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/ Film

From Ground Zero 12A

Screening from Fri 19 Sep

A collection of short films by Palestinian filmmakers capturing the diverse experiences, challenges, tragedies and moments of resilience from the people of Gaza.

/ Film

Mystery Film 18

Fri 19 Sep, 6.15pm | Fri 24 Oct, 6pm | Tickets £5.50 (+£1.25 admin fee for non-members)

Come with us on a journey through the weird, the wonderful, the cult and the long forgotten... into the world of mystery film. Nobody knows what the film will be until the lights drop and the opening titles roll.

/ Spoken word

Some-Antics Spoken Word N/A

Fri 19 Sep, 7pm

Join us upstairs in The Nest for an evening of poetry and music with Some-Antics Spoken Word.

/ Film

Steve 15

Screening from Fri 19 Sep

★★★★★ – Irish Independent. A headteacher (Cillian Murphy) fights to save his school for boys with behavioural difficulties from closure as a young student battles his own violent tendencies.

/ Staff pick

Melancholia 15

Sat 20 Sep, 8pm

Each month a Phoenix staff member picks a film, for September Hires and Conferencing Coordinator Lotte Coleman has chosen Lars von Trier’s superb metaphysical drama Melancholia.

/ Stage on Screen

Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe PG

Sun 21 Sep, 3.30pm | Mon 22 Sep, 7pm

One of the world’s greatest singers, Andrea Bocelli has a voice that transcends genres and generations. In this intimate portrait of the acclaimed Italian tenor, Bocelli, for the first time, tells his story in his own words.

/ Artist talk

Meet the Curators: Discussion hosted by Dr Sean Clark N/A

Mon 22 Sep, 6.30pm | Free

Join us for a free, informal discussion about our Café Bar exhibitions and the issues raised in our current exhibition, Listen, Scoundrels!

/ Leicester Jazz House

Leicester Jazz House Presents: John Etheridge’s Blue Spirits Trio N/A

Thu 25 Sep, 8pm

Leicester Jazz House return to Phoenix with a new season of performances for 2025/26, starting with John Etheridge’s Blue Spirits Trio.

/ Film

One Battle After Another 15

Screening from Fri 26 Sep

★★★★★ – Guardian. The new film from Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will be Blood, Phantom Thread) is a sprawling, free-wheeling black-comedy tale following a group of ex-revolutionaries reuniting after 16 years.

/ Film

Dead of Winter 15

Screening from Fri 26 Sep

★★★★★ – Guardian. Emma Thompson must protect a kidnapped teenage girl from a violent criminal gang in the remote snowbound wilderness of Minnesota.

/ Stage on Screen

Hamilton – 10th Anniversary TBC

Fri 26 Sep, 7.30pm | Sat 27 Sep, 7.30pm | Sun 28 Sep, 3pm

An unforgettable cinematic stage performance, the filmed version of the original Broadway production of Hamilton combines the best elements of live cinema and film to create a thrilling experience.

/ Late Night Friday

Ghost Dog: The Way of The Samurai (4K Restoration) 15

Fri 26 Sep, 9.30pm | Tickets £5.50 (+£1.25 admin fee for non-members)

★★★★ – Empire. Jim Jarmusch's mobland samurai indie with a now legendary soundtrack from RZA, starring Forest Whitaker.

Access Cinema

Regular screenings for people with differing access needs, to give all our customers the chance to enjoy a great cinema experience.

Audio described screenings

For our customers who are blind or have slight loss, many films come with audio description, where a recorded narrator describes the on-screen action during gaps in the dialogue. This is broadcast through wireless headsets so only the wearer can hear.

Relaxed environment screenings

Our relaxed environment screening have reduced sound levels, partially raised lighting, no trailers, and freedom to move around and use sensory aids. They are particularly suited to to people with neuro-diversities including autism, ADHD or other sensory processing disorders.

Captioned screenings

For anyone who is deaf or has hearing loss, we show descriptive subtitled versions of the latest English language movies in our main cinema screens.

Phoenix Leicester

Phoenix is Leicester’s centre for independent cinema, art and digital culture. Films and art deserve to be experienced somewhere special – which is why the whole Phoenix team works hard to make Phoenix a place where everyone can feel welcome and inspired.

Following a multi-million pound expansion, Phoenix now boast four state-of-the-art cinema screens, and shows everything from micro-budget independent films to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, plus film festivals and special events. And as an independent venue, the team handpicks Phoenix’s cinema programme specifically for Leicester audiences, so you’ll see things at Phoenix that aren’t screening in any other local cinemas.

With two superb galleries, Phoenix’s digital art programme presents exciting and innovative work by local and international artists; and short courses, workshops and activities provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn about and create their own film and art.

Our newly opened Café Bar offers a stylish and comfortable place to see friends and relax over a meal and drinks, or meet with clients and catch up on some work.

Phoenix believes that film and art have the power to enhance lives, and for many customers Phoenix staff make the difference. With a clear passion for their work, you’ll find many are studying film or art locally, or are involved in the wider creative community Phoenix attracts.

And as a local charity, all earnings go back into developing Phoenix’s creative programmes, enabling them to reach out to more people.

We hope to see you soon.