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DCA

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

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Sip and Print: Lego Printing

Thu 20 Nov 2025
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Wicked and Wicked: For Good (Double Bill)

Thu 20 Nov 2025

News and stories

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Cinema
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Fri 14 Nov

New films from Fri 14 November

See what's on including Die My Love, Anemone, The Choral and more.
Discovery Film Festival
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Wed 12 Nov

A fantastic year for schools at Discovery Film Festival

Over 3,600 pupils visited our 2025 festival to experience films and creative workshops
Dundead
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Wed 5 Nov

Scares and surprises at Dundead Halloween 2025

We take a look back at a successful spooky season with Dundead Halloween 2025.
Learning
Family in Create Space for Discovery Film Festival 2022
Mon 3 Nov

Family Activity at DCA

Find out what's on for families during November and download our Family Activity Calendar
News
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Tue 28 Oct

Christmas at DCA

Enjoy the festivities at DCA with workshops, events and screenings.
Cinema
The cloaked figure of Frankenstein's monster.
Fri 24 Oct

Mary Shelley and Dundee: Q&A with Dark Dundee

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