Family Films and Activities

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 for all ages screening every weekend and throughout the school holidays, plus 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 plenty to tempt the fussiest of eaters!

And nestled at the back of our Café Bar, our Kids Corner has games, a kids film review board, and colouring supplies to keep youngsters entertained.

What's On...

Film / Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Sat 25 – Sun 26 Jan | All tickets £3

Eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts (Dick van Dyke) creates an amazing flying car that transports him and his family on adventures galore.

Stage On Screen / Anne Frank: Parallel Stories

Mon 27 Jan, 6.30pm

Created in celebration of what would have been Anne Frank’s 90th birthday and to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, Dame Helen Mirren tells the story of Anne’s life through the pages of her diary.

Film / Jumanji: The Next Level

Sat 1 – Sun 2 & Sat 8 – Sun 9 Feb

As the gang return to Jumanji to rescue a player, they discover that the game is actually broken and is starting to fight back! They’ll need to brave unknown dangers to escape the world's most dangerous game.

Essential Cinema / Princess Mononoke

Sat 8 – Sun 9 Feb

Hayao Miyazaki’s epic and one of the crowning achievements of his beloved animation company Studio Ghibli, Princess Mononoke is a mythic masterpiece and most definitely an essential piece of cinema.

Film / The Runaways

Fri 14 – Sun 16 Feb

After the death of their father, three runaway children and their two donkeys embark on a journey across the North York Moors, in a search for their estranged mother.

Film / Spies in Disguise

Tue 18 – Thu 20 Feb

When super suave spy Lance Sterling is somehow turned into a pigeon (!), it’s up to his geeky tech officer Walter to save the day. A fun animated caper, voiced by Will Smith and Tom Holland.

Film / Mrs. Doubtfire

Sat 29 Feb – Sun 1 Mar

This much-loved 90s comedy was the perfect vehicle for Robin Williams' unique talent and manic energy. With a superb supporting cast, including Sally Field and Pierce Brosnan, it really is as good as you remember.

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.

Schools / Artsmark Partnership

Throughout the school year

Phoenix is an Artsmark Partner, offering schools and education settings a range of activities to support their Artsmark journey

Workshop Archive

Online / Future Leicester

Available Now

Future Leicestrer is a downloadable virtual reality city created by young people at the Future Aleppo exhibition during Journeys Festival 2018