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!

January 22, 2025, 7:00 pm

Viggo Mortensen's second film as a director comes in the form of a Western also starring Vicky Krieps Read More »

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 »

January 29, 2025, 7:00 pm

Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan star in this romantic drama loosely based on the life of palaeontologist Mary Anning Read More »

February 5, 2025, 7:00 pm

Hirokazu Kore-eda (Shoplifters) returns with a critically acclaimed mystery which also marks the final work of composer Ryuichi Sakamoto Read More »

February 12, 2025, 7:00 pm

Our alternative Valentine's screening explores attraction and intimacy in an asexual relationship in this Lithuanian romantic drama Read More »

February 14, 2025, 7:00 pm

After his sell-out Valentine's Special last year, ELVIS is back at the Grassmarket, and LOVE is in the air! Read More »

February 19, 2025, 7:00 pm

Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell star as hurricane chasers in one of 2024s best action blockbusters Read More »

February 26, 2025, 7:00 pm

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 »

March 1, 2025, 12:00 pm

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 »

March 5, 2025, 7:00 pm

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 »

March 12, 2025, 7:00 pm

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

March 19, 2025, 7:00 pm

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 »