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/ Royal Ballet & Opera

Cinderella TBC

Sun 30 Nov, 2pm

An enchanting ballet for all the family.

/ Royal Ballet & Opera

The Nutcracker TBC

Sun 14 Dec, 2pm

A festive firecracker for all ages.

/ Royal Ballet & Opera

La Traviata TBC

Sun 18 Jan, 2pm

Verdi's intimate and sensuous opera of Pairisian love.

/ NT Live

NT Live: Hamlet 12A

Thu 22 Jan 2026, 7pm | Sat 24 Jan 2026, 7pm | Sun 25 Jan 2026, 3pm | Sat 31 Jan 2026, 5pm (subs)

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.

/ Film

R.E.M. X Buster Keaton’s Sherlock Jr U

Thu 5 Feb 2026, 8pm

Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music to bring audiences a unique big screen experience. Buster Keaton’s 1924 comedy classic is reimagined with R.E.M. 's alt-rock masterpieces Monster (1994) and New Adventures in Hi-Fi (1996).

/ Royal Ballet & Opera

Woolf Works TBC

Sun 15 Feb, 2pm

Olivier-award winning ballet triptych capturing the heart of Virginia Woolf’s uniquely artistic spirit.

/ Royal Ballet & Opera

Giselle TBC

Sun 8 Mar, 2pm

The quintessential Romantic ballet of love, betrayal and redemption.

/ Exhibition on Screen

Turner & Constable 12A

Thu 12 Mar 2026, 6.30pm | Sun 15 Mar 2026, 3.30pm

Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this unmissable new documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition.

/ Royal Ballet & Opera

Siegfried TBC

Sun 5 Apr, 2pm

The triumphant third chapter of Wagner's Ring cycle.

/ Royal Ballet & Opera

The Magic Flute TBC

Sun 26 Apr, 2pm

Mozart’s fantastical opera glitters in David McVicar’s enchanting production.

/ Exhibition on Screen

Frida Kahlo 12A

Thu 21 May 2026, 6.30pm | Sun 24 May 2026, 3.30pm

Take a journey through the life of a true icon, discover her art, and uncover the true story of the rebellious, passionate and turbulent life of Frida Kahlo.

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 now come with audio description, where a recorded narrator describes the on-screen action during gaps in the dialogue.

Autism friendly

For children and adults on the autistics / Asperger’s spectrum, these screenings have reduced sound levels, partially raised lighting, no trailers and freedom to move around.

Descriptive subtitles

For anyone who is deaf or has hearing loss, we show 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.