Oct 2025
Music in Peebles: Mathilde Milwidsky & Richard Uttley
Two Royal College of Music professors launch the 2025–26 season with a dynamic programme spanning four centuries—from Baroque to 20th-century jazz-influenced Ravel. Violinist Mathilde, a Classic FM Rising Star, and acclaimed pianist-composer Richard Uttley bring international flair and artistry to this richly varied recital. Expect a journey through Biber, Mozart, Brahms, Skalkottas, Bacewicz, Lutoslawski, and more.
Pygmy Twylyte perform the music of Frank Zappa
So prolific was Frank Zappa's output, that it is nearly impossible to present a representative sample of his work in just one concert. Over the course of his life, and since his death in 1993, over one hundred official Zappa albums have been released, alongside countless bootlegs. These range from 60’s psychedelia with the Mothers of Invention, Jazz and Rock material tinged with Zappa’s own inimitable spin, through to orchestral compositions performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, among others.
Simply Dylan
Simply Dylan delivers the songs of Bob Dylan with no attempt to imitate or impersonate the prodigious songwriter, instead the band focus on the bringing Dylan’s lyrics and clever storytelling alive with a joyous and exuberant sound.
Big Band Jazz in the Afternoon
Scotland’s brightest young jazz talent shine in this thrilling ensemble. Expect outstanding solos, tight ensemble work, and irresistible grooves in a high-energy performance that celebrates jazz past, present, and future.
Mark Thompson's Spectacular Science Show
Awarded Best Kid’s Show at Edinburgh Fringe, this interactive, fun-filled show brilliantly combines education and entertainment for the whole family.
Tweeddale Society || The History of Manor Kirk
Linda Haldane shares fascinating stories from her in-depth research into the people, events, and milestones that shaped Manor Kirk over its 150-year history—an engaging glimpse into the life of this much-loved local church.
Bad Guys 2
The Bad Guys 2 reunites Sam Rockwell’s Mr. Wolf, Marc Maron, Awkwafina and the gang as they're coaxed out of retirement by a mysterious all‑female crew of “Bad Girls.” Expect high‑octane heist comedy, clever camaraderie - and plenty of animated capers.
Bad Guys 2
The Bad Guys 2 reunites Sam Rockwell’s Mr. Wolf, Marc Maron, Awkwafina and the gang as they're coaxed out of retirement by a mysterious all‑female crew of “Bad Girls.” Expect high‑octane heist comedy, clever camaraderie - and plenty of animated capers.
Unearthing and Conserving the Peebles Hoard
The Peebles Hoard is one of the most remarkable hoards ever found in Scotland. Dating to the Late Bronze Age (c.1000-800 BCE), it contains several hundred elements from a complex set of bronze, leather and wooden objects, as well as a sword in a scabbard. Many of these objects have never been found before in Scotland.
Downtown Abbey: The Grand Finale
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale bids a poignant farewell to the Crawley saga. Set in 1930, Lady Mary faces scandal over her divorce as the family wrestles with financial strain and shifting leadership. Directed by Simon Curtis and written by Julian Fellowes, it unites the beloved cast for one last legacy‑shaping chapter.
Downtown Abbey: The Grand Finale
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale bids a poignant farewell to the Crawley saga. Set in 1930, Lady Mary faces scandal over her divorce as the family wrestles with financial strain and shifting leadership. Directed by Simon Curtis and written by Julian Fellowes, it unites the beloved cast for one last legacy‑shaping chapter.
Discovery Shorts for Wee Ones (3+)
Always a popular feature of Discovery Film Festival, this collection of six short films for our youngest viewers is sure to delight and amuse. We’ve gathered a variety of stories and styles from around the world – this year featuring films from Germany, France, Lithuania, Australia and Spain.
Discovery Shorts for Families
Join us for Discovery Shorts for Families, a selection of the best short films for young film fans, first shown at Discovery Film Festival in Dundee last year. These colourful films from around the world are fun and thought-provoking – a fantastic cinema experience for children aged 8+.
A Date With The Everly Brothers
Get ready for a nostalgic journey back to timeless harmonies with A Date With The Everly Brothers!
A Home for Hamish
A colourful, immersive and interactive adventure for young audiences and their families.
The Metropolitan Opera: La Sonnambula
Following triumphant Met turns in Roméo et Juliette, La Traviata, and Lucia di Lammermoor, Nadine Sierra summits another peak of the soprano repertoire as Amina, who sleepwalks her way into audiences’ hearts in Bellini’s poignant tale of love lost and found.
Downtown Abbey: The Grand Finale
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale bids a poignant farewell to the Crawley saga. Set in 1930, Lady Mary faces scandal over her divorce as the family wrestles with financial strain and shifting leadership. Directed by Simon Curtis and written by Julian Fellowes, it unites the beloved cast for one last legacy‑shaping chapter.
Downtown Abbey: The Grand Finale
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale bids a poignant farewell to the Crawley saga. Set in 1930, Lady Mary faces scandal over her divorce as the family wrestles with financial strain and shifting leadership. Directed by Simon Curtis and written by Julian Fellowes, it unites the beloved cast for one last legacy‑shaping chapter.
Downtown Abbey: The Grand Finale (Accessible Screening)
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale bids a poignant farewell to the Crawley saga. Set in 1930, Lady Mary faces scandal over her divorce as the family wrestles with financial strain and shifting leadership. Directed by Simon Curtis and written by Julian Fellowes, it unites the beloved cast for one last legacy‑shaping chapter.
