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Sunday Jazz

Sun 5 Jul, 1.30pm – 3.30pm | FREE in our Café Bar

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

/ An Indian Summer

Cactus Pears (Sabar Bonda) + Q&A 15

Sun 5 Jul, 3pm

Screening in partnership with Inspirate for An Indian Summer, Rohan Parashuram Kanawade's multi award-winning film is a tender and intimate exploration of grief, identity and queer love within a traditional rural community.

/ Coen Brothers - The First Eight

The Hudsucker Proxy PG

Mon 6 Jul, 7.30pm

A Coens' deep-cut, this meticulous screwball comedy is a dark, quirky, and loving tribute to the films of Frank Capra and Preston Sturges.

/ Screen Queens

Lesbian Space Princess 15

Mon 6 Jul, 8.15pm

★★★★ – Guardian. Screen Queens present this witty, crude and wonderfully animated queer romp through space.

/ Coen Brothers - The First Eight

Fargo 15

Sat 11 Jul, 8pm

A hilarious, violent, and curiously cosy thriller. A big screen must - You betcha!

/ NT Live

NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World 12A

Thu 4 Jun, 7pm | Sun 12 Jul, 3pm

Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s spirited comedy of youth and self-discovery.

/ Coen Brothers - The First Eight

The Big Lebowski 18

Mon 20 Jul, 7.30pm

Jeff Bridges is The Dude, an L.A slacker who becomes an unwitting P.I. when a millionaire’s wife is held to ransom by nihilists.

/ Coen Brothers - The First Eight

O Brother, Where Art Thou? 12A

Thu 30 Jul, 7.30pm

“Hot damn! It’s The Soggy Bottom Boys!” With a barn-stomping bluegrass soundtrack and gorgeous sepia cinematography, this is a timeless, all-American comedy yarn!

/ 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.

/ FIlm

It’s Nice Up North + Q&A U

Fri 9 Oct, 7.30pm | Tickets £16 (+£1.25 admin fee for non-members)

A special, 20th-anniversary screening tour of Graham Fellows’ much-loved comedy documentary film It’s Nice Up North, presented as a tribute to the late Martin Parr - the celebrated photographer who shot the film.

/ 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.

/ 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.