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

Workshops

Finding Your Inner Voice: Creative Theatre Workshop for Teens

11th April 2026

Institut Francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Institut Francais d Ecosse on Saturday 11th April for this workshop where young creators will invent their own characters and stories while building confidence in their creativity and voice!

Music

Jeux de Dames: A portrait of Love - Concert by Ensemble Amarillis

14th April 2026

Institut Francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

The Institut Francais d’Ecosse proudly present Ensemble Amarillis, their first Scottish performance as part of the Baroque Music Festival 2026.

Music

John Butt in Concert

16th April 2026

Institut Francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

Musical Director of the Dunedin Consort, John Butt invites us on a journey that begins in Italy and concludes in Germany as part of the Baroque Music Festival!

Music

Italian Baroque: Monika d’Ermo Recital followed by Cenacolo Musicale

18th April 2026

Institut Francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

The Institut Francais d’Ecosse partners with the Italian Consulate in Edinburgh and the Italian Institute of Culture for an exceptional Night of Italian Baroque Music on Saturday 18th April.

Talks and Lectures

Protecting Our Ocean Heritage

23rd April 2026

Institut Francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

Dive into two presentations of ocean discovery at Institut Francais d Ecosse with top experts Olivier Poivre d'Arvor and Harriet Harden-Davies as they share vital insights on protecting our seas!

Film

Ocean with David Attenborough

24th April 2026

Institut Francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

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.

Film

Film Screening: Silent Friend by Ildikó Enyedi

28th April 2026

Institut Francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

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

Film Screening: Un Singe En Hiver

29th April 2026

Institut Francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

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!

Music

Concert with Les Fils Canouche

7th May 2026

Institut Francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

After a successful tour in France, Les Fils Canouche are heading to Scotland with their new album “Les Pantophiles” and play the Institut français d'Écosse on 7th May!

Film

Europe Day: European Comedy Short Films Screening

8th May 2026

Institut Francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

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!

Film

Film Screening: It Was Just An Accident By Jafar Panahi

15th May 2026

Institut Francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

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!

Film

Claude Simon, The Inexhaustible Chaos Of The World

21st May 2026

Institut Francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

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'!

Film

Pride Month Screening: La Pampa

10th June 2026

Institut Francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

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!

Film

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

11th June 2026

Institut Francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

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!

Film

Pride Month Screening: Being Maria

24th June 2026

Institut Francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

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'!

Film

Film Screening: Sentimental Value by Joachim Trier

23rd September 2026

Institut Francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

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!

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