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/ MET Opera

MET: Samson et Dalila TBC

Sat 5 Dec, 5pm

Saint-Saëns’s spectacular take on the biblical hero of legendary strength and the seductive Philistine whose beauty overpowers him returns in the Met’s larger-than-life production.

/ 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 sure to be a festive firecracker for all ages.

/ Exhibition on Screen

Renoir & Love TBC

Thu 21 Jan 2027, 6.15pm | Sun 24 Jan 2027, 3pm

Be transported back to a Parisian summer of love through the eyes of a true visionary.

/ Royal Opera

MET: La Fanciulla del West TBC

Sat 23 Jan 2027, 6pm

Puccini’s exhilarating drama of the Wild West returns in a new staging by Richard Jones.

/ Royal Opera

RBO: Götterdämmerung TBC

Sun 7 Feb 2027, 2pm

For the long-awaited finale of Wagner’s epic saga, director Barrie Kosky situates the rich apocalyptic drama in a contemporary world of dream-like turmoil.

/ Royal Opera

RBO: Così fan tutte TBC

Sun 28 Feb 2027, 2pm

A contemporary re-imagining of the 1790 classic where 18th-century romantic trickery meets deeply satirical high-tech deceit.

/ MET Opera

MET: Silent Night TBC

Sat 20 Mar 2027, 5pm

Composer Kevin Puts returns to the Met with his Pulitzer Prize–winning opera, inspired by the true events of the 1914 Christmas truce.

/ Royal Ballet

RBO: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland TBC

Sun 28 Mar 2027, 2pm

Christopher Wheeldon's wildly imaginative Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is an explosion of colour, stage magic, and sophisticated choreography.

/ MET Opera

MET: Manon TBC

Sat 3 Apr 2027, 5pm

Superstar soprano Nadine Sierra takes on another alluring French heroine, the irresistible title character of Massenet’s passionate drama, live from the Met stage.

/ Royal Ballet

RBO: Swan Lake TBC

Sun 25 Apr 2027, 2pm

Liam Scarlett’s production for The Royal Ballet creates an enduring ballet spectacle of love, treachery and forgiveness.

/ Royal Opera

RBO: Tosca TBC

Sun 9 May 2027, 2pm

Oliver Mears’s acclaimed production returns, setting Puccini’s operatic thriller in a contemporary, war-torn Rome.

/ Exhibition on Screen

Monet TBC

Thu 13 May 2027, 6.15pm | Sun 16 May 2027, 3pm

Immerse yourself in the iconic masterpieces of the artist who both named and was the figurehead of the Impressionist movement in this dazzling exploration of Monet.

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.