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.

Grassmarket Community Cinema

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!

The Peasants (2023)

The Peasants (2023)

A painted-style animation from the directors of Loving Vincent, The Peasants follows the dramatic events of a year in the village of Lipce Read More »
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Spring Swap Party

Spring Swap Party

Join us for a Spring Swap Party in the heart of Edinburgh’s Grassmarket. A fun afternoon and a sustainable way to refresh your wardrobe! Read More »
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The Woman King (2022)

The Woman King (2022)

Viola Davis stars in the true story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who defended the Kingdom of Dahomey, in this action drama Read More »
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Girl (2023)

Girl (2023)

Filmed and set in Glasgow, Girl follows a mother forced to confront her own past when her adolescent daughter starts growing up Read More »
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Baltimore (2023)

Baltimore (2023)

This thriller focuses on the true story of a 1974 art heist in which 19 paintings were stolen with the aim of financially supporting the IRA Read More »
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Io Capitano (2023)

Io Capitano (2023)

Two Senegalese teenagers decide to leave their hometown and undergo the dangerous journey to Italy in order to escape poverty Read More »
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Ceilidh Spring Fling

Ceilidh Spring Fling

Spring is in the air and what better way to celebrate than a great night out with friends in the heart of Edinburgh’s Grassmarket! Read More »
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Dìdi (2024)

Dìdi (2024)

This comedy-drama follows 13-year-old Chris/Dì Di in the summer before high school as he navigates his coming-of-age through social media Read More »
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The Wonders (2014)

The Wonders (2014)

This early film from Alice Rohrwacher follows a rural Italian family as they join The Wonders, a TV show which is filming nearby Read More »
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The Old Oak (2023)

The Old Oak (2023)

A northern mining village faces tensions upon the arrival of a group of Syrian refugees in a moving film from Ken Loach Read More »
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Enjoy award-winning Community Cinema – a diverse range of films, for a diverse audience

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Supported by Edinburgh Film Guild

Grassmarket Community Picture House announces an exciting new partnership with the Edinburgh Film Guild.

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