Summer fun for families

With family tickets just £6 per person – Phoenix is fantastic value for families in Leicester. And it’s right in the heart of the city centre.

We’ve got great family films suitable for all ages screening throughout the summer holidays, plus our free workshops giving kids the chance to get creative with the latest digital technologies.

While you’re here, why not grab a bite to eat in our Café Bar? There’s a ‘pick & mix’ menu for children with even the fussy eaters finding something they like!

Nestled at the back of our Café Bar, our kids corner is packed with games, mini kids film reviews, colouring supplies and even competitions to keep the kids entertained.

What's On...

Film / Astro Kid

Sat 28 – Sun 29 Sep

When their spaceship is destroyed as they travel through the galaxy, 10-year-old Willy is separated from his parents and finds himself alone on a wild and uncharted planet...

Film / Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion

Sat 5 – Sun 6 Oct

When Asterix sets out to find a new keeper of the secret formula that protects his village from Roman invaders, his quest to find someone worthy of this honour is jeopardised by an evil wizard and Caesar’s army.

Film / Monsters Inc.

Sat 12 – Mon 14 Oct

Kids have always been afraid of the monsters under the bed, but things are turned on their head in this classic Pixar animation when a child follows a monster "Sulley" back to their world, much to the terror of Sulley and his fellow monsters.

Film / The Wizard of Oz

Fri 18 – Sun 20 Oct

When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are carried away to the magical land of Oz, where they meet a wicked witch, a scarecrow, a tin man, a cowardly lion and a wizard...

More info

Phoenix / Visiting Phoenix

Phoenix is located in Leicester’s city centre, within the Cultural Quarter, just a 10 minute walk from the train station. We are open 7 days a week.

Info / Family Arts Standards

From the Family Arts Campaign

Phoenix is signed up to the Family Arts Standards, a national quality mark for family arts activities

Schools / Arts Award Supporter

Throughout the school year

Phoenix is a supporter of Arts Council England's Arts Award and offers chances for young people to take part in the cultural experiences necessary to achieve their qualification.

Phoenix / Menus

Our seasonal menus and daily specials cater for all tastes, offering light snacks to main meals, all prepared fresh to order.

Workshop Gallery