Institut francais d Ecosse

A cultural centre promoting French language and French culture in Edinburgh and in Scotland and part of the wider Institut Français network around the world.

About Institut francais d Ecosse

	Institut français d'Ecosse West Parliament Square, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1RF
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A little corner of France in the heart of Edinburgh!

The French Institute in Edinburgh is a cultural centre promoting French language and French culture in Edinburgh and in Scotland and part of the wider Institut Français network around the world.

Here at the Institut français, at the heart of Edinburgh, we offer French courses, talks, live music and theatre performances, film screenings, library collections, kid's activities, and festivals!

Promoting cross-cultural exchange since 1946.

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Upcoming Events at Institut francais d Ecosse

Quiz Night

Quiz de l’Institut français d’Ecosse

19th June 2025

Institut francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

Come and test your knowledge about France and French language in a fun and relaxed atmosphere at the Institut français d’Ecosse on Thursday 19th June!

Music

Make Music Day: Trio Contrasti concert

20th June 2025

Institut francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

Live Music Now Scotland is back at the French Institute to celebrate Make Music Day! This year, introducing Trio Contrasti, a trio led by Armenian violinist Nora Shekyan.

Talks and Lectures

The Future of French en Écosse: The Way Ahead

23rd June 2025

Institut francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

Following last year’s inaugural Future of French en Écosse conference, this years event will take place at Institut francais d'Ecosse on Monday 23rd June.

Talks and Lectures

The question of the public space in today’s society

26th June 2025

Institut francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Professors Sandra Laugier and Richard Rechtman who will be speaking on the shifting notion of public space at the Institut français d'Ecosse on 26th June.

Workshops

French & Art : Drawing Edinburgh in French

15th July 2025

Edinburgh Old Town

What if you practiced both drawing and your French? Join the Institut francais d'Ecosse for a four day creative lab with French artist and teacher Yannik Ruault.

Theatre

Heebie Jeebies: Vive le Fringe! 2025

1st August 2025 - 25th August 2025

Institut francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

This visual performance, created for children under 6 and their carers, combines multilingual storytelling (Scottish Gaelic, French, English), puppetry and original live music.

Theatre

Antigone: Vive le Fringe! 2025

1st August 2025 - 24th August 2025

Institut francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

After a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2024, Mythography return with their urgent and haunting production of Jean Anouilh’s Antigone!

Music

MUO Live: Vive le Fringe! 2025

8th August 2025 - 25th August 2025

Institut francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Scottish artist and musician Lomond Campbell for a unique live performance of MUO, an audiovisual experience powered by the universe itself.

Exhibitions

MUO immersive exhibit: Vive le Fringe! 2025

8th August 2025 - 25th August 2025

Institut francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

MUO is an immersive audiovisual installation by Lomond Campbell which makes use of muon detectors, sensing harmless radiation in the atmosphere.

Music

The Brel Promise: Vive le Fringe! 2025

8th August 2025 - 25th August 2025

Institut francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

Arnaud Askoy brings Chanson Francaise icon Jacques Brel to life at the Institut francais d'Ecosse a part of Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Books

Meet the author Laurent Binet

19th August 2025

Institut francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

Meet multi-award-winning French writer Laurent Binet at the Institut francais d'Ecosse on 19th August for a talk on his books! 

Books

Jean-Yves Laurichesse: Writing between memory and fiction

14th October 2025

Institut francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

Join us for an evening of readings and conversation with Jean-Yves Laurichesse at the Institut francais d'Ecosse on Tuesday 14th October!

Learning

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