Institut français d'Ecosse

Institut français d'Ecosse A little corner of France in the heart of Edinburgh!

Part of a worldwide network, the Institut français d’Écosse encourages cultural exchanges and presents the best of French culture. Enjoy our wide offer: French courses, talks, activities for kids, festivals, live music, theatre performances, library collections and film screenings.

🎹 23 years old and already one of Europe's brightest jazz players. Levi Harvey Trio, Franco-British pianist, joined by C...
10/09/2026

🎹 23 years old and already one of Europe's brightest jazz players.

Levi Harvey Trio, Franco-British pianist, joined by Cyril Drapé (double bass) and Pierre-Eden Guilbaud (drums) will bring warmth, energy and virtuosity straight from his debut album Bloom.

🗓️ Fri 6 Nov, 19.00
🎟️ £10 members | £12 non-members

https://www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agenda/jazz-concert-with-levi-harvey-trio/ #/

Edith Piaf… but with a twist. 🎤Christine Bovill, hailed as "the stuff of Fringe legend," brings her acclaimed show “Piaf...
03/09/2026

Edith Piaf… but with a twist. 🎤

Christine Bovill, hailed as "the stuff of Fringe legend," brings her acclaimed show “Piaf Revisited” to Edinburgh, with the exclusive launch of her brand-new live album.

🗓️ Thu 5 Nov, 19.00
🎟️ £16 members | £20 non-members

🎨 Dive into Monet's obsession with light across three cities. 🖌️100 years after his death, join Richard Thomson (Univers...
02/09/2026

🎨 Dive into Monet's obsession with light across three cities. 🖌️

100 years after his death, join Richard Thomson (University of Edinburgh) for a lecture on the painter's late-career travels through Rouen, London and Venice.

🗓️ Thu 10 Sep, 18.00
🎟️ Free members | £7 non-members

Mary, Queen of Scots: icon, martyr, national obsession. Queen at 6 days old. 👑Dr Amy Blakeway (St Andrews) unpacks the e...
01/09/2026

Mary, Queen of Scots: icon, martyr, national obsession. Queen at 6 days old. 👑

Dr Amy Blakeway (St Andrews) unpacks the early, brutal years of Mary, Queen of Scots' reign: war, plague & reform.

📆 Tue 8 Sep, 18.00
🎟️ Free members | £7 non-members

💡You'd like to refresh your dormant French language skills?There is still time to register to our 10-hour-Brush-Up Cours...
01/09/2026

💡You'd like to refresh your dormant French language skills?

There is still time to register to our 10-hour-Brush-Up Courses starting 14 September at the Institut français d’Ecosse 🇫🇷

https://www.ifecosse.org.uk/french-courses/ #/

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Grab your seat for this year’s Edinburgh Film Guild Season. 🎬Our Season Pass gives you access to all the films at the In...
01/09/2026

Grab your seat for this year’s Edinburgh Film Guild Season. 🎬

Our Season Pass gives you access to all the films at the Institut français d'Écosse - a saving of £12 on the regular price!

🎟️ Full Price: £36 | Concession*: £25
🎟️ Tickets available online and on the door

27/08/2026

Tomorrow is your last chance to catch °Up: Violin vs Football by at ! ⚽️🎻In the meantime, enjoy this moment with on the French Institute’s roof, taking in the stunning view of Arthur’s Seat ✨

Jazz Concert with Levi Harvey Trio, Talks with authors Peter May - author and Mathieu Diez, Children’s Book Festival 202...
27/08/2026

Jazz Concert with Levi Harvey Trio, Talks with authors Peter May - author and Mathieu Diez, Children’s Book Festival 2026, concert with Christine Bovill... Discover what's on this new season at Institut français d'Ecosse!

Programme: https://shorturl.at/6Ykaj
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West Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH11

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 1:30pm

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+441312856030

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