, taking place in Leith between Thursday 23rd and Sunday 26th April!

Ocean with David Attenborough

Institut Francais d Ecosse are hosting a screening of Ocean with David Attenborough - a stunning documentary showing us the wonder and vitality of the ocean.

The Vertigo Project: Book Launch, Screening & Performance

Enjoy an evening of books, film, and live performance as The Vertigo Project showcases its creative and therapeutic journey for people living with dizziness, vertigo and balance disorders!

Close:Up Edinburgh Docufest

Close:Up Edinburgh Docufest, Edinburgh's one and only annual documentary film festival, returns on the 25th April to Summerhall Arts screening 9 short and feature-length documentary films.

Film Screening: Silent Friend by Ildikó Enyedi

Enjoy a screening of Ildikó Enyedi's Utterly Enchanting film 'Silent Friend' that tells three stories revolving around a ginkgo tree in the botanical garden of the city of Marburg!

Film Screening: Un Singe En Hiver

Enjoy a screening of 'Un singe en hiver' at Institut Francais d Ecosse where, despite his wartime vow to stay dry, innkeeper Albert joins the troubled Gabriel for one last chaotic binge!

SI-FAN Film Festival: Edinburgh

SI-FAN Film Festival returns to Edinburgh from 1st to 4th May bringing the most exciting feature and short films on the film festival circuit to Scottish audiences!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Come celebrate the Rocky Horror Picture Show's 50th anniversary with a showing of the 4k remastered film and an unforgettable, interactive evening at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre!

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!

Piccadilly - Lauriston Castle Film Screenings

Atmosphere OS production from New Media Scotland is marking the centenary of the Lauriston Castle bequest to Scotland with a film screening of E.A. Dupont's Piccadilly, featuring Anna May Wong!

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!

Film Screening: It Was Just An Accident By Jafar Panahi

The French Film Festival UK and the Institut français d'Ecosse invite you to celebrate the 2026 Festival de Cannes with a special screening of It was just an accident by Jafar Panahi!

Claude Simon, The Inexhaustible Chaos Of The World

Come to the Institut Francais d Ecosse on Thursday 21st May for a special screening of Alain Fleischer's documentary 'Claude Simon, the Inexhaustible Chaos of the World'!

Movies on the Lawn

Movies on the Lawn returns to Marine North Berwick this May, for a limited run of family favourite and timeless classic film screenings!

Dirty Dancing In Concert

The timeless love story of Baby and Johnny will be brought to life in concert-form when Dirty Dancing In Concert returns to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Tuesday 26th May!

National Theatre Live: The Playboy Of The Western World

Filmed live from the West End, don't miss this National Theatre Live screening at Loretto School Theatre on Thursday 28th May of the darkly funny tale, Playboy of the Western World!

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!

Pride Month Screening: La Pampa

To celebrate Pride Month, Institut Francais d Ecosse is screening the French drama film 'La Pampa' where lifelong friends Willy and Jojo keep boredom at bay at La Pampa motocross track!

Pride Month Film Screening: Love Me Tender by Anna Cazenave Cambet

Join the Institut français d'Ecosse for a Pride Month screening of Love Me Tender, where Clémence struggles to maintain her maternal bond as her ex-husband takes custody of her son!

Pride Month Screening: Being Maria

Join the Institut Francais d Ecosse for a Pride Month screening of Being Maria where Maria Schneider, on the cusp of adulthood, stars in the cult classic 'Last Tango in Paris'!

Some Like it Hot - Lauriston Castle Film Screenings

Atmosphere OS production from New Media Scotland is marking the centenary of the Lauriston Castle bequest to Scotland with a film screening of Billy Wilder's 1959 classic Some Like it Hot!

The Music of James Bond

Step into the thrilling world of 007 for an unforgettable evening that's guaranteed to leave you both shaken and stirred as The Great British Film Orchestra presents The Music of James Bond!

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!

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe returns from 7th to 31st August 2026 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste!

Ocean Film Festival

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

Film Screening: Sentimental Value by Joachim Trier

Enjoy a film screening of 'Sentimental Value' at the Institut Francais d'Ecosse, that explores sisterhood, father-daughter relationships and the power of childhood memories!

RSNO: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert

With Scotland's National Orchestra playing John Williams' stunning score live, the Force will be strong with this one... don't miss Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!

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!

Scotland’s Festival of Remembrance

Edinburgh's Usher Hall will host Scotland's Festival of Remembrance on Saturday 7th November, a poignant evening of remembrance, in honour of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service.

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!

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 in December 2026 with a full orchestra performing its soundtrack live to screen!

RSNO Christmas Concert Featuring The Snowman

Join the RSNO at the Usher Hall this December for a special feast of Christmas cheer as special star guest Hugh Dennis narrates this popular screening of the magical film!

RSNO: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York in Concert

It isn't Christmas without a classic holiday movie! Relive the joy of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York on the big screen, all whilst John Williams' charming score is performed live to picture by RSNO!

RSNO: How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

How to Train Your Dragon 2 In Concert features this spectacular sequel presented in HD with composer John Powell's thrilling score performed live to picture by the RSNO!

Asmik Grigorian and Igor Golovatenko star in The Metropolitan Opera's evocative production of Tchaikovsky's romantic opera. Conducted by Timur Zangiev.

Watch Mozart's enchanting quest for love and wisdom at Eastwood Park Theatre on Sunday 26th April!

Experience the nostalgic charm of Newton Mearns as Eastwood Theatre debuts Tom Marchant's heartfelt 25-year-old documentary in their brand-new cinema room on Tuesday 21st April!

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 Adam Smith Theatre in May!

Filmed live from the West End don't miss this National Theatre Live screening at the Adam Smith Theatre of the triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller's classic play, All My Sons!

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.

The timeless love story of Baby and Johnny will be brought to life in concert-form when Dirty Dancing In Concert returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday 27th May!

Jim Henson's original masterpiece and musical fantasy film Labyrinth is set to tour the UK in concert in celebration of its 40th anniversary, don't miss it at the SEC Armadillo on Sunday 19th April!

Space Station Earth is a music-led, multi-media experience that allows the audience to see through the eyes of astronauts and to contemplate our planet, the stars, and the exploration of the universe!

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 Airdrie Town Hall!

Get ready for a cinema screening of Paul Smith's debut special, Pablo Live, packed with his legendary audience roasts and razor-sharp wit that'll have you howling from start to finish!

Asmik Grigorian and Igor Golovatenko star in The Metropolitan Opera's evocative production of Tchaikovsky's romantic opera. Conducted by Timur Zangiev.

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.

Filmed live from the West End, don't miss this National Theatre Live screening at Paisley Town Hall on Wednesday 24th June of the darkly funny tale, Playboy of the Western World!

Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with another selection of incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Callendar House!

Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films from The Banff Mountain Film Festival when it returns to Macrobert Arts Centre on Saturday 12th September!

The BritRock Film Tour is back for its 12th year and we’ve lined up the very best new climbing and adventure films from the UK.