Christmas at Phoenix

Escape the usual saccharine yuletide fare with this alternative Christmas classic from the ‘80s. Struggling inventor Randall Peltzer purchases a cute “mogwai” and gives it to his son Billy.

Create your very own gorgeous Christmas wreath with plenty of help along the way!

From legendary director Satoshi Kon (Parika, Perfect Blue), this story takes place in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on Christmas Eve.

Our annual charity donation screening returns in support of Alice Hawkins Community Projects. Simply bring along an item from the 'shopping list' to our Box Office, and get a free ticket to this special event in return!

When Santa Claus makes the fatal error of delivering presents to every child but one on Christmas Eve, it’s up to his youngest - and clumsiest - son, Arthur to set things right as the clock is ticking to Christmas morning!

An annual tradition in the 1970s, the BBC's A Ghost Story for Christmas was a yuletide staple that has seen a resurgence in recent years, this December we present two double bills from the original run.

Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns following 2025’s riotous presentation, with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “A Christmas Secret”.

Based on the much loved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg, this gorgeously ethereal animation tells the story of a young boy’s Christmas Eve journey aboard the Polar Express, a magical train that’s bound for the North Pole.

★★★★★ – Radio Times. When Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, accidentally stumbles into Christmas Town he is captivated by the festive cheer.

Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is a festive delight for all ages.

A family favourite that needs no introduction! Will Ferrell stars in this fish-out-of-water story as the tallest elf in the toy factory, who travels to New York in search of his real father.

The entrancing love story between Therese Belivert and Carol Aird from Todd Haynes has become a queer Christmas classic.

★★★★★ – Guardian. As Christmas parties go, few have gone more disastrously than the Nakatomi Corporation's 1988 shindig. NYPD cop John McClane finds his reunion with his estranged wife, Holly, interrupted by a hostage crisis.

An annual tradition in the 1970s, the BBC's A Ghost Story for Christmas was a yuletide staple that has seen a resurgence in recent years, this December we present two double bills from the original run.

We are delighted to be joined by Enderby Band who will present a special festive performance of Christmas classic The Snowman with a live score.

John Hughes' classic family comedy is back on the big screen for the festive season. When the McAllister family left on their Christmas vacation they forgot one small thing – Kevin!

The Puppet Folk Experience is proud to present a “most sensational” festive tribute show, bringing acoustic mayhem, heart and humour to family audiences this Christmas.

In keeping with our tradition of screening a classic film on Boxing Day, this year we present Preston Sturges' superb screwball comedy starring Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda.