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Folklore for Families

Screening throughout Jul – Aug

From the oldest surviving feature-length animation in cinema history to whimsical Celtic legends, we explore how myths, legends and folklore have been adapted into some of the best family films of all time.

/ Food & Drink

Lazy Sunday

Every Sunday morning, before the 12.30pm film

Lazy Sundays are back! Enjoy a film and brunch for £18.95 when attending our Sunday, 12.30pm film screening.

/ Exhibition

Leicester Computer Art Pioneers II (2026)

Until Fri 28 Aug | Café Bar, free

This all-new exhibition from the Computer Arts Archive features prints by renowned computer- and digital-artists with a connection to Leicester, including Pip Greasley, Susan Tebby, David Everitt, Antonio Roberts and Ashok Mistry, and more.

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Of Gods and Men

Screenings across Jul – Aug

Coinciding with the release of Christopher Nolan’s cinematic retelling of The Odyssey, we present a summer season of epic movies inspired by myths and legends.

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Stanley Kubrick Season

Screenings in Jul – Aug

To complement our Stanley Kubrick course on Sat 18 Jul, we present a trio of his films.

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Summer Lovin’

Screenings across Jul – Aug

As the weather heats up, so does our programme! Join us for a summer season of sizzling romances to rival the rising temperature, with gorgeous people in gorgeous climes. Expect heart-bursting and heart-breaking passion in equal measure.

/ Course

Talking Pictures Summer (Thursdays) 18+

Thursdays, 23 Jul – 1 Oct, 10.30am – 12pm

Share your love of film with this 10-week course of tutor-led group discussions. The price includes a cup of tea/coffee and a ticket to the weekday daytime screening of your choice.

/ Family

Minions & Monsters U

LAST CHANCE: Screening until Thu 23 Jul

Our favourite diminutive yellow agents of chaos rise to stardom in 1920s Hollywood!

/ Film

Leonora In The Morning Light 15

Screening from Fri 17 Jul

Adapted from the biographical novel based on the life of the celebrated British surrealist artist, Leonora Carrington.

/ Film

The Last One For The Road 15

Screening from Fri 17 Jul

★★★★ – Guardian. Three friends seek joie de vivre in this charming Italian road trip across the Venetian Plain.

/ Film

The Odyssey 15

MORE TIMES ADDED: Screening until 30 Jul

★★★★★ – Guardian. Christopher Nolan’s heroic new vision of Homer’s foundational epic finally makes its way to cinemas this summer.

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The Invite 15

LAST CHANCE: Screening until Thu 23 Jul

★★★★ – Guardian. When two neighbouring couples meet-up for the night, the evening spirals into unexpected places. A surprising, suspenseful and energetic 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.