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Leicester Comedy Festival

Sat 7 – Sun 22 Feb

Leicester Comedy Festival is back at Phoenix with a programme that's bigger than ever!

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Tom Lawrinson: Work In Progress TBC

Sat 7 Feb 2026

Work in Progress comedy show from stand up and sketch comedian Tom Lawrinson.

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The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2026

Screening Feb – Mar

The UK’s biggest festival of Japanese cinema, the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme (JFTFP), is back for its latest and greatest instalment!

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Nemurubaka: Hypnic Jerks 18

Mon 9 Feb, 8.15pm

A stirring and tender offbeat comedy on youth, ambition and the bonds of sisterhood, adapted from Masakuzu Ishiguro’s original manga.

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Artist Talk: Computational Constructs N/A

Thu 12 Feb, 6.30pm | Free

With selected pieces from his latest artwork, Computational Constructs, on display in our Café Bar, join us for a talk from artist Sean Clark as he explores the ideas behind the work featured in his exhibition.

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Brontës on Screen 18+

Thursdays, 12 Feb – 4 Mar, 7pm – 8.30pm

With Emerald Fennell’s (Saltburn) new adaptation of Wuthering Heights due out in February, it’s the perfect time to explore the extraordinary influence of these three incredible Yorkshire sisters from the 19th century who changed the face of Gothic literature – and, by extension, gothic cinema – forever.

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Kit Sullivan: Gherkin Toe Press TBC

Fri 13 Feb, 6pm

Gherkin Toe Press is the latest not-thought-out show from untrained nincompoop Kit Sullivan. A surreal hour of random ideas, dead ends, and friendship.

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Joz Norris is Hugh Jackman is the Phantom of the Opera TBC

Fri 13 Feb, 7.30pm

20 years ago Hugh Jackman was offered the role of the Phantom of the Opera, a role Joz Norris has dreamed about his entire life. He turned it down. Now this musical extravaganza will reset the course of history.

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It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley TBC

Screening from Fri 13 Feb

★★★★ – NME. Through never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages and personal accounts, this lovingly crafted tribute explores the music, influences, relationships and legacy of nineties alt-rock icon, Jeff Buckley.

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Siblings: Dreamweavers TBC

Fri 13 Feb, 9pm

"★★★★★ – So savagely funny" – EdFringeReview. After a sell-out run at The Edinburgh Fringe 2025, Award-winning character comedians and IRL Sisters, Maddy and Marina Bye (Byes), are back.

/ Family Workshop

FREE Family Workshop

Sat 14 Feb, 12pm – 4pm | FREE

Get creative at our FREE drop-in family workshop in our Café Bar. This month we'll be having a laugh as we create our own funny portraits. Part of Cultural Quarter Earlies.

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Lil Wenker: Boyking TBC

Sat 14 Feb, 12.30pm

ALL HAIL BOYKING! His crown is mighty, his word is law, his favourite snack... Mummy’s Milk. From the award-winning performer-director duo Lil Wenker and Cecily Nash.

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.