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Christmas Karma 12A

Fri 19 – Tue 23 Dec

Gurinder Chadha’s (Bend It Like Beckham) musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol features an all-star cast including Billy Porter, Pixie Lott and Danny Dyer.

Screening Sun 21 Dec
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Ella McCay 12A

Screening from Fri 19 Dec

Set in 2008, James L. Brooks (Broadcast News) new political comedy-drama follows a young US politician (Emma Mackey) becoming governor of her home state as she balances her career, family life, and relationship with her mentor.

Screening Sun 21 Dec
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It’s a Wonderful Life U

Screening from Fri 19 Dec

Journey back to 1946 with our annual screenings of Frank Capra's classic ode to family, community and the power of redemption; starring James Stewart as troubled businessman George Bailey.

Screening Sun 21 Dec
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The Polar Express U

Sat 20 – Tue 23 Dec

Based on the much loved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg, this gorgeously ethereal animation tells the story of a young boy’s Christmas Eve journey aboard the Polar Express, a magical train that’s bound for the North Pole.

Screening Sun 21 Dec
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The Muppet Christmas Carol U

Sat 20 – Tue 23 Dec

Muppet magic gets sprinkled over Charles Dickens' Christmas tale of miser Ebenezer Scrooge, starring Michael Caine alongside our Muppet favourites.

Screening Sun 21 Dec
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Silent Sherlock: Three Classic Cases PG

Sun 21 Dec, 3pm | Sun 28 Dec, 3.45pm

A rare opportunity to rediscover Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's favourite screen Sherlock, Eille Norwood, in three silent "two-reelers," newly restored by British Film Institute.

Screening Sun 21 Dec
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The Holdovers 15

Screening from Fri 19 Dec

★★★★★ – An old school slice of comfort and joy for the cold season – Eye for Film. A modern Christmas classic, Alexander Payne and Paul Giamatti reunite following Sideways in this delightful, bittersweet comedy set during the festive season at a stuffy New England prep scholl.

Screening Sun 21 Dec
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Folktales 12A

Screening from Fri 19 Dec

“Magical and warm, it’s also a bracing interlude of good cheer” – Wall Street Journal. Set in Norway, this moving documentary follows a group of teens learning to dog sled and survive the Arctic wilderness guided by patient teachers and a yard full of Alaskan huskies.

Screening Sun 21 Dec
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Christmas at Phoenix

Throughout December

Our festive programme brings seasonal classics back on the big screen, with something for the whole family.

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Cosy Christmas

Throughout December

Curl up in front of the big screen with our Cosy Christmas family screenings. Enjoy a luxurious hot chocolate and Christmas cookie with our discounted "Christmas Treat" tickets, bring-along your snuggliest blanket and cuddly toys, and settle in for some yuletide movie magic!

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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.

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MET Opera 25-26 Season

Oct 2025 – May 2026

The award-winning series of eight live high-definition broadcasts will begin its 19th Season on 18 October with a new production of Bellini’s La Sonnambula. This is followed by 7 further broadcasts including Franco Zeffirelli’s picture-perfect production of La Boheme starring Juliana Grigoryan and Freddie De Tommaso.

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.