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It’s a Wonderful Life – Donation Screening

Fri 5 Dec, 7.45pm

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!

/ Season

Cosy Christmas

Throughout December

Cosy family screenings of The Polar Express, Arthur Christmas, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Home Alone and The Snowman and the Snowdog. Our special Christmas Treat tickets include a hot chocolate and Christmas cookie!

/ Special event

Afternoon Picnic with Santa N/A

Sat 6 Dec, 3pm

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon (indoor) picnic with Santa, followed by a 4.30pm screening of festive family classic Arthur Christmas.

/ Cosy Christmas

Arthur Christmas U

Sat 6 Dec , 4.30pm | Sun 7 Dec, 12.15pm

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!

/ NT Live

NT Live: Inter Alia 15

Sat 6 Dec, 6pm

★★★★★ – Radio Times. Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.

/ Stage on Screen

André Rieu’s 2025 Christmas Concert: Merry Christmas TBC

Sat 6 Dec, 6.30pm | Sun 7 Dec, 2.30pm

Join André Rieu for his 2025 Christmas Concert – “Merry Christmas” and experience joyful carols, beautiful waltzes, and plenty of surprises – it’s the ultimate Christmas cinema event!

/ French Film Festival UK

The Shepherd and the Bear TBC

Sun 7 Dec, 3.30pm

Set high in the majestic French Pyrenees, this documentary explores a conflict provoked by the reintroduction of brown bears in the midst of a traditional shepherding community.

/ Festival

French Film Festival UK

Screenings from Nov – Dec

We’re delighted to welcome the French Film Festival UK back to Phoenix for their annual glittering celebration of the best in French language cinema.

/ Member Event

Members Screening: Scrooge U

Mon 8 Dec, 7pm

This year's free Christmas screening for MyPhoenix Members is the festival classic Scrooge (1951) with Alistair Sim. Chosen for you by the Membership Advisory Group.

/ Film Quiz

Film Quiz

Thu 11 Dec, 7.30pm

Test your film knowledge with our popular monthly film quiz, with the chance to win some epic prizes.

/ Phoenix Comedy Club

Phoenix Comedy Club 14+

Thu 11 Dec, 8pm (doors open 7.30pm)

Join us for our regular comedy night at The Nest, in partnership with Jokes On Us. Expect top quality acts, plus a compère, guaranteeing you an evening of midweek mirth.

/ French Film Festival UK

A Private Life TBC

Thu 11 Dec, 8.15pm

Lilian Steiner (Foster), a renowned psychiatrist, is convinced that the alleged suicide of one of her patients was in fact murder. She takes it upon herself to investigate.

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.