Edinburgh College of Art’s 2026 Graduate Show events series is now live, with tickets available to events showcasing the next generation of designers, artists and creators.
This year's Edinburgh College of Art Graduate Show events take place across May and June 2026, with tickets now available to book.
Highlights include slick catwalk shows and a theatrical costume showcase, with the programme culminating in a graduate exhibition featuring more than 500 students’ cutting-edge creations.
Part of Edinburgh College of Art’s Graduate Show, tickets are expected to sell out quickly, as members of the public are given a first look at work from a new generation of artists.
Dramatic designs
The creative flair and technical skills of Performance Costume students kick off the series in a dedicated show.
Their eye-catching designs inspired by theatre, film, opera and dance will take centre stage at a dramatic performance in Edinburgh’s Queen’s Hall on Friday 15 May.
The creativity and innovative skill of ECA's graduates is showcased across a series of events, including the Performance Costume Show.
Fashion forward
Tickets have also been released for the ECA Fashion Show. On Friday, 22 May, the Edinburgh Futures Institute will be transformed into a runway as the newest talent in fashion showcase their innovative designs.
Previous graduates have gone on to work for fashion houses such as Gucci, Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen, with the Fashion Show highlighting the energy and creativity of final year students' work to the world.
Student showcase
At the heart of the series will be an inspiring and varied exhibition that takes place throughout Edinburgh College of Art, which is free to attend and opens on Friday 29 May.
It will feature the broad spectrum of creative disciplines on offer across the University of Edinburgh’s College of Art. Alongside the exhibition, a number of other live events and performances will spotlight a range of student creativity and talent.
Fashion graduates have gone on to work for celebrated fashion houses including Gucci, Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen.
Final showcase
Film and TV students will present a programme of films at the Filmhouse on Wednesday 27 May, followed by a screening of final work from Animation graduates on Tuesday 2 June.
ECA’s Music Concert will present live performances at the Reid Concert Hall on Wednesday 3 June, while the Music Gig showcases original compositions on Thursday 4 June at the College's iconic Wee Red Bar.
The ECA Graduate Show exhibition features work from more than 500 talented students across disciplines including painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, illustration and graphic design.
Programme listings
Tickets for all events can be booked via Eventbrite:
Film & TV Screening: Wednesday 27 May 2026, Filmhouse, Edinburgh; 6pm
ECA Graduate Show 2026: Friday 29 May - Friday 5 June, Edinburgh College of Art; 10am - 5pm, late opening until 8pm on Thursday 4 June, FREE
Animation Screening: Tuesday 2 June 2026, Filmhouse, Edinburgh; 6pm
Music Concert: Wednesday 3 June 2026, Reid Concert Hall, University of Edinburgh; 7pm, FREE
Music Gig: Thursday 4 June 2026, Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art; 7pm, FREE
These diverse and stunning shows offer audiences the chance to glimpse the incredible creative talent of our graduating students. Visitors can expect to encounter work that is not only visually striking but also intellectually stimulating and truly innovative. We have a strong history of shaping some of the most notable creative talents in the UK and internationally, and this year is no exception.
Professor Juan Cruz
Principal of Edinburgh College of Art
