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Film events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

Festive Flix

Selected dates between 4th December 2023 - 18th December 2023

Sit back and enjoy some of your favourite festive films under the twinkling lights of The Three Sisters courtyard!

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Christmas Party

7th December 2023 - 22nd December 2023

Feel festive, get merry and celebrate with friends and colleagues this Christmas at Imaginex in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town with it's unique 360° screen!

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The Muppet Christmas Carol at Lauriston Castle (Film Screening)

9th December 2023

Don't miss this screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol, starring Michael Caine, at Lauriston Castle on 9th December!

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Festive Family Films

14th December 2023 - 17th December 2023

Celebrate the cosy season, with IKEA Edinburgh's festive themed pop-up cinema from 14th to 17th December and enjoy some familiar festive favourite films – perfect for the whole family!

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Freeze Frame Film Club presents The Muppet Christmas Carol

17th December 2023

Join Freeze Frame this December for a special Christmas screening of the classic tale The Muppet Christmas Carol, with a menu inspired by the film, freshly popped popcorn, quiz and prizes!

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The Snowman Film Screening with Santa Visit

Selected dates between 17th December 2023

Regal Mobile Cinemas: Relive the magic of The Snowman (1982) as the much loved festive cartoon flies onto the big screen for this special cinema screening at the National Mining Museum Scotland.

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Planetarium Lates: Christmas Special

18th December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Experience your favourite Christmas Films like never before in Dynamic Earth's incredible, 6K Planetarium!

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Christmas Movie Night

21st December 2023

Join Moonwake Beer Co. on 21st December to watch the Christmas classic It's a Wonderful Life!

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Banff Mountain Film Festival 2024

27th January 2024

Experience an extraordinary collection of short films when the Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to the Festival Theatre on Saturday 27th January!

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Sing-a-Long-a Matilda

24th February 2024

Calling all revolting children and their parents – come and be a little a bit naughty at Sing-a-Long-a Matilda the Musical From the producers of Singalonga Sound of Music and Singalonga Frozen!

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Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman

24th February 2024

Singalonga Productions returns with the smash hit film musical that everyone can’t stop singing - The Greatest Showman!

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Professor Brian Cox - Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey

15th March 2024

Professor Brian Cox brings Horizons back home to the UK for a final journey around our magnificent and baffling Universe. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse on 15th March!

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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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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:

The Royal Opera: Carmen - Live Cinema Screening

The Royal Opera: Carmen - Live Cinema Screening

1st May 2024

Eastwood Park Theatre are excited to host a screening of the new production by The Royal Opera of Bizet's Carmen on Wednesday 1st May!

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National Theatre Live: Dear England - Cinema Screening

National Theatre Live: Dear England - Cinema Screening

25th January 2024

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

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Cinema Screening: Die Hard

Cinema Screening: Die Hard

11th December 2023

Is it a Christmas movie... we think so! Don't miss a free screening of the classic film Die Hard at Eastwood House on Monday 11th December!

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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:

Sing-a-long-a Matilda The Musical

Sing-a-long-a Matilda The Musical

17th March 2024

Calling all revolting children and their parents – come and be a little a bit naughty at Sing-a-Long-a Matilda the Musical on 17th March at the Alhambra Theatre!

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National Theatre Live: Vanya

National Theatre Live: Vanya

25th February 2024

Filmed live during its sold-out run in London's West End, Vanya will be playing exclusively in cinemas in 2024 including The Byre Theatre on 25th February!

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It’s A Wonderful Life

It’s A Wonderful Life

20th December 2023

Christmas wouldn’t be complete without watching It’s A Wonderful Life. It's the ultimate seasonal feel-good film and it's screening at The Byre Theatre this December!

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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:

Glasgow International

Glasgow International

7th June 2024 - 23rd June 2024

Scotland's biennial festival of contemporary visual art, Glasgow International, will returns in 2024 between Friday 7th and Sunday 23rd June!

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August House Movies: The Grinch

August House Movies: The Grinch

24th December 2023

Get ready to welcome the holiday season with a heartwarming and whimsical Grinch Movie Night at August House on Christmas Eve!

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Elf

Elf

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 24th December 2023

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Elf with a festive trip to the IMAX at Glasgow Science Centre!

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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:

The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake

The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake

24th April 2024

Don't miss a special performance of Swan Lake, the best-known and most-loved classical ballet, at a special screening at Lanternhouse Cinema!

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Cinema Live: Carmen

Cinema Live: Carmen

Selected dates between 1st May 2024 - 5th May 2024

Aigul Akmetshina and Vasilisa Berzhanskaya share the title role in Damiano Michieletto's sizzling new production of Bizet's ever-popular opera, Carmen!

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Cinema Live: The Winter’s Tale

Cinema Live: The Winter’s Tale

Selected dates between 22nd May 2024 - 26th 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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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:

Festive Family Films at IKEA Glasgow

Festive Family Films at IKEA Glasgow

18th December 2023 - 20th December 2023

IKEA Glasgow are inviting IKEA Family members to join them in store this holiday season, as they show some familiar festive favourites – perfect for the whole family to enjoy!

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Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote

Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote

7th March 2024

Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote comes to Beacon Arts Centre, with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode 'Sing a Song of Murder'!

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Festive Films at Paisley Town Hall

Festive Films at Paisley Town Hall

23rd December 2023 - 24th December 2023

Settle in for a wonderfully festive and family friendly film screening at Paisley Town Hall this December!

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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:

Love Actually - Christmas Film Night

Love Actually - Christmas Film Night

12th December 2023

Come along for a special fundraising screening of Love Actually in aid of Bo'ness Children's fair Festival. Bring some friends for a festive night of fun and merriment...

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Karen Darke MBE presents Wild Tracks

Karen Darke MBE presents Wild Tracks

3rd February 2024

Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear, first-hand, a story of resilience, transformation and human connection from Karen Darke MBE at The Tolbooth on 3rd February!

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George Farrow-Hawkins Exhibition

George Farrow-Hawkins Exhibition

1st December 2023 - 31st December 2023

Alongside screenings of the films George Farrow-Hawkins has produced between 2018 and 2023, this exhibition at the Tollbooth will showcase the processes, dioramas and model figures from the films.

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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
Castle Of Light
Prepare to see the jewel in Edinburgh's skyline sparkle and glisten in brilliant colour this festive season as Castle of Light is back for its fourth year!
The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan
Join Peter Pan as he sets sail on a brand-new adventure for Christmas 2023 at the Festival Theatre, with pantomime favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young!
Cinderella
Stage Door Entertainment, in partnership with Portobello Town Hall, is proud to bring the enchanting fairytale to life, promising to captivate audiences of all ages.
James Marriott
Multi-faceted artist and creative James Marriott has added an additional date to his tour next year and plays La Belle Angele, Edinburgh on 29th January!

Popular Venues

Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall