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Events in Edinburgh

Screening of ‘Animal’ + Q&A with climate expert Stéphane Crouzat

22nd April 2024

To celebrate Earth Day 2024, this screening of 'Animal' will be followed by a short presentation by climate expert Mr. Stéphane Crouzat on 24th April at the Institut Français d'Ecosse.

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Dancing on the Inside: The Legacy of Simon Fildes

23rd April 2024

This evening is dedicated to the work of the internationally acclaimed Scottish filmmaker, Simon Fildes, showcasing a compilation of his works titled ‘Dancing on the Inside’.

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Pomegranates Festival

25th April 2024 - 30th April 2024

The Scottish Storytelling Centre welcomes the return of Pomegranates, the annual springtime festival sowing the seeds of international traditional dance!

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SI-FAN Film Festival: Edinburgh

25th April 2024 - 30th April 2024

SI-FAN aims to bring the most exciting genre feature and short films on the film festival circuit to genre loving Scottish audiences from all over!

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Journey to the Isles - Part of Tradfest 2024

5th May 2024

A mesmerising glimpse into the landscapes, folktales and songs that inspired one of Scotland's great early collectors of traditional arts.

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Festival of Freedom

11th May 2024 - 14th May 2024

Beetroots Collective CIC invites you to their 'Festival of Freedom - Poland 20 years in the European Union' which will be held at Southside Community Centre!

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The First Wave and the Last - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024

12th May 2024

Berwickshire Coastal Arts bring you a reflection of what it means to live, and want to live, in a coastal community.

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Wild Isles Live

16th May 2024

Don't miss an unforgettable evening of natural wonder on the big screen at the Usher Hall on 16th May!

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NT Live Encore Screening: The Motive and the Cue

29th May 2024

Catch a special screening of The Motive and the Cue, a fierce and funny new play directed by Sam Mendes and starring Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton!

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Film Screening of ‘Howards End’

22nd June 2024

It wouldn't be midsummer without a ravishing country house affair to enjoy at Lauriston Castle and this year we present 'Howards End', a romantic drama of class distinctions in Edwardian Britain.

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Adventure Cinema Outdoor Cinema at Dalkeith Country Park

5th July 2024 - 7th July 2024

The UK's No.1 Outdoor Cinema tour is back with some incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dalkeith Country Park!

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Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone In Concert with the RSNO

14th July 2024

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra will perform Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in Concert on Sunday 14th July in the spectacular setting of Edinburgh Castle!

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert

20th September 2024

Relive the Star Wars magic on the big screen as Scotland's National Orchestra brings John Williams' Oscar-winning score to life in this powerful multimedia experience at the Usher Hall!

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Ocean Film Festival

16th October 2024

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

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Home Alone In Concert

13th December 2024

The iconic Christmas family film Home Alone will be brought to life at this special screening featuring live music from the RSNO at the Usher Hall.

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RSNO Christmas Concert Featuring The Snowman

22nd December 2024

Join the RSNO this December for a special feast of Christmas cheer! Still Game’s Sanjeev Kohli will narrate our popular screening of the magical film!

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Avatar - The Last Airbender - Film With Live Orchestra

12th February 2025

Experience the legend of Aang at Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert with the series' iconic scenes accompanied by a live orchestra at the Usher Hall!

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Top Gun: Maverick

28th February 2025

Feel the need for speed with the Scottish premiere of Top Gun: Maverick in concert with Scotland’s National Orchestra.

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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:

Encore Cinema Screening: Swan Lake

Encore Cinema Screening: Swan Lake

28th April 2024

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

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Live Cinema Screening: The Winter’s Tale

Live Cinema Screening: The Winter’s Tale

22nd 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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Janey: On Screen & On Stage

Janey: On Screen & On Stage

8th May 2024

Cosmic Cat and Hopscotch Films present a night of film and live comedy with Janey Godley at Eastwood Park Theatre on Wednesday 8th May!

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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: Nye

National Theatre Live: Nye

14th June 2024

The epic new Welsh fantasia Nye, which sees Michael Sheen playing Nye Bevan, will be broadcast live from the National Theatre to the Adam Smith Theatre on 14th June!

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Film Events in Glasgow

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Archival Resistance

Glasgow Zine Fest: Archival Resistance

4th May 2024

An audio-visual session focused on Palestinian liberation, featuring archival footage and sound from the Majazz Archive.

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BEATS Film Screening with Q&A

BEATS Film Screening with Q&A

29th May 2024

The National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall delighted to be screening the award-winning film BEATS (2019) followed by a Q&A with Kieran Hurley who wrote the original play.

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BAFTA Guru Live Scotland

BAFTA Guru Live Scotland

27th April 2024

BAFTA's festival for emerging talent in film, games and TV is back and open to all at Glasgow School of Art's Reid Building on Saturday 27th April!

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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:

Message In A Bottle

Message In A Bottle

30th May 2024

The iconic songs of Sting. The electrifying choreography of Kate Prince. This is a tale of hope. Don't miss a special screening of Message In A Bottle at Lanternhouse Cinema!

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Cinema Live: Swan Lake

Cinema Live: Swan Lake

Selected dates between 24th April 2024 - 28th April 2024

Don't miss a special performance of Swan Lake, the best-known and most-loved classical ballet, screened live at Airdrie Town Hall cinema!

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Cinema Live: Message In A Bottle

Cinema Live: Message In A Bottle

Selected dates between 30th May 2024 - 2nd June 2024

The iconic songs of Sting. The electrifying choreography of Kate Prince. This is a tale of hope. Don't miss a special screening of Message In A Bottle at Airdrie Town Hall!

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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:

Refractive Film Screening: Ballywalter

Refractive Film Screening: Ballywalter

24th April 2024

Join Refractive for a screening of comedy drama film, Ballywalter by Prasanna Puwanarajah, at UWS Paisley on Wednesday 24th April.

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Film & Comic Con Glasgow

Film & Comic Con Glasgow

24th August 2024 - 25th August 2024

The Film & Comic Con Glasgow returns to Braehead Arena on the weekend of the 24th & 25th August bringing you the best in autograph sessions, photo shoots and panels with your favourite celebrities!

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Refractive Film Screening: Ballywalter

Refractive Film Screening: Ballywalter

26th April 2024

Join Refractive for a screening of comedy drama film, Ballywalter by Prasanna Puwanarajah, at Elderslie Village Hall on Friday 26th April.

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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:

SCREENED OUT: And Then We Danced

SCREENED OUT: And Then We Danced

30th May 2024

This film showing at Creative Stirling is a gripping love story, capturing the beauty and stifling social values of Georgian society!

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Janey: On Screen & On-Stage

Janey: On Screen & On-Stage

Selected dates between 5th April 2024 - 3rd May 2024

Cosmic Cat and Hopscotch Films present a night of film and live comedy with Janey Godley at Macrobert Arts Centre!

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SCREENED OUT: Joyland Film Screening

SCREENED OUT: Joyland Film Screening

23rd May 2024

Joyland delves into the complexities of sexuality and enforced gender roles, followed by the inevitable resistance that emerges out of oppression.

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