We are excited to launch the Edinburgh International Children’s Festival 2026 with a jam-packed programme of circus, dance, and theatre for young people and their families, featuring 15 productions from 9 countries. 🧡
Tickets are now on sale: https://www.imaginate.org.uk/festival/whats-on/
"Les lectures musicales me permettent de réunir mes deux passions, la littérature et la musique. Grâce à elles on peut faire l'expérience en direct de l'émotion du public"
Nous avons eu le plaisir de recevoir Gilles Marchand à @ifecosse.bsky.social pour son roman "Les Promesses Orphelines"!📚
🌍🌿 From 22 to 28 April, join us for the 3rd edition of #Earth Month at @ifecosse.bsky.social — a vibrant celebration of culture and climate action, in partnership with Goethe-Institut Glasgow and Alliance française Glasgow!
Programme: shorturl.at/ATSJM
Join our mailing list: bit.ly/408uLpD
What an opening week! 🎻
The #Baroque Music Festival began in style with a stunning guitar recital by Alexander Krylov and a magistral evening of 16th century English song performed by Ensemble Près de votre oreille
Don't miss our remaining concerts!
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/festivals-an...
The Baroque Music Festival begins tomorrow! 🎶✨
Join us for five exceptional #concerts as we take you on a musical voyage through the rich Baroque traditions of France, England, Scotland and Italy
9-18 April in Edinburgh
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/festivals-an...
Baroque Music Festival, Earth Month, screening of "It Was Just an Accident" (winner of the Palme d’Or at the @cannesfilmfestival.bsky.social), concert with Les Fils Canouche... Discover our April-May events at @ifecosse.bsky.social!
Programme: shorturl.at/xRA9f
Join our mailing list: bit.ly/408uLpD
📚 We had the pleasure of welcoming French-Mauritian writer Michaël Ferrier at @ifecosse.bsky.social as part of the Mois de la #Francophonie! He spoke about the inspirations behind his novel "Mémoires d’outre-mer" and shared his perspective on Madagascar
★★★★ “Breathtaking. David Attenborough returns with a spectacular movie” Time Out
★★★★★ “A visual marvel” @theguardian.com
★★★★★ “Spectacular” @dailymail.co.uk
"Ocean with David Attenborough" 🌊🪸
24 April at @ifecosse.bsky.social
Book your ticket(s) now!
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/cinema/ocean...
🎻 Baroque Music Festival 2026
Join us for a dazzling evening of Italian Baroque with pianist Monika d’Ermo and the Ensemble Cenacolo Musicale 🎶 Presented with the Italian Consulate in Edinburgh and Italian Institute of Culture
18 April at @ifecosse.bsky.social
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...
Congratulations to Jonathan Perrein and Pascal Michel from the Company Koalako on their fantastic performance in the bilingual children’s show “Paws Up!”, which was met with great enthusiasm
Many thanks to @thelistuk.bsky.social for helping us share the news: tinyurl.com/yn57rz6m
🎻Baroque Music Festival 2026
Musical Director @dunedinconsort.bsky.social, John Butt will lead a journey from Frescobaldi’s inventive Italy and the elegance of French masters Couperin and Rameau, to Purcell’s introspective England
16 April at Reid Concert Hall
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...
🎻 Baroque Music Festival 2026
Héloïse Gaillard (flute), Eleanor Lewis (bass viol) and Jeanne Jourquin (harpsichord) will perform works by Anne Danican Philidor, Francois Couperin, Gaultier de Marseille, Robert de Visée and more
14 April at Reid Concert Hall
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...
Join us for a creative workshop with musician and performer Fay Guiffo, where young participants use theatre, storytelling, and singing to build confidence and express their unique voice!
11 April - 10.30 at @ifecosse.bsky.social
Free workshop for 10 to 14 y/o
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...
Only 3 days left! Don’t miss your chance to enjoy our Early Bird discount (–10%) on French courses this Spring 🇫🇷
Whether you’re looking for group classes, private lessons or conversation clubs, we have something for everyone
From 13 April @ifecosse.bsky.social
👉 www.ifecosse.org.uk/french-cours...
Join us for this year's edition of Earth Month, a vibrant celebration of culture and climate action through discussions, film, workshops and more! 🌱
16-25 April in Edinburgh & Glasgow
In partnership w/ @goethe-institut-uk.bsky.social & Alliance française Glasgow
www.ifecosse.org.uk/festivals-an...
"Translators are like authors, they are never completely satisfied with what they have produced" Dr Khadidja Merakchi, #translator for the Algerian film "Pour quelques grammes de sable" last night at @ifecosse.bsky.social
Mois de la Francophonie
👉 www.ifecosse.org.uk/festivals-an...
🎻 Baroque Music Festival 2026
Join us for an evening of musical splendour with the Ensemble Près de votre oreille at Reid Concert Hall! The French Ensemble seeks to revive 16th-century English song using period instruments
10 April at Reid Concert Hall
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...
Join Gilles Marchand, bestselling author of "Le soldat désaccordé" and winner of the 2023 Prix des libraires! He will present his new novel, "Les promesses orphelines", a poetic journey through the post-war boom years
15 April at @ifecosse.bsky.social
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...
🎬 Don't miss a special screening of acclaimed silent film "Finis Terrae" (1929) with live music! Scottish and French musicians Dan Abrahams and Philippe Boudot will perform their newly composed score in an exclusive performance
24 March at @ifecosse.bsky.social
🎟️ ifecosse.org.uk/cinema/cinet...
🎻 Baroque Music Festival 2026 ✨
Our first #concert will feature Dublin-based classical guitarist Alexander Krylov, who will present a solo programme including works by Bach, Scarlatti and Couperin
9 April at @ifecosse.bsky.social
with @rcsofficial.bsky.social
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...
🐺 Join us for a magical journey into the world of Peter and the Wolf, where music, sound and light bring this classic story to life ✨ Children will experience the story as it unfolds with playful effects and interactive moments
16 April at @ifecosse.bsky.social
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...
#WeRecommend
Experience world-class Celtic music with Breton and Scottish musicians in the beautifully wood-panelled Music Room at Gilmerton House, North Berwick!
Gilmerton House Presents Celtic Encounters
16 April at Gilmerton House
🎟️ gilmertonhouse.com/blog/celticconnections
The #Baroque Music Festival is coming back! Across five exceptional concerts, the festival invites you on a musical voyage through the great Baroque traditions of France, England, Scotland & Italy
Programme: tinyurl.com/3tstd9k8
Join our mailing list: bit.ly/408uLpD
Come to meet French-Mauritian writer Michaël Ferrier at @ifecosse.bsky.social ! He will discuss his novel "Mémoires d’outre-mer" inspired by his grandfather who abruptly boarded a boat bound for Madagascar and never returned
26 March at @ifecosse.bsky.social
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...
#WeRecommend
Duo Jatekok – a “vivacious” (@scotsman.com) #French piano duo will perform Tchaikovsky's "Pathétique" Symphony in Glasgow and Aberdeen! These concerts are organized as part of BBC SSO 2025-26 Season
19 March in Glasgow
20 March in Aberdeen
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...
A big thank you to Forever Edinburgh @visitedinburgh.bsky.social for featuring our #Baroque Music Festival in their latest article highlighting Edinburgh’s spring festivals 🌸
🎻 Baroque Music Festival
📅 9 to 18 April in Edinburgh
Read the article:
edinburgh.org/blog/explore...
🎤 Love French and singing?
Join our teacher Sarah for a fun workshop where you’ll practice your 🇫🇷 while learning iconic French songs by Charles Aznavour, Édith Piaf, Françoise Hardy, and more!
🗣️ French level: B1–C2
📅 30 March to 3 April at @ifecosse.bsky.social
ifecosse.org.uk/french-cours...
1 month to go! 🎻
The #Baroque Music Festival returns for its 2nd edition with an inspiring new theme: Europe. Local & European musicians will come together in #Edinburgh for a series of exceptional performances 🎶
Get your Baroque Music Festival Pass now!
🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/festivals-an...
Congratulations to the brilliant comedians from the Collectif de l'Âtre for their performance of "SPIRITUEUSES – Women and Whisky"! Their show brought to life the women who managed distilleries and factories
Mois de la Francophonie at @ifecosse.bsky.social
👉 www.ifecosse.org.uk/festivals-an...
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the screening of the documentary "The Last French Canadian!" 🎬 We were honoured to welcome actor and host Pascal Justin Boyer, along with co-creator and producer Isabelle Corriveau for a Q&A after the film
Vive la #Francophonie!
