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The Smashing Machine 15

Screening from Fri 3 Oct

★★★★★ – Discussing Film. Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems) makes his solo directorial debut with this bone-crunching sports drama, based on the extraordinary true story of MMA legend Mark Kerr.

Screening Sat 4 Oct
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Urchin 15

Screening from Fri 3 Oct

★★★★★ – Discussing Film. A homeless person in London tries to get his life back on track in Harris Dickinson's (Scrapped, Triangle of Sadness) award winning directorial debut.

Screening Sat 4 Oct
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The Golden Spurtle PG

Screening from Fri 3 Oct

★★★★ – Radio Times. This sublimely entertaining documentary is set in the sleepy highland village of Carrbridge, which every year hosts the World Porridge Making Championships.

Screening Sat 4 Oct
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Ellis Park 15

Screening from Fri 3 Oct

The first documentary from acclaimed Australian filmmaker Justin Kurzel (The Order, Macbeth, Snowtown) offers a deeply personal personal insight into the life of renowned musician Warren Ellis.

Screening Sat 4 Oct
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To Be Frank – Me, Frank and the Music Industry 18

Fri 3 Oct, 8.30pm | Sat 4 Oct, 8.15pm

To Be Frank is a rockumentary film that follows the life journey of Frank Benbini (Uncle Frank) from humble beginnings on a Leicester council estate with his single working-class Mum, to internationally renowned musician, touring the world with major artists.

Screening Sat 4 Oct
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Fallen 15

Sat 4 Oct, 8.30pm | Mon 13 Oct, 8.15pm

In this supernatural thriller a Philadelphia detective is pulled into the world of the occult while investigating a string of apparent copycat murders after the execution of a serial killer.

Screening Sat 4 Oct
/ Season

Kaiju continues…

Films screening Sep - Nov

After a great response in August, our kaiju (literally translated as “strange beast”) season continues into autumn with 9 more classic monster movies!

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Lazy Sunday

Every Sunday morning, before the 12.30pm film

Lazy Sundays are back! Enjoy a film and brunch for £14.95 when attending our Sunday, 12.30pm film screening.

/ Leicester Jazz House

Leicester Jazz House Presents

Shows throughout autumn/winter 2025/26

We’re delighted to be hosting a new series of live performances in partnership with Leicester Jazz House, bringing world class performers to our intimate Screen 2 stage.

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Sue Gollifer Retrospective

Fri 19 Sep – Sun 11 Jan | Phoenix gallery, Free

Following its London show, we are excited to bring this collection of rarely-seen original works by artist and printmaker Sue Gollifer to our gallery, alongside complementary video material.

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Ernest Edmonds and Jonathan Knoblauch: Quantum Computing Art

Thu 2 Oct – Mon 29 Dec | Café Bar, Free

We present the latest collection of work from internationally recognised computer art pioneer, Ernest Edmonds, which use quantum computers to generate elements of the ever-evolving artworks.

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.