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.

Community Cinema Edinburgh GCP

The Grassmarket Community Picture House is unique in Edinburgh. Every Wednesday at 7 pm, 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.

All our screenings are FREE, but, 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!
  • By donating today (if you can), you are supporting GCP’s essential work supporting the vulnerable of Edinburgh

Weekly cinema screenings and more. Book your seats!

Director Mike Leigh returns with this moving character study featuring a powerhouse performance from Marianne Jean-Baptiste Read More »
Cabaret (1972)

Cabaret (1972)

Liza Minnelli stars in this film adaption of the popular musical centred around the Kit Kat Club in 1930s Berlin 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 »

More about GCP’s award-winning Community Cinema

Our Summer Showcase shines brighter than ever!

Our Summer Showcase dazzled with member talent — a joyful evening welcoming the public to celebrate creativity and connection.

Welcome (back) to Carlie!

Welcome (back) to Carlie. We would like to extend a big GCP welcome!

Celebrating Our First-Ever Staff Awards!

Last week, we held our very first Staff Awards here at the Grassmarket Community Project — and what a special evening it was! We’re incredibly proud of the brilliant team we have, and we wanted to take a moment to shine a spotlight on those who go above and beyond every day.

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