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We enrich people's lives through art, culture and creativity.

What's on today and tomorrow

Film

New Releases

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When Autumn Falls

Duration: 1h42m

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Film

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A group of soldiers in camouflage, holding guns, walk around a sandy neighbourhood.

Warfare

Duration: 1h36m

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Film

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Sinners

Duration: 2h17m

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Film

New Releases

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The Penguin Lessons

Duration: 1h52m

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Quiet Space

Duration: Open daily

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Film

New Releases

A man in a suit stands in a classroom next to a penguin.

The Penguin Lessons

Duration: 1h52m

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Film

New Releases

An older woman with blonde hair chops vegetables at a table.

When Autumn Falls

Duration: 1h42m

Select a time to book tickets:

Film

New Releases

Two men stand, one with their arm around the other, looking terrified while they stare at something.

Sinners

Duration: 2h17m

Select a time to book tickets:

Film

New Releases

A group of soldiers in camouflage, holding guns, walk around a sandy neighbourhood.

Warfare

Duration: 1h36m

Select a time to book tickets:

An inviting space with sofas and plants

Quiet Space

Duration: Open daily

Drop-in

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Create Space

Duration: Times vary

Film

New Releases

White clouds on a blue sky.

Schneewittchen (Snow White) 35mm

Duration: 1h20m, age: 15+

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Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood 

Sat 19 Apr - Sun 13 Jul 2025

Upcoming events

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Bring a Baby: Stay and Play

Wed 23 Apr - Wed 9 Jul 2025

A painting of breast pumps, bottles and milk containers

Relaxed Art Making

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Signwriting

Sat 17 - Sun 18 May 2025

Dundead 2025

See the full festival programme and book festival passes

Dundead Film Festival 2025

Dundee's horror and cult film festival returns for its thirteenth edition

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News and stories

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New films from Fri 25 April

See what's on including When Autumn Falls, Warfare, Sinners and more.

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Games Wanted for Drop in and Play at DCA

We're looking for new and unreleased games to showcase at Drop in and Play! Apply by Fri 25 April.

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Accessible events this April at DCA

Captioned, audio described and relaxed screenings

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Introducing Dundead IPA with Holy Goat

We've partnered with local brewery Holy Goat for a limited-edition beer.

Display of screenprints on the wall of Gallery 1 for Spring Holiday Pop-up

A creative start to spring with Spring Holiday Pop-up

Families takeover Gallery 1 to kick start the school holidays

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Family Activity at DCA

Find out what's on for families during April and download our Family Activity Calendar

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Gallery

Contemporary art exhibitions in our two beautiful gallery spaces

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Cinema

Bringing you new releases, vintage favourites and indie gems from around the world

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Print Studio

State-of-the-art facilities for printmaking, photography and digital design

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Learning

See, think, make and do at DCA

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Shop

Open Mon-Sun, 10:00-17:30

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Eat & Drink at Jute Café Bar

A popular choice in the heart of the city

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