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. 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!

Nov 21st

An Evening with Anita Manning and her Antiques Specialists

November 21, 2024, 6:00 pm

An exceptional event with everyone’s favourite Scottish antiques expert and TV personality, in partnership with Great Western Auctions Read More »

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Nov 27th

Housekeeping (1987)

November 27, 2024, 7:00 pm

A chance to see one of beloved Scottish director Bill Forsyth's (Local Hero, Gregory's Girl) lesser-known works on the big screen Read More »

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Nov 30th

St Andrew’s Night Ceilidh

November 30, 2024, 7:00 pm

Celebrate St Andrew's at the Grassmarket this year. Where better to celebrate than in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town! Read More »

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Dec 4th

Dear White People (2014)

December 4, 2024, 7:00 pm

Tessa Thompson stars in the original film which was later adapted into Netflix's hit series of the same name. Read More »

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Dec 11th

Wonka (2023)

December 11, 2024, 7:00 pm

Paddington director Paul King brings his feel-good touch and plenty of chocolate to this look at Willy Wonka's early days Read More »

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Dec 18th

Alternative Christmas: Hostile Hostages (1994) & The Ice Harvest (2005)

December 18, 2024, 7:00 pm

We round out the year of screenings with a double bill that combines Christmas with crime and the holidays with heists Read More »

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Jan 24th

Burns Night Eve Murder Mystery and Dinner

January 24, 2025, 7:00 pm

Should Auld Acquaintance Be Found Dead - help solve a thrilling murder mystery. A Burns Eve to remember and a great way to support GCP! Read More »

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