The 2026 Edinburgh College of Art Graduate show opens on 29 May in the College’s main building.
The work on display has been created by more than 500 final year students and covers the disciplines of fine art, music, illustration, interior design, jewellery and textiles, and there is a rich assortment of art.
As part of the Show, screenings of student films will be hosted at the city’s Filmhouse cinema, with Film and Television students screening their work in the run up to the Graduate Show, and Animation showing on Tuesday 2 June.
A concert prepared by ECA’s Reid School of Music students will be held on Wednesday 3 June at the Reid Concert Hall in an evening celebrating classical and contemporary music, including classical guitar and musical theatre,
ECA’s Wee Red Bar will host a celebratory showcase gig on Thursday 4 June, featuring original music programmed and performed by graduating Reid School of Music students.
Professor Juan Cruz, Principal of Edinburgh College of Art at the University of Edinburgh, said: “Our Graduate Show is one of the defining moments in our students’ time at Edinburgh College of Art and an opportunity to share their creativity with industry and the wider public. Visitors can expect to encounter work that is visually striking, thought-provoking and ambitious in its ideas. The exhibition invites reflection and conversation, while showcasing the breadth of talent and creative practice across the College. I would like to congratulate all our graduating students on this wonderful achievement.”
The ECA Graduate Show 2026 will be open Friday 29 May – Friday 5 June, 10.00am – 5.00pm, with late opening until 8.00pm on Thursday 4 June. It is open to all and free to attend.
All photos Neil Hanna
Booking for the Graduate Show is encouraged ECA Graduate Show 2026 Tickets
Further information is available online ECA Graduate Show 2026 | Edinburgh College of Art.
