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/ Live Jazz

Sunday Jazz

Sun 6 Sep, 1.30pm | FREE in our Café Bar

We're delighted to present a new series of monthly jazz performances in our Café Bar, providing a glorious soundtrack to your Sunday lunch or afternoon drinks.

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Early Mann

September

To mark the release of the new Final Cut 4K restoration of his 1986 thriller Manhunter, we present Michael Mann's first three feature films on the big screen.

/ Early Mann

The Jericho Mile 12A

Mon 7 Sep, 8.15pm

Mann made his feature-length directorial debut with this superb TV movie starring Peter Strauss as a man incarcerated in Folsom Prison who takes up running around the prison yard.

/ Platform

Short PLATFORM 18

Thu 10 Sep, 6.30pm

An evening of short films from filmmakers and artists across the Midlands, bringing together different genres, styles and stories, giving you the chance to experience the range of what’s being made in the region.

/ Event

C3 Pop-Up Art Market

Sat 12 Sep, 12pm – 4pm | FREE

The C3 pop-up art market brings local creatives and makers together in The Nest, 12pm – 4pm. Upcoming dates are: Sat 12 Sep. 

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Thief 18

Sat 12 Sep, 8pm

★★★★ – Empire. Michael Mann's minimalist neo-noir looks as authentic and original today as it did in 1981 and Hollywood icon James Caan is on terrific form as Frank, a professional safecracker determined to lead a normal life.

/ Heritage Open Days

Projection Room Tour & Talk N/A

Sun 13 – Thu 17 Sep

Come behind-the-scenes! As part of Heritage Open Days, a rare opportunity to visit our projection room and see how the magic of cinema is made possible.

/ Exhibition on Screen

James McNeill Whistler TBC

Thu 17 Sep, 6.15pm | Sun 20 Sep, 3pm

Unveiling the bold, innovative artist behind one of the most famous paintings in history, this exhibition on screen reawakens the world to James McNeill Whistler's work and legacy.

/ Season

MET Opera 2026-27 Season

Running until June 2027

The award-winning series of eight live high-definition broadcasts will begin its 20th season on 19 September with an anniversary celebration. This is followed by seven further broadcasts, including Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale Macbeth, starring baritone Quinn Kelsey and soprano Lise Davidsen.

/ MET Opera

MET: Twenty Years of the Met in Cinemas – An Anniversary Celebration TBC

Sat 19 Sep, 6pm

A celebration of the Met’s two decades of onstage glory as experienced in cinemas showcasing unforgettable on stage moments.

/ Early Mann

The Keep 18

Mon 21 Sep, 8.30pm

A fascinating cult-horror oddity in Mann’s filmography, The Keep feels like a mix of John Carpenter and Ken Russell with moody soundscapes provided by Tangerine Dream.

/ NT Live

The Misanthrope 15

Thu 24 Sep, 7pm | Sat 26 Sep, 7.30pm | Sun 27 Sep, 3pm (caps)

Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy.

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.