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Arrietty – 4k Restoration – dubbed U

Sat 7 – Sun 8 Nov | Sat 14 – Sun 15 Nov | Relaxed environment screenings available

★★★★ – Guardian. Studio Ghibli’s much-loved adaptation of Mary Norton's classic, The Borrowers, returns to cinemas in a stunning 4K restoration.

Screening Sat 14 Nov
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Godzilla Minus Zero 15

Screening from Fri 13 Nov

★★★★ – “a truly spectacular monster battle royale” – Guardian. The 39th film in the Godzilla franchise and the sequel to Takashi Yamazaki's celebrated Godzilla Minus One.

Screening Sat 14 Nov
/ French Film Festival

Les Misérables cert. TBC

Sat 14 Nov, 1.30pm

A dramatic, new French-language version of Victor Hugo’s beloved classic featuring an all-star cast. After enduring 19 years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread...

Screening Sat 14 Nov
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Arrietty – 4k Restoration – subtitled U

Fri 6 Nov, 12.30pm | Sat 7 Nov, 1.45pm | Sat 14 Nov, 2.30pm

★★★★ – Guardian. Studio Ghibli’s much-loved adaptation of Mary Norton's classic, The Borrowers, returns to cinemas in a stunning 4K restoration.

Screening Sat 14 Nov
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Being Heumann TBC

Screening from Fri 13 Nov

Oscar-winning Siân Heder (CODA) directs this remarkable true story about revolutionary campaigner and activist Judy Heumann.

Screening Sat 14 Nov
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De Gaulle: Résistance 15

Screening from Fri 13 Nov

★★★★ – Times. June 1940. France collapses and signs the armistice. In the midst of the chaos, one man refuses to give up. The first part of Antonin Baudry's two-part historical epic.

Screening Sat 14 Nov
Interactive Art is the Best / Exhibition

Interactive Art is the Best

Until Thu 7 Jan | Café Bar, free

Interactive Art is the Best explores the work of Genetic Moo — artists Nicola Schauerman and Tim Pickup — whose collaborative practice has been at the forefront of interactive digital art in the UK for over two decades.

/ Leicester Jazz House

Leicester Jazz House Presents

Shows throughout 2026/27

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.

/ Filmwallahs

Filmwallahs

Screenings from Fri 13 Nov

Over the coming months, we'll be hosting a hand-picked collection of films for Filmwallahs, a community film club delivered by Phizzical in partnership with Phoenix and Tongues on Fire, the charity behind the UK Asian Film Festival.

/ French Film Festival UK

French Film Festival UK 2026

Throughout November and December

We're delighted to welcome the French Film Festival UK back to Phoenix for another celebration of the best in new French language cinema.

CQEarlies logo / Family Activities

CQ Earlies

Second Saturday of every month

Cultural Quarter Earlies is a series of free family activities in the Cultural Quarter, taking place on the second Saturday of every month. 12–4pm | Café Bar

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.

Descriptive Subtitled

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.