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Fri 26 Jun 2020
In light of the continuing easing of lockdown measures which will see some larger cinemas opening in July, we want to update you on the work that is taking place at Phoenix as we move towards reopening.
Fri 12 Jun 2020
After giving much thought to when it will be safe and viable to re-open, we have decided Phoenix will remain closed to the public until the early autumn.
Tue 17 Mar 2020
It is with great regret that due to the evolving situation around COVID-19 we have taken the decision to close Phoenix to the public from tomorrow (Wednesday 18 March 2020).
Thu 9 Jan 2020
A new art installation premieres at Phoenix from 10 Jan – 23 Feb, featuring Thanatos - a perfume that evokes the scent of a decomposing body discovered in a woodland.
Wed 3 Apr 2019
We're delighted to have received confirmation that Arts Council England will invest £4 million of National Lottery money towards Phoenix 2020.
Tue 22 Jan 2019
Over half term, Phoenix is giving families the chance to put on virtual reality headsets, jump on a playground swing, and be transported into a thrilling virtual adventure.
Tue 27 Nov 2018
We're giving away tickets to a charity screening of It’s a Wonderful Life on Fri 7th Dec in return for donations to Action Homeless’ Winter Appeal.
Fri 16 Nov 2018
Phoenix is to become one of the first UK cinemas to screen Virtual Reality (VR) films as part of it regular cinema programme.
Mon 29 Oct 2018
We reveal the architectural plans for our two storey 1,200 square metre extension - with green roof terrace + room for 2 new cinemas, an art gallery and more!
Wed 24 Oct 2018
Phoenix delighted to receive news Leicester city council has committed £1 million towards Phoenix 2020 expansion project.
Thu 8 Mar 2018
Mahira Khan, Pakistan’s biggest celebrity actress will be in Leicester on Thursday 15 March to open the UK Asian Film Festival at Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre.
Mon 1 Jan 2018
Phoenix is delighted to congratulate its chairman Alan Tuckett who has been recognised with a Knighthood in the New Year Honours for his services to developing lifelong adult learning.
Fri 22 Dec 2017
Help us raise the £2,000 we need to buy 26 new amplified headsets – to help more people with sight and hearing loss enjoy films at Phoenix.
Wed 20 Dec 2017
Phoenix has announced ambitious plans to expand its current venue and become a four screen independent cinema by the year 2020.
Wed 21 Jun 2017
Paul Sng's documentary, Dispossession: The Great Housing Swindle, explores the catastrophic failures that have led to Britain's chronic shortage of social housing.
Wed 19 Apr 2017
Research shows watching films together makes a real difference to the lives of elderly, isolated and vulnerable people.
Mon 5 Dec 2016
BFI's Black Star season heads to Phoenix.
Tue 11 Oct 2016
Visitors to Leicester’s Diwali will be able to walk through ‘Ocean of Light’, a stunning outdoor artwork featuring thousands of lights suspended in space - hosted by Phoenix.
Tue 4 Oct 2016
Phoenix chairman Professor Alan Tuckett has received a top honour from UNESCO in recognition for his contribution to developing lifelong learning worldwide.
Tue 13 Sep 2016
Submissions are now open for filmmakers to submit short films to be screened as part of the Frightarama horror all-nighter on 28 Oct 2016
Wed 17 Aug 2016
The Short Cinema film festival, at Leicester’s Phoenix cinema and art centre, is in its tenth year and will run from Wed 24 August to Sat 27 August