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/ Artist Talk

Marcus West: Artist Talk N/A

Thu 29 May, 7pm | FREE

Join us for an in-person talk by pioneering computer artist Marcus West where he will discuss his algorithmic artwork created over a 40 year year period and share his experiences working with the EMS Synthi 100 synthesiser in the 1970s.

/ Film

The Salt Path 12A

Screening from Fri 30 May

Based on Raynor Winn's bestseller and starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, The Salt Path is the true story of a couple whose connection with the natural world helps them overcome challenges and ultimately reconnect with one another.

/ Film

The Ballad of Wallis Island 12A

Screening from Fri 30 May

On a secluded island, an eccentric lottery winner dreams of getting his favourite musical duo back together for one last gig. The fantasy becomes real as the bandmates and former lovers agree to play a private show on the island, not knowing it is for an audience of one!

/ Late Night Friday

Hackers – 30th Anniversary 12A

Fri 30 May, 9.30pm

The distilled essence of pure 1990s, Iain Softley’s hugely enjoyable tech thriller stars Johnny Lee Miller and Angelina Jolie as teenage hackers whose youthful hijinks see them framed for industrial espionage.

/ Course

Canuck – A History of Canadian Cinema 18+

Thursdays, 5 – 26 Jun, 7pm – 9pm

Despite recent claims to the contrary – Canada is very much its own nation, with a unique storytelling sensibility that draws on its diverse peoples, histories and language. Join one of its exports (Kenton Hall) for this 4-week guide to the cinematic wonders of the Great White North.

/ Leicester Jazz House

Leicester Jazz House Presents

Running until June 2025

We’re delighted to be hosting a series of live performances in partnership with Leicester Jazz House, bringing world class performers to our intimate Screen 2 stage.

/ Leicester Jazz House

Leicester Jazz House Presents: Elina Duni & Rob Luft Trio N/A

Thu 5 Jun, 8pm

We're excited to welcome the Elina Duni & Rob Luft Trio, who bring to Phoenix their timeless songs of love and exile. Part of our season in partnership with Leicester Jazz House.

/ Food & Drink

Wine Tasting 18

Fri 6 Jun, 7pm

Join us for an evening of wine tasting with our supplier Woodthorpe Wines. Certified Sommelier Matthew Whitaker will guide you through a bespoke menu of hand-picked wines.

/ Film

Hold Tight Raver + “Rave Ride” 18

Sat 7 Jun, 6.30pm

This locally-made short documentary explores the rave scene in Leicester and the Midlands between 1988 and 1994, with a backdrop of house, jungle techno, breakbeat hardcore and drum and bass.

/ NT Live

NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire 15

Sat 7 Jun, 7pm | Thu 12 Jun, 7pm (caps) | Sun 15 Jun, 7pm

Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas.

/ Phoenix Comedy Club

Phoenix Comedy Club 14+

Thu 12 Jun, 8pm

Join us for our regular comedy night at The Nest on the second Thursday every month. Expect top quality acts, plus a compère, guaranteeing you an evening of midweek mirth.

/ Film

Lord of the Rings: Extended Editions all-dayer 12A

Sat 14 Jun, from 10am

Almost a year to the day since our last all-dayer event, we're returning to Middle-Earth for the extended editions of Peter Jackson’s beloved trilogy.

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 now come with audio description, where a recorded narrator describes the on-screen action during gaps in the dialogue.

Autism friendly

For children and adults on the autistics / Asperger’s spectrum, these screenings have reduced sound levels, partially raised lighting, no trailers and freedom to move around.

Descriptive subtitles

For anyone who is deaf or has hearing loss, we show 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.