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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.

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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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Christmas at DCA

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

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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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Big Give: Making an impact

Free and fun activities for families during the school holidays

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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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Discovery Film Festival 2025

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

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Brilliantly Claustrophobic: Dr Lucy Fife Donaldson discusses The Descent

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Descent at Dundead Halloween

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Too Much: Melodrama on Film