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

What's on today and tomorrow

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France-Lise McGurn: The Charm Offensive

Sat 22 Aug - Sun 15 Nov 2026

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Dundead: The Phantom of the Opera (1925) with live score by Andrew Wasylyk and Tommy Perman + Q&A

We are delighted to welcome Scottish musicians Andrew Wasylyk and Tommy Perman back to DCA for a very special launch event for their new album.

Upcoming events

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Soundplay for 5+

Sat 15 Aug 2026

Cinema 1. The chairs are blue and there is a cinema screen at the front.

Big Quiz II – Cinemaboogaloo

Wed 19 Aug 2026

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Aquatint Etching

Wed 19 Aug - Wed 2 Sep 2026

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Craft Sunday: Hand Painted Tiles with Eleanor Meredith

Kids tickets £5 at DCA This summer with images of Toy Story 5 characters, ink pots and giant sculpture in DCA Galleries

Summer holiday fun at DCA

Enjoy £5 kids cinema tickets for family films, free creative activities and more during the school holidays

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Family Activity at DCA

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

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Sculpting in Time: Andrei Tarkovsky

Join us to celebrate legendary director Andrei Tarkovsky with a special film season showcasing all seven of his feature films.

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Activity Sheets Inspired by Francis Dosoo and Adrián Balseca

Make a leaf, design some shoes, create your own mascot and more with our activity sheets, all inspired by the exhibitions In the Forest Ruins and Portrait…

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Rip It Up

A new film season exploring the changing face of youth rebellion, culture and expression – from joy to heartbreak – on screen.

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The magic of 35mm film

The Odyssey is on its way on 35mm – we talked to our cinema team about what makes seeing a film on film so special

Kids tickets £5 at DCA This summer with images of Toy Story 5 characters, ink pots and giant sculpture in DCA Galleries

Summer holiday fun at DCA

Enjoy £5 kids cinema tickets for family films, free creative activities and more during the school holidays

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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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Take your seat

Celebrate good times or remember a loved one by naming a seat in Cinema 1.