Books & Ideas Talks Sun 23 March at 5pm Celebrating Celtic Languages The Institut Français d'Ecosse and Bilingualism Matters invite you to an evening of inspiring talks and conversation to celebrate the “Mois de la francophonie” in…
Books & Ideas Tue 25 March at 12.30pm Groupe de lecture “un homme sans titre” de Xavier Le Clerc 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 Talks Wed 26 March at 4.15pm Conference-Concert on Erik Satie Musicologist and Award-winning Pianist Emilie Capulet will give a conference on Erik Satie, the eccentric yet brilliant composer who reshaped modern music. Discover the stories…
Films Wed 26 Mar at 2pm and 6pm Papicha Algeria, 1990s. Nedjma, an 18 year-old student passionate about fashion design refuses to let the tragic events of the Algerian Civil War to keep her…
Performances Theatre 27, 28, 29 & 30 March at 6pm Lorenzaccio, by Alfred de Musset The play is performed by Les Escogriffes, Edinburgh University’s French Theatre Society. First established in 1969, the society aims to promote Francophone culture through performing…
Kids & Families Workshops Jan to May 2025 at 2pm Board games workshops Join us for an afternoon of Board games every last Friday of the month! Our librarian Catherine will prepare you a selection of board games…
Course Creative Labs Sat 29 Mar French & Art : The Art of Portrait Drawing What if you practiced both drawing and your French? During this workshop with French artist and teacher Yannik Ruault, you will discover and reproduce the…
French Courses Workshops Sat 29 March at 10am Stop-Motion animation Creative Lab Christopher Tourneur, French director trained at the world’s leading school for animation Ecole des Gobelins in Paris will be guiding you during a stop motion…
Arts Exhibition 5 Feb - 31 March Exhibition: Postcards For Perec – Extended until 31 March Two Hundred and Forty-Three Postcards in Real Colour. Georges Perec (1936-1982) was a French novelist, filmmaker, documentalist, and essayist. He was a member of the…
Music Performances Tue 1 April at 7pm April’s Follies: Concert with Héloïse Bernard, Annemarie Klein and Jan Waterfield If Folly is the opposite of Reason, then musicians throughout the ages have embraced this side of human behaviour and celebrated it through songs, dances…
Films Wed 2 April at 2pm and 6pm Delicious / Délicieux France, 1789, just before the Revolution. With the help of a surprising talented young woman, a chef who has been sacked by his noble master…
Films Thu 3 April at 6pm Two To One / Zwei zu eins A-lister Sandra Hüller lights up the screen in this ensemble comedy. It’s 1990 and as German reunification looms, a trio of friends find a trove…
Music Performances Sat 5 Apr at 7pm Organ recital with Caroline Cradock and John Kitchen Join us for an exceptional organ recital as part of our Baroque Music Festival with Scottish organists Caroline Cradock and John Kitchen at Greyfriars Kirk,…
Course Group Courses for Young Learners Mon 07 Apr Spring Mini-Camp Week : “Vive le printemps” – (3-5 Y/O) Join us at the French Institute from 7 to 11 April 2025 for a week of indoor and outdoor fun Spring activities. Your children will…
Books & Ideas Tue 8 Apr at 6pm Soirée de la poésie Come to share your favourite poems in French or discover new authors. Don’t hesitate to bring your own texts, in rhyme, prose or even short…
Films Wed 9 April at 2pm and 6pm The Swallows of Kabul / Les Hirondelles de Kaboul In 1998, Kabul is under Taliban rule. Zunaira and Mohsen are young and in love, and despite the daily violence and misery, they hope for…
Music Performances Thu 10 April in Edinburgh at 7pm (cancelled in Glasgow) Baroque Labyrinth: When Handel Meets Maraghi Iranian mezzo-soprano Anousha Nazari and French classical guitarist Antoine Morinière invite you to immerse yourself in Baroque Labyrinth: When Handel Meets Maraghi with an exceptional concerts at the…
Films Fri 11 April at 6pm Édouard et Caroline Pianist Edouard and his wife Caroline are expected at a party at the house of her affluent uncle. Edouard plans to use the opportunity to…
Books & Ideas Kids & Families Sat 12 April at 10.30am Heure du conte spécial Pâques Come to celebrate Easter with stories, crafts, and an exciting Egg Hunt! This special "Heure du conte" will be filled with creativity, laughter, and sweet…
Films Wed 16 April at 2pm and 6pm Making Of Simon, a seasoned director, starts a shoot. However, between the scheming and the edgy technicians, he soon finds himself in over his head. His only…
Arts Books & Ideas Tue 22 April at 7pm at the Institut français d'Écosse Earth Month 2025: Cultures of Action – Opening Event Join us for the official introduction of the Earth Month project where we celebrate the intersection of art, sustainability, and action. This special event will feature: Opening address…
Music Wed 23 April at 6pm Fiona Monbet Jazz Quartet: Maelström Fiona Monbet, conductor, violinist & composer Jazz quartet Fiona Monbet is a phenomenal violinist with a huge expressive range. With her new album “Maelström”,…
Films Wed 23 April at 2pm and 6pm The Dreamer / L’homme d’argile Raphael only has one eye. He is the guardian of a mansion in which no one lives any more. At almost 60 years old, he…
Music Performances Thu 24 Apr at 7pm Mujie Yan plays Handel and Rameau For this concert at St Cecilia's Hall, Mujie Yan will guide us through a captivating harpsichord programme that showcases the instrument’s versatility, expressiveness, and timeless…
Talks Workshops Fri 25 April at 4pm Workshop “La Fresque du Climat” « La Fresque du climat » is a science-based workshop that aims to raise awareness about climate change worldwide. During this workshop you will learn…
Music Fri 25 April at 7pm Tombeau: Couperin & Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin harks back both to the time of Louis XIV and to the years of the Great War, when Maurice Ravel left…
French Courses Workshops Sat 26 April at 10am Echos cartographiés Are you ready to explore the soundscape of Edinburgh? Led by sound artist Boris Allenou, this workshop invites you to engage in a deep and…
Books & Ideas Kids & Families Sat 26 April at 10.30am Heure du conte “Les animaux et leur habitat” Join us for a fun-filled morning of reading and crafts where we’ll dive into the amazing world of animals and their habitats. We will be…
Books & Ideas Talks Tue 29 April in Edinburgh | Wed 30 April in Glasgow at 7pm Scotland & the Sea: Protecting Our Ocean Heritage Scotland’s maritime heritage is woven into its identity—but its coastal ecosystems face growing threats. This Earth Month 2025 event will explore Scotland’s maritime heritage, highlighting…
Books & Ideas Tue 29 April at 12.30pm Groupe de lecture “Nos richesses” de Kaouther Adimi 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 April at 2pm and 6pm The Edge of the Blade / Une affaire d’honneur Paris 1887. At that time, only the duel was used to defend one's honor. Clément Lacaze, charismatic fencing master finds himself caught in a spiral…
Films Thu 1 May at 6pm India Song + Q&A Special screening for the 50th anniversary of the film's release. Intro and Q&A in English with Dr. Alice Blackhurst (University of Edinburgh) Delphine Seyrig…
Books & Ideas Talks Tue 6 May in Edinburgh | Wed 7 May in Glasgow at 7pm Greening Scotland’s Cities: Heritage & Sustainability Scotland’s cities are a blend of historic charm and modern ambition—but how can they balance heritage preservation with the urgent need for sustainability? This Earth…
Films Wed 7 May at 2pm and 6pm Love Boat / La petite vadrouille Justine, her husband and their gang of friends come up with a solution to their money problems: organize a fake romantic cruise for Franck, a…
Music Talks Wed 7 May at 4pm Henri Bergson: Philosophy and Ghosts Henri Bergson (1859-1941) undoubtedly became famous so quickly because he was deeply involved in the scientific research of his time, because he played a prominent…
Music Performances Thu 8 May | Fri 9 May at 8pm Europe Day concert: Christine Bovill Award winning chanteuse, Christine Bovill, returns the Institut Francais to celebrate European Day. The Glasgow-born singer, “Scotland’s pre-eminent chanteuse” (Herald Scotland) has built her reputation on her…
Films Fri 9 May at 6pm One Fine Morning / Un beau matin In Paris, a young, widowed mother juggles her job as a translator with caring both for her young daughter and her elderly father, who suffers…
Performances Sat 10 May at 7pm Maxim Emelyanychev plays Mozart “Power without ego” Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung “He is dynamic, energetic and exciting to watch, exhilarating for musicians and audience alike.” The Guardian Join Maxim Emelyanychev…
Arts Books & Ideas Tue 13 May in Edinburgh | Wed 14 May in Glasgow Circular Design Circular Design is the innovative approach transforming industries and paving the way for a sustainable future. Sustainable design practices form a crucial element in eliminating waste…
Films Wed 14 May at 2pm and 6pm Out of Season / Hors-saison Mathieu lives in Paris, Alice in a small balnearic town. They have a short affair, and then each one follows their own path. To wash…
Books & Ideas Kids & Families Sat 17 May at 10.30am Heure du conte “Observons la faune et la flore” Come explore the magical world of flora and fauna! We'll kick things off with an enchanting book reading about nature's wonders, René Mettler's La nature…
Films Wed 21 May at 2pm and 6pm Joy House / Les Félins Marc, a petty criminal, seeks refuge in a house owned by Barbara and her niece, Melinda. He wishes to hide from his previous gang members…
Books & Ideas Talks Thu 22 May at 7pm in Glasgow Rewilding Scotland: From Past to Future Scotland’s landscapes have been shaped by centuries of deforestation, but today, rewilding is rewriting the story. This Earth Month 2025 event will bring together experts, artists, and…
Books & Ideas Talks Thu 22 May at 5.30pm Francophone literatures today: between the postcolonial and the global ‘’Francophonie‘’ today constitutes a literary archipelago of global importance. As there are still many misunderstandings regarding the notion of ‘francophone’, it is particularly interesting to…
Films Wed 28 May at 2pm and 6pm A Good Jewish Boy / Le dernier des Juifs Following Bellisha, a Jewish man who lives with his mother, Giselle. The suburb where they live has seen the synagogue shut down, and now the…
Films Wed 11 June at 2pm and 6pm Smoke Signals / Une affaire de principe Brussels, 2012. When the Health Commissioner is dismissed overnight, amidst the utmost secrecy, MEP José Bové and his parliamentary assistants decide to investigate. They uncover…
Films Wed 4 June at 2pm and 6pm The Good Teacher / Pas de vagues When Julien, a young literature professor, is wrongly accused of harassment by one of his students, he seeks support in vain from his colleagues. The…
Music Workshops Sat 7 June at 6pm Bal Baroque The Cousins’ Ball : Dances from the time of Louis XIV & Charles II Dances called by Talitha MacKenzie, Interval Performance by Autrefois. Live music…
Films Wed 18 June at 2pm and 6pm Green Tide / Les algues vertes Not less than 3 men and 40 animals were found dead on the Breton beaches. The identity of the killer is an open secret: green…
Education Workshops Tue 24 June at 10am French language teacher training On June Tuesday 24, the Institut français d’Ecosse will hold a talk by Sébastien DeVreese from the French publishing house Maison des langues on how to teach…
Films Wed 25 June at 2pm and 6pm Foreign Language / Langue Étrangère Langue Étrangère is a poignant coming-of-age drama about cross-cultural discovery. Fanny, a shy young French girl, embarks on a student exchange to Leipzig, where she…
Books & Ideas Education Thu 25 Sep at 6pm European Day of languages – Aberlangs: Aberdeen City of Languages During this talk hosted for the European Day of Languages, Drs Fransiska Louwagie and Clémence O’Connor (University of Aberdeen) will discuss Aberlangs, a partnership initiative…
Books & Ideas Films Talks March 2025 Mois de la Francophonie 2025 Next event : Celebrating Celtic Languages Sun 23 Mar at 17:00
Music April-May 2025 Baroque Music Festival Next event : April’s Follies: Concert with Héloïse Bernard, Annemarie Klein and Jan Waterfield Tue 01 Apr at 19:00
Arts Books & Ideas 22 April to 22 May Earth Month 2025: Cultures of Action Next event : Earth Month 2025: Cultures of Action - Opening Event Tue 22 Apr at 19:00
Music Performances March - April 2025 Celebration of Maurice Ravel’s 150th Birthday Next event : Tombeau: Couperin & Ravel Fri 25 Apr at 19:00
