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

What's on today and tomorrow

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Lauren Gault: bone stone voice alone

Sat 25 Oct 2025 - Sun 18 Jan 2026

Upcoming events

Nicole Kidman in a red dress.

Moulin Rouge!

Sat 15 Nov 2025

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Japanese Brush Calligraphy

Sun 16 Nov 2025

Lego dots arranged on a board and inked up with white ink

Sip and Print: Lego Printing

Thu 20 Nov 2025

A green-skinned woman flies on a broomstick.

Wicked and Wicked: For Good (Double Bill)

Thu 20 Nov 2025

News and stories

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New films from Fri 7 November

See what's on including The Choral, The Mastermind, Bugonia and more.

Audience watching The Phantom of the Opera while Andrew Wasylyk and Tommy Perman play their live score

Scares and surprises at Dundead Halloween 2025

We take a look back at a successful spooky season with Dundead Halloween 2025.

Family in Create Space for Discovery Film Festival 2022

Family Activity at DCA

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

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Christmas at DCA

Enjoy the festivities at DCA with workshops, events and screenings.

The cloaked figure of Frankenstein's monster.

Mary Shelley and Dundee: Q&A with Dark Dundee

Find out more about the Frankenstein author's formative time in the city…

Discovery Film Festival

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Discovery Film Festival 2025

See what's coming up for all ages at this year's festival

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Vouchers and gift memberships

A DCA voucher is the perfect gift for the film fan, artist or creative in your life. Alternatively, a DCA Gift Membership provides discounts, offers and priority booking.

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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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