Christmas Films At The RBC Film Theatre
Christmas at the Robert Burns Centre brings together a range of festive film favourites, including a classic celebrating its 80th anniversary, alongside the ever-popular Christmas Double Bill of animated short features on 23 and 24 December.
André Rieu's 2026 Christmas Concert: Let It Snow brings the magic of the festive season to the big screen with a spectacular celebration of Christmas music, warmth and holiday cheer.
James Stewart returns to the RBC as George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life. As Frank Capra's timeless festive classic celebrates its 80th anniversary, it reminds us of the profound impact one life can have on a community.
Festive films for younger audiences include another anniversary celebration, as Arthur Christmas turns 15 this year, with a screening on Sunday 20 December. We also have screenings of festive favourites The Grinch (2018) and Home Alone.
The Festive Double Bill this year pairs Tabby McTat and Stick Man. Based on the beloved stories by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, these charming, animated tales are full of warmth, adventure and friendship. Tickets are £5 per person.
Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without The Polar Express! All aboard for a heartwarming festive classic that reminds us that the spirit of Christmas is always worth believing in.
This holiday season, celebrate the most wonderful time of the year on the big screen with André Rieu's 2026 Christmas Concert – Let It Snow. This heartwarming festive spectacular, filled with beloved Christmas classics, enchanting waltzes, and magical surprises, will leave you smiling long after the final encore.
Joined by his world-famous Johann Strauss Orchestra, exceptional sopranos, and a powerful 120-voice male choir, André brings the spirit of Christmas to life in an unforgettable musical event. Overflowing with music, laughter, and holiday cheer, this concert is perfect for the whole family.
Whether you're surrounded by snow or simply dreaming of it, experience the magic of Christmas on the big screen with those you love. Wrap up your year with Let It Snow – only in cinemas.175m (includes one 15 minute interval)
At a cosy Christmas party, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, who gives her a nutcracker doll. When the guests have departed and the house is asleep, Clara sneaks downstairs in search of the doll. Instead, she finds Drosselmeyer, who whisks her away on a journey into a whole world of enchantment: fantastical landscapes of flurried snow and glittering confection where toys come alive and the magic never stops.
Peter Wright’s production of this festive family favourite sparkles to the wondrous swell of Tchaikovsky’s orchestral score, alongside the glow and grandeur of Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs.
Heartwarming and visually stunning take on Dr Seuss' beloved Christmas classic. The Grinch is a despicable grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl in a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism.
PLEASE NOTE - There will be no adverts or trailers, and the film will begin at the advertised start time.
Santa's clumsy son Arthur sets out on a mission with Grandsanta to give out a misplaced present to a young girl in less than two hours on Christmas Day.
PLEASE NOTE - There will be no adverts or trailers, and the film will begin at the advertised start time.
After George Bailey (James Stewart) wishes he had never been born, an angel second class (Henry Travers) is sent to earth to make George's wish come true. George starts to realise how many lives he has changed and impacted, and how they would be different if he were never there.
All Kevin McCallister wants for Christmas is for his family to disappear. So when he wakes to discover that his wish has come true and they have accidentally left for their Christmas trip without him, he does what any kid would do - he parties!
But when he learns that two burglars with a Christmas list of their own are working their way up the block, he is forced to defend the family home on his own and sets about decking the halls with ingenious traps to hold the thieves at bay until his relatives come home.
PLEASE NOTE - There will be no adverts or trailers, and the film will begin at the advertised start time.
The perfect double bill to kick off your December, this seasonal duo is full of delightful rhymes from the wonderful Julia Donaldson, lovable characters and fantastic animation.
When Stickman falls from the family tree and is separated from his family, he must overcome great obstacles to return home – but he won’t make it without help from a certain sleigh-riding, reindeer loving friend.
With their duets , Tabby McTat and his busker friend Fred delight crowds in London until they are unexpectedly separated. Tabby find comfort in a new feline friend, Sock. Will their friendship survive the changes.
Features 5-minute intermission between the films.
Late on Christmas Eve, a boy sits in bed doubting the existence of Santa Claus and waiting to hear the sound of sleigh bells. Instead, a magical steam engine roars outside his window and he begins an extraordinary journey towards the North Pole and beyond his imagination.
PLEASE NOTE - There are no adverts or trailers and the film will begin at the advertised start time.
