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Welcome to
DCA

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

What's on today and tomorrow

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Now open in DCA Galleries

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Lauren Gault: bone stone voice alone

Sat 25 Oct 2025 - Sun 18 Jan 2026

Dundee City Council's budget consultation

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Upcoming events

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Soundplay for 0-5s

Sat 13 Dec 2025

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Soundplay for 5+

Sat 13 Dec 2025

News and stories

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New films from Fri 12 December

See what's on including Blue Moon, It Was Just an Accident, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and more.

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Family Activity at DCA

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

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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 Sun 14 December.

Discovery Film Festival

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A fantastic year for schools at Discovery Film Festival

Over 3,600 pupils visited our 2025 festival to experience films and creative workshops

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Why families love Family Art Lab

We take a look at the benefits families feel from creating art together.

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Scares and surprises at Dundead Halloween 2025

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

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Christmas at DCA

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

Shop Christmas

Shop great gifts in store and or online. Visit us in store Mon-Sun, from 10:00 to 17:30 or shop online 24/7.

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Christmas

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Gifts

Afterfeather: Poplar Tree

DCA Editions

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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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