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Film Events in Edinburgh in January 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

Screening of L’Atalante

23rd January 2026

L’Atalante was the only full-length film made by Jean Vigo before his tragic early death. The film is now considered to be one of cinema’s very greatest works.

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Sing-a-Long-a Encanto

24th January 2026

Gather la Familia! It’s time to celebrate something truly Magical! Don't miss Sing-a-Long-a Encanto at the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 24th January!

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Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman

24th January 2026

Singalonga Productions, producers of Singalonga Sound of Music and Singalonga Grease, bring the smash hit film musical The Greatest Showman to Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 24th January!

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Hamlet

29th January 2026

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy from the National Theatre being screened at Festival Theatre Edinburgh.

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RSNO 2025/26: How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

30th January 2026

Featuring John Powell's Oscar-nominated score performed live to picture by the RSNO, How to Train Your Dragon in Concert is a thrilling experience for all ages!

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1 World Comedy Film Festival | 2026

31st January 2026

Welcome to the 1World Comedy Short Film Festival. Home to the funniest films from the funniest filmmakers from around the world! Coming to the Banshee Labyrinth on 31st January.

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1 World Film Festival 2026

31st January 2026

Welcome to the 1 World Film Festival which celebrates and showcases the most original, entertaining, exciting and finely structured films! Coming to the Banshee Labyrinth on 31st January.

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National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step

31st January 2026

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play The Fifth Step.

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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:

Exhibition On Screen: Degas

Exhibition On Screen: Degas

18th January 2026

With exclusive access to view rare and diverse works, this film tells a fascinating story of Degas' pursuit for perfection through both experimentation with new techniques.

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National Theatre Live: Hamlet

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

22nd January 2026

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy from the National Theatre being screened at Eastwood Park Theatre!

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Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - La Traviata

Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - La Traviata

14th January 2026

Heart-rending arias meet harsh realities in this captivating story. Don't miss a screening of the Royal Ballet and Opera's La Traviata at Eastwood Park Theatre on Wednesday 14th January!

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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:

National Theatre Live - Hamlet

National Theatre Live - Hamlet

28th January 2026

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy from the National Theatre being screened at Crail Community Hall.

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John Cleese Packs It In

John Cleese Packs It In

25th January 2026

Don't miss this wry, behind-the-scenes portrait of a comedy legend on the road when Crail Community Hall screens John Cleese Packs It In!

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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:

Led Zeppelin: Fulldome Experience

Led Zeppelin: Fulldome Experience

Selected dates between 15th November 2025 - 20th March 2026

Get ready to rock the dome! Don't miss your chance to experience Led Zeppelin like never before in the Planetarium at Glasgow Science Centre!

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Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon

Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon

Selected dates between 22nd November 2025 - 13th February 2026

Join Glasgow Science Centre for the Pink Floyd fulldome experience which sets 10 tracks from The Dark Side of the Moon to mesmeric 360° visuals in their digital Planetarium!

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Partick Film Festival

Partick Film Festival

19th January 2026 - 25th January 2026

The annual Partick Film Festival returns for 2026 between Monday 19th and Sunday 25th January, with FREE screenings and events in unique venues across Partick!

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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: Hamlet

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

22nd January 2026

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy from the National Theatre being screened at Cumbernauld Theatre!

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Cinema Live: NT Live: Hamlet

Cinema Live: NT Live: Hamlet

22nd January 2026

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy from the National Theatre being screened at Airdrie Town Hall!

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Cinema Live: La Traviata

Cinema Live: La Traviata

Selected dates between 14th January 2026 - 18th January 2026

Heart-rending arias meet harsh realities in this captivating story. Don't miss a screening of the Royal Ballet and Opera's La Traviata at Airdrie Town Hall Cinema in January!

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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:

North Sea, Nature Untamed - Film Screening

North Sea, Nature Untamed - Film Screening

17th January 2026

Join Refractive for a screening of the stunning documentary North Sea, Nature Untamed by director Mark Verkerk at The Wynd Centre on Saturday 17th January.

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Bogancloch - Film Screening

Bogancloch - Film Screening

31st January 2026

Join Refractive for a screening of the award winning 16mm documentary Bogancloch by director Ben Rivers at The Wynd Centre on Saturday 31st January!

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Film Events in Stirling

Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Castle Of Light
Make Castle of Light: Fire and Ice part of your festive plans and enjoy the largest annual projection show in the UK when it returns for its sixth year!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: Christmas Market
One of the most iconic Christmas Markets in Europe, Edinburgh's Christmas Market returns to East Princes Street Gardens showcasing the best in artisan festive products and goods from local makers!
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!

Popular Listings

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