Christmas at DCA
Enjoy the festivities
We're counting down to Christmas with a whole host of events, screenings and workshops to get you in the festive spirit.
Join us to create your own gifts and make your own wrapping at our classes and courses. Or if you'd rather have someone else do the creative work for you, there will be the chance to shop from over 40 talented makers at our festive market, plus our shop is filled to the brim with great gift ideas.
As the holidays get closer, make some time to meet with friends and enjoy your favourite films on the big screen. From family fun and Christmas classics to a Dundead seasonal special. Pair your cinema trip with a visit to Jute Café Bar and enjoy their Christmas menu or a festive tipple.
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Create your own Christmas gifts
Spend some time in our Print Studio creating your own gifts and gift wrap. Our Festive Letterpress workshop is designed to help you create your own range of Christmas cards and gift tags, and many of our other courses allow you to create personalised gifts for your loved ones, from calligraphy and wood block to screen printing and photography. Take a look at all our upcoming courses.
Then there's our annual Christmas Crafternoon. and this year we've got two. Our session focussing on decorations is sold out but there are still places for our Stationery and Wrapping edition. Join us for a fun afternoon with chat, Christmas tunes and festive snacks and create the perfect finishing touches.
Shop gifts, cards and more from local makers
Crafted is back in the bright space of Gallery 2. Taking place over Sat 23 and Sun 24 November, we'll be filling the space with over 40 talented designers, makers and artists. Browse and buy, jewellery, prints, homeware, stationery, and more. Take a look at which designers, makers and artists will be joining us.
Our Shop shelves are also full of beautiful craft work by local creatives, alongside stylish products from contemporary brands, a wide variety of books on art, cinema and design, children's toys, stationery, gift wrap and greeting cards. Visit us in store Mon-Sun, from 10:00 to 17:30 or shop online 24/7.
We'll also be hosting a special shopping evening for DCA Members, with discounts, offers and festive treats. Sign-up now to be on the invite list.
Enjoy a Christmas classic on the big screen
Get cosy in our comfortable cinemas and enjoy a festive favourite. We've got family fun with The Muppet Christmas Carol and The Polar Express (which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year), a spot of romance with The Holiday, singing and dancing in White Christmas (which celebrates its 70th anniversary with a brand new 4k restoration) and it wouldn't be Christmas without It's a Wonderful Life. Tickets will be on sale very soon, so you can get planning your seasonal viewing nice and early.
And we're not stopping there. Watch out for more festive titles being announced, including some darker viewing with a special double Dundead December screening.
We'll also have plenty of new releases to enjoy - perfect for filling the cold days and dark nights.
Christmas films at DCA
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It’s a Wonderful Life
The Holiday
The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Polar Express (20th Anniversary, 4K)
White Christmas (70th Anniversary, 4K Restoration)
Give the gift of DCA
If you're stuck for gift ideas, a DCA voucher is the perfect solution for the film fan, artist or creative in your life. Vouchers are valid across our cinema, workshops and events programmes. For DCA Shop and Jute Café Bar vouchers, please ask a member of staff next time you visit.
We also offer DCA Gift Membership, which provides discounts, offers and priority booking across all areas of our programme and building. It incudes one free standard cinema ticket per year, £1 off standard or over 60s ticket for regular Cinema screenings, priority booking on selected cinema seasons and gallery events and lots more.
Eat, drink and be merry
Head to Jute Café Bar to relax after some shopping or enjoy dinner alongside your cinema trip. It's a great spot to enjoy coffee and cake, grab an after-work drink or tuck into a delicious meal.
Get together with friends and family during the festive season or make time for a Christmas date night. They're festive menu is available from Thu 28 November to Tue 31 December and features a tasty range of starters, mains and desserts. Enjoy two courses for £29.95 or go for all three for £36.95. Check out the menu below and book early to avoid disappointment.
