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Storytime with Santa N/A

Sat 12 Dec, 1pm | 2.30pm

Santa elves have gone down with snow-fever and the workshop needs some more helpers! Come and help him get ready for Christmas, and then settle down for a cosy festive story with milk and cookies.

/ Christmas at Phoenix

The Nightmare Before Christmas PG

Sun 13 Dec, 11.30am & Sat 19 Dec, 2.45pm

★★★★★ – Radio Times. When Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, accidentally stumbles into Christmas Town he is captivated by the festive cheer.

/ Christmas at Phoenix

Elf PG

Sun 13 Dec, 1.30pm & Sat 19 Dec, 12.15pm

A family favourite that needs no introduction! Will Ferrell stars in this fish-out-of-water story as the tallest elf in the toy factory, who travels to New York in search of his real father.

/ Royal Ballet & Opera

RBO: The Nutcracker 12A

Sun 13 Dec, 2pm

Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is a festive delight for all ages.

/ Film

Dune: Part Three TBC

Screening from Fri 18 Dec

The third and final part of Dennis Villeneuve’s visually spectacular epic, adapted from Frank Herbert’s acclaimed sci-fi novel series.

/ Leciester Queer Film Club

LQFC: Carol 15

Fri 18 Dec, 6.30pm

The entrancing love story between Therese Belivert and Carol Aird from Todd Haynes has become a queer Christmas classic.

/ Late Night Fridays

Die Hard 15

Fri 18 Dec, 9.15pm

★★★★★ – Guardian. As Christmas parties go, few have gone more disastrously than the Nakatomi Corporation's 1988 shindig. NYPD cop John McClane finds his reunion with his estranged wife, Holly, interrupted by a hostage crisis.

/ Ghost Stories for Christmas

A Warning to the Curious + The Signalman 15

Sat 19 Dec, 3pm

An annual tradition in the 1970s, the BBC's A Ghost Story for Christmas was a yuletide staple that has seen a resurgence in recent years, this December we present two double bills from the original run.

/ Christmas at Phoenix

Home Alone PG

Sun 20 Dec, 12.15pm & Tue 22 Dec, 12.30pm

John Hughes' classic family comedy is back on the big screen for the festive season. When the McAllister family left on their Christmas vacation they forgot one small thing – Kevin!

/ Christmas at Phoenix

The Snowman + Enderby Band Live accompaniment U

Sun 20 Dec, 2pm

We are delighted to be joined by Enderby Band who will present a special festive performance of Christmas classic The Snowman with a live score.

/ Christmas at Phoenix

The Puppet Folk Experience N/A

Mon 21 Dec, 5pm

The Puppet Folk Experience is proud to present a “most sensational” festive tribute show, bringing acoustic mayhem, heart and humour to family audiences this Christmas.

/ Boxing Day Classic

Boxing Day Classic: The Lady Eve U

Sat 26 Dec, 3.45pm

In keeping with our tradition of screening a classic film on Boxing Day, this year we present Preston Sturges' superb screwball comedy starring Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda.

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.