Grassmarket Community Picture House
An Open Door to Great Cinema for Everyone in the heart of Edinburgh.
The Grassmarket Community Picture House (GCPH) began life in 2015 as part of the programme of free social events run by the Grassmarket Community Project. Following on from the community’s open door drop-in meal, the programme runs an evening film screening once a week.
The Grassmarket Community Picture House is unique in Edinburgh.
From the GCPH website: “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.
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!
- Donations are welcome (if you can), supporting GCP’s essential work supporting the vulnerable of Edinburgh
Learn more about GCP’s award-winning Community Cinema.
In early 2024, the Grassmarket Community Picture House established an exciting new partnership with the Edinburgh Film Guild. Attracted by the quality of GCPH’s cinema programme, Jim Dunnigan, Chair of Edinburgh Film Guild, is delighted with the new partnership.”
“The Edinburgh Film Guild is all about building long-term, sustainable partnerships to support screenings locally to help ensure good cinema is accessible to everyone, everywhere.’
Jim Dunnigan, Chair of Edinburgh Film Guild
‘The quality of GCPH programming is outstanding, so the Guild is keen to do all we can to help support and promote this fantastic gem in the heart of Edinburgh.”