Community Cinema in the heart of Edinburgh

Welcome to the award-winning Grassmarket Community Picture House

An open door to great cinema for everyone, in the heart of Edinburgh’ 

Join the most diverse and welcoming audience in Edinburgh, for community cinema at its best.

The Grassmarket Community Picture House is unique in Edinburgh. Now in it’s tenth year, every Wednesday at 7pm we open our doors at the Grassmarket Centre to absolutely anyone who enjoys cinema in the city. Our Community Cinema is physically accessible, warm, safe and inclusive environment.

Thanks to our continued, invaluable support from the Edinburgh Film Guild, all our screenings are FREE! Edinburgh Film Guild is one of the oldest continuously running film societies in the world and has a long history of organising film festivals, screenings, educational and cultural events. It and has played a vital role in bringing cinema of all genres to the people of Edinburgh and the surrounding area and supports numerous community screens across Edinburgh.

if you are able to donate, please use our contactless pay point by the front door, or the large donation ‘bucket’ or DONATE HERE >>.

More reasons to come along… 

  • The Grassmarket Community Picture House is supported by Edinburgh Film Guild and has won several UK film society and community cinema awards
  • With a maximum capacity of 95 seats, you can enjoy a more intimate, welcoming cinema experience
  • You can also enjoy snacks and soft drinks during the screenings
  • No advertising or trailers, so you get straight into the film!

Weekly cinema screenings and more. Book your seats!

Legendary director Wong Kar-Wai delivers this martial arts epic which tells the true story of the early life of martial arts expert, Ip Man Read More »
Get ready to dance the night away at our St. Andrews Night Ceilidh - a fun-filled evening of traditional Scottish music, food, and dancing! Read More »
Enjoy an alternative Christmas screening with this tender story of a teacher who is forced to chaperone students over the holidays Read More »

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