Our Story

Originally opened as the King's Cinema on 8 January 1914, The Cameo is one of the oldest cinemas in Scotland. The original screen was mirrored – the first of its kind in Scotland – and there were 673 seats in an auditorium showing silent films with orchestral accompaniment. In 1930 the cinema was fitted for sound.  It was refurbished in 1949, when it was renamed The Cameo, and it quickly established a reputation for screening art-house films and became part of the Edinburgh International Film Festival circuit. 

In the mid-1980s two extra screens were added and the original main auditorium was restored to its full Edwardian splendour. In more recent years the bar was extended and transformed. Today The Cameo enjoys a reputation as one of Edinburgh's little gems and is a warm and welcoming home for cinemagoers and cineastes.

The Cameo
38 Home Street
Edinburgh
EH3 9LZ

Opening Times

The cinema will open at least 15 minutes before the start of the first film each day.

Ticket Prices

Ticket prices vary. Please check the specific film and time you are interested in attending for prices.

Please note that peak or altered pricing may apply for certain films, special events and holiday periods. More information on pricing is available in our FAQs and Terms & Conditions.

We may add an 85p booking fee per ticket (excluding tickets for Picturehouse Members) to bookings made online or over the phone. This fee doesn't apply to tickets you buy in person at the cinema.

*Family tickets are for four people, at least two of whom must be under 15. Not applicable to premium-priced screenings.


Have a question about our prices? We might have the answer in our FAQs.


Happy Mondays

All day every Monday (excluding bank holidays), you can enjoy great value tickets with Happy Mondays.

Picturehouse Members get to save even more. Please check Monday listings for details.



Clubs & Groups

Relaxed Screenings

Relaxed screenings are specially designed to make cinema-going easier and more accessible to those who may need additional support when they visit. These screenings are ideal for neurodivergent audiences of all ages, those living with dementia, and their families, friends, and carers, but all are welcome.

Relaxed screenings will show films without adverts or trailers. Lights are left on low, the volume is reduced, and the audience is free to move around and take breaks from the screen whenever needed.

We typically show:        
A new release every second Monday of the month    
A family-friendly film every third Sunday of the month
A classic film every last Friday of the month (with interval)

Whilst we do our best to ensure these screenings happen consistently, please note that on occasion the regular slot may change. Make sure to check local listings ahead of your screening.


Watch with Baby

The Watch with Baby club is for parents and guardians with babies under one year old.

Watch with Baby at Cameo takes place on Thursdays at 10.30. Babies go free. Adults are only admitted if accompanying a baby.


Toddler Time   

Tickets are free for accompanying adults.

Join us fortnightly on Mondays at 11.00 for 30 minutes of episodes for preschool children and their parents and carers.

A great way to introduce your toddler to the experience of the cinema! Adults are only admitted if accompanying a child.


Discover / Rediscover   

New and classic films on the big screen where they belong.


Silver Screen   

Silver Screen is a free-to-join club for the over-60s.

Enjoy discounted tickets and a free tea or filter coffee at Silver Screen shows.

Silver Screen runs Tuesdays before 17.00. Non-members are welcome - the usual ticket prices apply.

Click here for upcoming screenings.


Screen Arts 

Ticket prices vary.

Bringing world-class productions of theatre, ballet, opera and live music to the big screen.


U25 

U25 is for anyone ages 16–25. Signing up to U25 is FREE.  Members have access to discounted tickets at any time Monday to Thursday when booked online and via the Picturehouse App only.

Location

Travel Information

By Bus

The following bus routes run close to the cinema: 7, N16, N11, 23, 45, 36, 16, X15, 15, 11, 10.

By Train

The nearest stations are Haymarket (15-minute walk) and Waverley (30-minutes).

By Bike

Don't forget to plan your cycle route.

Find information on local bicycle and e-bike hire here.

By Car

For parking information please visit the Edinburgh City Council website.

Nearest KIA Charging Station: Lidl, 155 Slateford Road, EH14 1NZ (CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2)

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