Kids & Families Performances Theatre 7-23 Aug at 11.00 Don’t Wait For Me… – France Showcase ★★★★★ "Exceptional" Dragon Song Productions "Delightful show, which has the added novelty of being bilingual" The Guardian "Switching by the line from French to English,…
Books & Ideas Tue 25 Aug at 12.30 Reading group “La Petite Bonne” by Bérénice Pichat Once a month, the reading group meets up to discuss a couple of books selected in advance (from classical to contemporary French literature) and discovers…
Music Performances 18-27 Aug at 18.00 °Up: Violin vs Football – France Showcase ★★★★ The Scotsman "A small gem" Jackon's Lane A footballer, a violinist. Two artists from very different worlds meet on stage for an unexpected duet.…
Books & Ideas Friday 28 August at 14.00 Meet the author Hélène Giannecchini Join acclaimed French writer and researcher Hélène Giannecchini for a discussion of her celebrated book Un désir démesuré d’amitié (Seuil, 2024), recently published in English…
Dance Performances 7-29 Aug at 15.00 Bigger – France Showcase ★★★★★ “Truly admirable” C à vous ★★★★★ “A dance to waltz away prejudices” France Culture ★★★★★ “Virtuoso dancer” France 3 ★★★★ “Dancing with a body…
Music Performances Sat 29 Aug at 18.00 The Fountaineers – Vive Le Fringe! Closing Concert Join Scottish musicians Callum Morton (fiddle and mandolin) and Michael Wright (guitar and vocals) for an uplifting evening celebrating the rich traditions of folk music. …
Arts Exhibition 5 June to 30 August Seven Authors Anne Finlay, a student at Institut français d'Écosse, presents an exhibition inspired by her love of reading in the French language and drawing. The idea…
Talks Tue 8 Sep at 18.00 The early years of Mary, Queen of Scots: war, destruction, and reform Mary, Queen of Scots: icon, martyr, national obsession. You know her story, but what does she hide? In December 1542, Mary became Queen at six…
Films Wed 9 Sept at 14.00 & 18.00 Le Mohican "'Le Mohican' carries on the themes of classic Westerns while showcasing a meaningful approach to freedom and community." Irish Film Critic A Corsican shepherd refuses…
Arts Talks Thu 10 Sep at 18.00 A Tale of Three Cities: Claude Monet in Rouen, London and Venice This year marks the 100th anniversary of the death of painter Claude Monet (1840–1926). To commemorate this occasion, the Institut français d'Écosse is hosting a…
Books & Ideas Education Sat 12 Sept at 11.10 Dreaming Fingers: Pioneering Tactile Books For over 30 years, French publishing house Les Doigts Qui Rêvent (LDQR) has been a pioneer in creating tactile books for children with visual impairments.…
Films Wed 16 Sep at 14.00 A Judgement in Stone / La Cérémonie Listed by The Guardian as the 16th-best crime film of all time, Claude Chabrol's La Cérémonie follows the Lelièvres, a bourgeois family living near a…
Films Wed 16 Sep at 19.00 Landmarks / Nuestra Tierra IberoDocs 2026 will open at the French Institute with the Scottish Premiere of Landmarks by acclaimed director Lucrecia Martel, Winner of Best Film at the 2025…
Films Fri 18 Sep at 18.00 La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini Giacomo Puccini offers us the heart‑breaking story of the poet, Rodolfo, and the fragile Mimi, and some of the most beautiful pages in the repertoire.…
Books & Ideas Talks Tue 22 Sep at 17.00 Conference by Education Scotland: What’s Changing in Scotland’s Languages Curriculum? Scotland’s curriculum is evolving. Since June 2025, over 200 colleagues have been involved in updating the Languages curriculum, led by colleagues from Education Scotland. This…
Films Wed 23 Sep at 14.00 & 18.00 Sentimental Value Sentimental Value has won the Oscar for best international feature at the 98th Academy Awards. Reinsve plays Nora, a successful stage actress who, along…
Books & Ideas Tue 29 Sep at 12.30 Reading group “L’ami du Prince” by Marianne Jaeglé Once a month, the reading group meets up to discuss a couple of books selected in advance (from classical to contemporary French literature) and discovers…
Films Wed 30 Sept at 14.00 & 18.00 Le Beau Serge "Claude Chabrol’s Le Beau Serge (1958) is widely recognized as the foundational film of the French New Wave" The Guardian Francois comes back to his…
French Courses Networking 5 March, 2 April, 7 May, 4 June, 1 Oct Coffee & French Conversation Want to practice your French in an informal setting? Join us at the Institut français d’Écosse for a relaxed morning chat – over a cup…
Films Fri 2 Oct at 18.00 La Pointe Courte A graceful, penetrating study of a couple’s deteriorating marriage, set against the backdrop of a small Mediterranean fishing village. La Pointe Courte is both a…
Films Sat 3 Oct at 17.00 Macbeth by Giuseppe Verdi – live screening An opera night on a giant screen: Verdi’s Macbeth comes to screens! Each autumn, Opéra en direct becomes an unmissable event for opera lovers and…
Kids & Families Sat 17 Oct at 10.00 Meet children’s author Alastair Chisholm Join award-winning author Alastair Chisholm for a special event celebrating the launch of his delightful new picture book, Sticky Mildred, perfect for children aged 2–6. Filled…
Books & Ideas Kids & Families Sat 17 Oct at 10.00 Children’s Book Festival 2026 Calling all young readers, curious minds, and budding storytellers! Join us for a magical celebration of books, imagination, linguistic diversity and creativity at the Children’s…
Books & Ideas Kids & Families Sat 17 Oct at 13.15 Meet children’s book illustrator Kasia Matyjaszek Join award-winning children’s book illustrator Kasia Matyjaszek for a special multilingual session celebrating the imagination, creativity and visual storytelling at the heart of picture books.…
Kids & Families Performances Sat 17 Oct at 13.00 Peter and the Wolf Join us for a magical journey into the world of Peter and the Wolf, where music, storytelling, sound and light come together to bring this…
Books & Ideas Kids & Families Sat 17 Oct at 11.40 Meet children’s author Madly Chatterjee Join us for a special reading with author and illustrator Madly Chatterjee, who will share the latest version of her bilingual picture book Les enfants…
Books & Ideas Kids & Families Sat 17 Oct at 14.00 Meet children’s author Michaela Morgan Join acclaimed children’s author Michaela Morgan for a lively and inspiring session celebrating the joy of stories, language and imagination. Suitable for children aged 6…
Books & Ideas Kids & Families Sat 17 Oct at 14.00 Halloween workshop with children’s author Clémentine Baudet Step into the enchanted forest of Lacrima and discover the art of witchcraft through words! In this creative writing workshop led by Clémentine Baudet, young participants…
Kids & Families Workshops Sat 17 Oct at 12.00 Workshop with children’s author Grace Easton Step into the magical world of The House with the Little Red Door with author and illustrator Grace Easton! In this draw-along workshop, children will imagine cosy animal…
Books & Ideas Kids & Families Sat 17 Oct at 15.00 Un costume pour minuit: Meet creators Elodie Montagne and Victoria May Join Elodie Montagne and Victoria May for a special reading and discussion of their picture book Un costume pour minuit, a playful and imaginative story…
Dance Kids & Families Sat 17 Oct at 11.00 Couette-Couette, a show for kids from 2 years old Couette-couette (Duvet-Duvet) is a playful dance performance for children aged 2+ and their families. Through movement, imagination, and gentle humour, it explores fear, friendship, and…
Books & Ideas Tue 20 Oct at 12.30 Reading group “Madelaine avant l’aube” by Sandrine Collette Once a month, the reading group meets up to discuss a couple of books selected in advance (from classical to contemporary French literature) and discovers…
Films Wed 21 Oct at 14.00 & 18.00 Lads "A hard-hitting and authentic first feature film" Cineuropa Ethan, 20, becomes an apprentice jockey in a racing stable. He discovers a talent, a passion, and…
Films Wed 28 Oct at 14.00 & 18.00 Sois belle et tais-toi "Delphine Seyrig’s prescient and passionate 1981 documentary both critiques the cinema and seeks to change it." The New-Yorker In 1975 Delphine Seyrig recorded interviews…
Books & Ideas Talks Thu 5 Nov at 17.00 Meet crime writer Peter May Join internationally bestselling Scottish author Peter May for an inspiring evening of stories and conversation! Born in Glasgow, Peter May began his career as a…
Music Thu 5 Nov at 19.00 Piaf revisited: Christine Bovill in concert Christine Bovill cemented her reputation as “one of Europe’s finest interpreters of French song” with her acclaimed smash-hit Piaf. Last year, at the Famous Spiegeltent,…
Music Fri 6 Nov at 19.00 Jazz Concert with Levi Harvey Trio At just 23 years old, Franco-British pianist Levi Harvey is emerging as one of the most exciting young voices in European jazz. A graduate of…
Books & Ideas Fri 6 Nov at 16.00 Discover the Story of the Institut français d’Écosse with Odile Hughson and Stéphane Pailler As the Institut français d’Écosse celebrates its 80th anniversary, join us for a fascinating exploration of its history, its predecessors and the other organisations that…
Performances Theatre Sat 7 Nov A theatrical journey through the Institut français d’Ecosse The Institut français d’Écosse is a home for French language and culture, where every room bears the name of a remarkable figure. Who were they,…
Films Wed 18 Nov at 14.00 & 18.00 Guess Who’s Calling! "A French cinematic gem acclaimed by the critics of Le Masque" Radio France "Guess Who Is Calling is a genuine feel-good movie with its share…
Books & Ideas Tue 24 Nov at 12.30 Reading group “L’inconnue du portrait” by Camille de Peretti Once a month, the reading group meets up to discuss a couple of books selected in advance (from classical to contemporary French literature) and discovers…
Films Wed 25 Nov at 14.00 & 18.00 Marmaille "Grégory Lucilly's Marmaille is the first film from Reunion to be released in mainland France." Sortiraparis.com "A poignant portrait of siblings fighting to rebuild themselves…
Films Fri 27 Nov at 18.00 Le Samouraï “In a career-defining performance, Alain Delon plays a contract killer with samurai instincts. A razor-sharp cocktail of 1940s American-style gangster cinema and 1960s French pop…
Films Wed 2 Dec at 14.00 & 18.00 Monsieur Aznavour "Heartfelt, sumptuously good-looking tribute to the legendary French-Armenian singer Charles Aznavour." France Today From his poor childhood to his rise to fame, from his…
Special events Fri 4 Dec at 18.30 Quiz of the Institut français d’Ecosse You are a quiz fan? Come and test your knowledge about France and French language in a fun and relaxed atmosphere at the Institut français…
Films Wed 16 Dec at 14.00 & 18.00 Le secret de Khéops An archaeologist and his family hunt for Khufu's treasure in Paris, following clues he believes prove Napoleon's forces brought it from Egypt. His search spans…
Films Thu 17 Dec at 18.00 Àma Gloria Six-year-old Cléo loves her nanny Gloria more than anything. When Gloria must return to Cape Verde to care for her own children, the two must…
Films Fri 22 Jan 2027 at 18.00 Delicatessen A post-apocalyptic black comedy, set in an alternate Paris with serious food shortage where a former clown moves into a community of cannibals. “Endlessly creative.…
Films Fri 19 Feb at 18.00 Casque d’Or In 1898 in the Parisian underworld, three gangsters and an ex-con carpenter all fall for the same beautiful golden-haired woman in Belle Époque France. “A…
Films Fri 19 March at 18.00 Lingui, The Sacred Bonds Amina lives with her daughter, 15-year-old Maria. When Amina learns Maria is pregnant and wants an abortion, they face an impossible situation in a country…
Performances 1 - 25 Aug “Vive le Fringe!” 2026 Next event : Bigger – France Showcase Sat 29 Aug at 15:00
Books & Ideas Kids & Families Children’s Book Festival 2026 Next event : Couette-Couette, a show for kids from 2 years old Sat 17 Oct at 11:00
