GIE IT!
GIE IT! celebrates the extraordinary talent of Edinburgh College’s Creative Industries students.
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GIE IT! 2026
GIE IT! is our new end-of-year festival by the Academy of Creative Industries at Edinburgh College. Running from 1 May to 12 June 2026. You can expect to find a range of exhibitions, showcases and performances taking place across Edinburgh, celebrating the work of our current and graduating students.
Featuring:
- Photography Exhibitions
- Art and Design Shows
- Film Screenings
- Dance and Theatre
- Costume and Makeup Artistry
- Creative Tech
- And Live Music
Our full programme of events will be available from April. Watch this space for more information.
Launch Party
In the meantime, save the date for our (free!) launch party taking place at our Granton Campus Hub. We’ll have food, drink, live music and some exciting festival previews on show. More information coming soon.
Where
Edinburgh College, Granton Campus (the Hub)
When
Thursday 30 April 2026 5.30 PM 7 PM
Performances: 6 PM - 7 PM
More details to come.
Want to see what we’ve been working on?
Follow our Instagram and other socials for a behind-the-scenes look at festival preparations and to see what our students are up to.
Thanks to our partners at The LIST.
Book your tickets
Many of our shows are free to attend without a ticket. Please see the full programme to plan your GIE IT! experience.
Book Your Tickets
GIE IT! Programme
10 June – 14 June
11 AM - 6 PM
Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh
FREE
Graduates from across our BA and HND, Art and Design courses showcase their work at the Fruitmarket Gallery. See work from Visual Communications, Textiles, Contemporary Art, Interior Design and Animation.
25 May – 29 May
10 AM - 3 PM
Granton Campus
FREE
A showcase of work by UAL, FA and NC Art and Design students displayed across the A&D studios and walkways.
Information to come.
5 May - 9 May (not 8 May)
7-10 PM
Mash House, Edinburgh
£5
Out the Box is an annual music festival where students from all levels of the Music department perform across four nights at The Mash House. The event showcases a wide range of genres, including pop, rock, metal, funk, and blues.
11 May
7 PM
Palmerston Place Church, Edinburgh
£5
Join us for our Summer Ensembles Concert in the lovely surroundings of Palmerston Place Church, featuring our choir, street band, string orchestra, traditional music band, and many more.
7 May
6 PM
Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
£5
Our HND Band Showcase is an opportunity to hear our Milton Road Music students' rock and pop bands perform in Edinburgh's Voodoo Rooms. Entertainment and energy guaranteed!
3 June
6 PM
Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
£5
Join us for a showcase of original songs from Edinburgh College music students at all levels, in the fantastic Voodoo Rooms.
6 - 7 June
10 AM - 7 PM
The Meadows, Edinburgh
Donations through Citizen Tickets (to help with running cost for the festival)
13 May – 14 May
13 May June 3 PM, 14 May 7 PM
Traverse Theatre
£12.50/£10/£5
Winning is important, but growing up is what really counts. Join six quirky misfits at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – and maybe a few audience members – as they compete for the spelling crown in this heartfelt and hilarious Tony Award-winning smash-hit. The show revolves around a fictional spelling bee set in a geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Elementary in the USA. These unconventional adolescents who love spelling compete from different schools in the Bee with big hopes of winning, and the contest is run by three equally quirky grown-ups. Packed with infectious songs by William Finn, witty dialogue by Rachel Sheinkin, and a few surprises throughout, this fast-paced, feel-good show is a joyous celebration of embracing your true self.
14 May – 15 May
2 PM and 7 PM
PASS Theatre, Granton campus
£12.50/£10/£5
A revolution is coming – are you ready for it?
Dracula by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm - A chilling and visceral re-telling of Bram Stoker’s classic, focusing on the voices and experiences silenced in the original Gothic tale of hapless maidens and slayers of Transylvanian vampires. This time, Mina seizes control, and you will listen.
Set against the backdrop of a divided nation, Lysistrata follows a fearless heroine who rallies the women to withhold more than just their affections, demanding peace, power, and a say in the future of their land. With a killer pop-rock score, sharp wit, and a feminine power, this electrifying show flips history on its head, proving that when women unite, they can change the course of a nation.
23 – 25 May
11.30 AM
The Lantern Theatre, Brighton Fringe Festival
£10/£7
A History Mystery is an exciting, interactive children’s theatre adventure for ages 6–10, designed to make history fun and engaging!
11 – 12 June
11 June - 7 PM, 12 June - 2 PM and 7 PM
PASS Theatre, Granton Campus
£12.50/£10/£5
An adaptation of the original novel, The Life and Death of the Wicked Lady Skelton, by Magdalen King-Hall. Cross Currents 2026 showcases the talent and diversity of the dancers training at PASS. Featuring performances from students across all three years of training, Cross Currents is a high-energy, show-stopping celebration of their passion, dedication and hard work.
3 - 4 June
2 PM and 7 PM
PASS Theatre
£12.50/£10/£5
Let the Right One In. Adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne from the novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist, this haunting coming-of-age drama blends first love with chilling horror. On a bleak housing estate, lonely teenager Oskar is used to being invisible, until Eli moves in next door. She only comes out at night. She doesn’t go to school. And she has been twelve for a very long time. As a series of brutal killings grips the neighbourhood, their fragile bond deepens. But loving Eli comes with a terrifying cost.
3 – 11 June
10 AM – 5 PM Monday – Saturday
Out of the Blue Drill Hall
FREE
The highly anticipated EXPOSED 26, an exhibition spotlighting the exceptional work of graduating photography students, revealing a cohort of creative and professional artists. The exhibition, held at Out Of The Blue, features a diverse and compelling range of photographic styles and subjects, demonstrating visual storytelling and technical skill.
5 June
6.30 PM
Edinburgh College Granton campus
£12.50/£10/£5
Exhibition of live models and photographs, alongside videos.
26 May
5.30 PM
Codebase, Castle St, Edinburgh
FREE
Everyone is invited to this free evening! Bring your gang along to play some games, including hot new projects by local indie game developers, as well as FE and HE level game dev students. Join us for a free evening celebrating Scotland's game development scene! Play exciting new projects from indie developers and students at Edinburgh College. Meet the creators, play their games and share your feedback. Whether you're curious about studying game development, already creating games, looking to connect with the community, or simply love games and want to try something new, everyone is welcome!
11 June
2.30 PM - 8 PM
CRE-8 Auditorium, Milton Road Campus
FREE
Join us at the Milton Road campus for our annual student film awards, celebrating the work of our talented media students across our campuses.
Warning: Some films may contain scenes that viewers may find upsetting.
19 May
11-30 AM -12.30 PM and 3 PM - 4 PM and 7.30 PM - 8.30 PM
Dalkieth Palace
£15/£7
Students from Performing Arts Studio Scotland, studying Costume for Stage and screen, present 'Much Ado About Costume'. A Catwalk-style show, featuring Tony nominee Alex Reid’s designs for Macbeth, along with our talented student designs! Expect everything from elegant medieval dress to dashing hussar uniforms. To keep up to date with the latest information, you can find us on Instagram at @passcostume.