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/ Documentary

Sheep, Actually + Director Q&A TBC

Sat 8 Aug, 5.45pm

The Sheep Detectives aren't the only sheep willing to grace our screens in 2026, Sheep, Actually is a moving documentary about the lives of sheep and the origins and creation of wool, featuring a sheep named Cow!

/ Concert Film

Grateful Dead Meet-Up At The Movies 2026 12A

Sat 8 Aug, 8pm

Come celebrate the 35th anniversary of an iconic Grateful Dead show as it makes a high-energy return to the big screen! Join Dead Heads in your neighborhood - and around the world - for the 2026 Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies.

/ Of Gods and Men

The Adventures of Robin Hood U

Sun 9 Aug, 3.15pm

★★★★★ – Radio Times. A witty, charming and utterly breathtaking adventure that remains the definitive big-screen portrayal of The Prince of Thieves.

/ Summer Lovin'

What’s Up, Doc? PG

Sun 9 Aug, 3.30pm | Sat 22 Aug, 6.15pm

Barbra Streisand zips with joyous Loony Tunes energy through Peter Bogdanovich’s madcap screwball romance.

/ Families & Young People

Phoenix Film Camp (17 – 21) N/A

Mon 10 – Fri 14 Aug, 9.30am – 3.30pm

Develop your talent, learn new skills and make two short films in a week on our exciting 5-day summer course for young filmmakers.

/ Summer Lovin'

Before Midnight 15

Mon 10 Aug, 7.30pm

★★★★★ – Evening Standard. Almost two decades after their paths first cross on a train to Vienna, we return to Jesse and Celine's relationship once more. The final instalment of Richard Linklater's Before Trilogy, screening over three successive Monday evenings this summer.

/ Summer Lovin'

True Romance 18

Thu 13 Aug, 8pm | Fri 14 Aug, 8.30pm

A witty, slick, sun-drenched romantic thrill ride from the wild imagination of Quentin Tarantino and Tony Scott.

/ Film

Nimrods: A Green Day Comedy 18

Thu 13 Aug, 8.30pm | Fri 14 Aug, 7.45pm

Three high school friends go on a road trip thinking that their band is opening for Green Day on New Year’s Eve. A must for fans of Billie, Tré and Mike, this new comedy is inspired by Green Day's early touring days and features a career-spanning 22-song collection.

/ Film

Recovered: Doctor Who Special 18

Sat 15 Aug, 2.30pm | Tickets £20 (+£1.25 admin fee for non-members)

Film is Fabulous! is bringing a special screening of three Doctor Who episodes to Phoenix, offering fans a chance to experience the recently-recovered episodes of The Daleks’ Master Plan – The Nightmare Begins, Day of Armageddon, and Devil’s Planet– on the big screen.

/ Storytelling session

Film and Folklore PG

Sun 16 Aug, 2pm

Join Tom the Tale Teller for a storytelling session inspired by folklore and legend, followed by a relaxed family screening of the beautiful, animated film Song of the Sea.

/ Hitchcock

Strangers on a Train PG

Sun 16 Aug, 3.30pm | Mon 31 Aug, 6.15pm

Two strangers meet on a train and agree to "swap murders" in Hitchcock's classic and deadly cat and mouse tale.

/ Green Screen

Rhino 12A

Mon 17 Aug, 6.30pm

A gripping documentary about saving the critically endangered black rhino, narrated by Academy Award nominee Tom Hardy.

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.