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/ Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme

Angry Squad: The Civil Servant and the Seven Swindlers 18+

Sat 14 Mar, 8pm

Straight-laced tax office employee Jiro falls victim to the clever scam of genius con artist Makoto in this thrilling, colourful and raucously entertaining caper from the director of One Cut Of The Dead.

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Industry Talk: BBC Apprenticeships and Career Pathways in Film with Noah Hopley-Jones 18

Thu 19 Mar 2026, 6.30pm

Join us for a conversation with Noah Hopley-Jones, exploring his career journey and current role at BBC Film.

/ Film Quiz

Film Quiz

Thu 19 Feb, 7.30pm

Test your film knowledge with our popular monthly film quiz, with the chance to win some epic prizes.

/ Film

Mystery Film 18

Fri 20 Feb, 6.15pm | Fri 20 Mar, 6.30pm | Fri 17 Apr, 6.15pm | Tickets £5.50 (+£1.25 admin fee for non-members)

Come with us on a journey through the weird, the wonderful, the cult and the long forgotten... into the world of mystery film. Nobody knows what the film will be until the lights drop and the opening titles roll.

/ Season

MET Opera 25-26 Season

Running until 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.

/ MET Opera

Tristan und Isolde TBC

Sat 21 Mar, 4pm

After years of anticipation, a truly unmissable event arrives in cinemas worldwide on March 21 as the electrifying Lise Davidsen tackles one of the ultimate roles for dramatic soprano.

/ Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme

I Am What I Am 18+

Mon 23 Mar, 6.15pm

After changing careers, thirty-year-old call centre worker Kasumi discovers what she truly wants, challenging traditional ideals of love and womanhood with the help of her own gang of unconventional friends.

/ Film

The Watermelon Woman 15

Mon 23 Mar, 7.30pm

A landmark of 1990s New Queer Cinema, The Watermelon Woman follows young black filmmaker Cheryl who sets out to sets out to make a documentary about a forgotten black film actress.

/ Exhibition

Amaal Said: Open Country

COMING SOON: Opens Fri 27 Mar | Phoenix gallery, free

Launching 27 March. Amaal Said's work Open Country follows a Somali mother and daughter as they set out on foot to trace Pilgrim's Way. The film explores the tension between being present in the here and now while still yearning for another place.

/ Film

Soul to Soul & DJ After-party – Ghana Independence Celebration TBC

Fri 27 Mar, from 6.30pm

A rare-chance to see this unforgettable musical celebration on the big screen, documenting the 1971 concert which saw a line-up of stellar African-American musicians come together for spectacular performances marking 14 years of Ghanaian independence.

/ Late Night Friday

Dead Lover – Scratch & Sniff screening! 18

Fri 27 Mar, 9.30pm

Arriving on the back of a raucous festival run (including Edinburgh International, TIFF and SXSW) where it garnered a legion of disgusted and die-hard fans, future cult-classic status beckons for this gloriously silly and deliriously dark horror-comedy.

/ Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme

Ghost Killer 18+

Sat 28 Mar, 8pm

When uni student Fumika finds a mysterious bullet case after another unsuccessful date, she is surprised to find herself haunted by its previous owner, the recently murdered legendary assassin, Hideo Kudo!

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.