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Bad Apples 15

Screening from Fri 18 Sep

Four-time Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan (The Outrun, Little Women) stars in this biting satire as a primary school teacher who does something drastic with a problem student.

Screening Mon 21 Sep
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Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom U

Screening from Fri 18 Sep

Everyone’s favourite on-screen sheep is back! And a wild beast is on the loose ahead of Halloween in Mossy Bottom.

Screening Mon 21 Sep
/ Documentary

The Cycle of Love 12A

Screening from Fri 18 Sep

This extraordinary documentary tells a real-life love story like no other. 23-year-old street artist PK sets off on a 6,000 mile journey to India on a second-hand bicycle to reunite with the love of his life, Lotta.

Screening Mon 21 Sep
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Pressure 12A

MORE SHOWS ADDED: Screening until Thu 24 Sep

★★★★ – Empire. Based on David Haig’s critically acclaimed 2014 play, Pressure tells the dramatic true story of professional rivalry and jeopardy behind the execution of the D-Day landings.

Screening Mon 21 Sep
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Late Fame 15

MORE SHOWS ADDED: Screening until Thu 24 Sep

★★★★ – Guardian. Willem Dafoe is on superb form in Kent Jones’ drama playing ageing New York poet Ed Saxberger who finds fame late when a group of young artists welcome him into their circle.

Screening Mon 21 Sep
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Resident Evil 15

Screening from Fri 18 Sep

Filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) thrillingly reinvents the Resident Evil franchise with a terrifying tale set over one horrific night.

Screening Mon 21 Sep
/ Film + Director Q&A

Extra Geography + Director Q&A 15

Mon 21 Sep, 7pm

“★★★★" – Guardian. “Extra Geography joins the ranks of instant greats like Lady Bird, Booksmart and Frances Ha” – Variety.

Screening Mon 21 Sep
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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.

Screening Mon 21 Sep
/ Season

Alfred Hitchcock Season

Screenings through to 1 November

Our extended season of Alfred Hitchcock classics continues throughout the autumn, with 6 more titles including Vertigo, The Birds, and Psycho.

CQEarlies logo / Family Activities

CQ Earlies

Second Saturday of every month

Cultural Quarter Earlies is a series of free family activities in the Cultural Quarter, taking place on the second Saturday of every month. 12–4pm | Café Bar

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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.

/ 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.

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.

Descriptive Subtitled

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.