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!

Ryan O'Neal and his real-life daughter Tatum star as a pair of con-artists in depression-era Kansas in Peter Bogdanovich's classic film Read More »
Mami Wata (2023)

Mami Wata (2023)

C.J. Obasi's film takes inspiration from West African folklore and was Nigeria's entry for the Oscars in 2024 Read More »
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 »
Wonka (2023)

Wonka (2023)

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

More about GCP’s award-winning Community Cinema

Grassmarket Community Picture House

Enjoy award-winning Community Cinema – a diverse range of films, for a diverse audience

Supported by Edinburgh Film Guild

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

Meet our community cinema team

Meet our fabulous Community Cinema team of film buffs

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