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/ Summer Lovin'

Before Sunset 15

Mon 3 Aug, 7.30pm

★★★★ – Guardian. Set in Paris, Before Sunset is the second part in Richard Linklater's Before Trilogy, screening across three consecutive Mondays during our Summer Lovin' season.

/ Folklore for Families

Robin Hood (1973) U

Thu 6 Aug, 12.30pm | Thu 13 Aug, 12.30pm | Sun 23 Aug, 12.15pm

Robin and his band of merry men (anthropomorphised as foxes and bears) engage in a series of daring adventures to outwit Prince John.

/ Summer Lovin'

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg PG

Thu 6 Aug, 6.30pm | Sun 30 Aug, 3pm

Jacques Demy’s magnificent New Wave experiment is a vibrant pop-art musical romance like nothing else.

/ Film

Lady 15

Screening from Fri 14 Aug | Members Preview: Thu 6 Aug, 7.30pm

★★★★ – Guardian. Step into the shoes of a fame-hungry aristocrat in this sharp, witty mockumentary that takes a surreal turn. Sian Clifford stars.

/ Family

Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie U

Screening from Fri 7 Aug

When their ship gets caught in a storm, the PAW Patrol pups wash up on a tropical island that's teeming with dinosaurs.

/ Film

The Summer Book 12A

Screening from Fri 7 Aug

Starring Glenn Close and adapted from Tove Jansson’s beloved novella, this is a delicate and meditative account of family, growing up and growing old.

/ Double Bill

Summerween Double Bill – Midsommar & Wicker Man 18

Fri 7 Aug, 7pm

Get warmed up for Frightarama - our horror all-nighter in October - with this double bill of daylight horror movies.

/ Film

Hunt for the Wilderpeople – 10th Anniversary 12A

Screening from Fri 7 Aug

Taika Waititi's hilarious and heartfelt manhunt comedy screens to mark its 10th anniversary, following the sad loss of actor Sam Neill.

/ Film

Effi o Blaenau 15

Screening from Fri 7 Aug

A lyrically powerful Welsh working-class reimagining of the Greek tragedy of Ipheginia, based on Gary Owen's one-woman play.

/ Family Workshop

FREE Family Workshop

Sat 8 Aug, 12pm – 4pm | FREE

Get creative at our FREE monthly family workshop – just drop-in, no need to book! Part of Cultural Quarter Earlies.

/ Hitchcock

Notorious – 80th Anniversary U

Sat 8 Aug, 5.30pm | Thu 20 Aug, 7.30pm

One of Alfred Hitchcock’s finest, Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman star in this tangled web of espionage, romance and intrigue.

/ Documentary

Sheep, Actually + Director Q&A TBC

Sat 8 Aug, 5.45pm

The Sheep Detectives aren't the only sheep willing to grace our screens in 2026, Sheep, Actually is a moving documentary about the lives of sheep and the origins and creation of wool, featuring a sheep named Cow!

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.