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WHAT’S ON AT THE GRASSMARKET CENTRE – SEP-DEC 2024 – PUBLIC EVENT PROGRAMME

Posted: 20th September 2024

Edinburgh’s much-loved Grassmarket Centre is delighted to launch a new season of public events this autumn. This vibrant and accessible programme has something for everyone, from a Murder Mystery Dinner to an Evening with Anita Manning, and from St Andrew’s Ceilidh Dancing to weekly screenings at the award-winning Grassmarket Community Picture House.

The Grassmarket Centre’s friendly team look forward to welcoming everyone, sharing our warm hospitality and fantastic venues. This exciting new strand of event programming is to play a vital role in strengthening the Grassmarket Community Project’s public profile and deepening our connections within the city.

Ultimately, through its award-winning social enterprise, the income generated through these events directly supports the GCP’s essential work supporting some of Edinburgh’s most vulnerable citizens,

‘GCP has been a beacon of hope for me and many others. It’s not just a community centre; it’s a lifeline.’

Catherine Jones, Social Enterprise Director at Grassmarket Community Project, explains,

Edinburgh has a reputation of wealth and prosperity, but the reality is that poverty here is hidden and extensive. Edinburgh and the Lothians are among the 20% most deprived in Scotland, affecting around 80,000 people, and this number is rising every year. More than ever, funds are needed to support the GCP’s essential work with Edinburgh’s most vulnerable citizens.’

WHAT’S ON AT THE GRASSMARKET CENTRE – THE good place to be

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER – Fri 27 Sep 6.30-11pm at Grassmarket Centre
Join us for an evening of suspense and a three course dinner!
Much loved by audiences, this Tentpeg Murderers event stars the Lady of the manor, her husband the grumpy old judge, and the extravagant pianist… Tickets: £45.
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AN EVENING WITH ANITA MANNING AND HER TEAM – THU 21 NOV 6pm-8.30pm at Grassmarket Centre
An exceptional event with everyone’s favourite Scottish antiques expert and TV personality, in support of GCP and in partnership with Great Western Auctions. TICKETS: £20 includes drink and canapes.
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ST ANDREWS NIGHT CEILIDH – SAT 30 NOV 7pm- midnight at Grassmarket Centre
Celebrate St Andrews at the Grassmarket this year.
Where better to celebrate St Andrews Night than in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Join us for a fabulous evening of live music, whisky, haggis, neeps & tatties AND, of course, Ceilidh dancing!
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WEEKLY SCREENINGS – every Wednesday 7pm at Grassmarket Centre
The Grassmarket Community Picture House is unique in Edinburgh. Every Wednesday at 7 pm, we open our doors to anyone who enjoys cinema in the city. Our Community Cinema is physically accessible, warm, safe and inclusive environment. Tickets: FREE donations welcome. BOOK YOUR TICKETS >>
ove away from cycles of poverty.

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