Bolshoi Ballet / The Nutcracker
Sun 15 Dec, 3pm | Limited tickets available
This timeless story accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s magical score is a true Christmas institution, beloved by all ages.
NT Live / Fleabag
Sun 15 Dec, 6.30pm | Sun 5 Jan, 5.30pm
★★★★★ – Guardian. Another chance to see the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series.
Christmas Crackers / White Christmas
Mon 16 Dec, 1.30pm
We bring you a sack full of festive cheer with this classic Hollywood musical, starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen.
Great Composers / In Search of Beethoven
Tue 17 Dec, 6.30pm
In Search of Beethoven brings together the world’s leading performers and experts on Beethoven to reveal new insights into this legendary composer.
Film / Star Wars Triple Bill: Episodes VII - IX
Wed 18 Dec, 6pm
The circle is now complete... Almost! Watch the Star Wars sequel trilogy come to its shattering conclusion with this epic triple bill.
Film / Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
Wed 18 Dec, 6pm
Chewie, we're home. The heroes of the original trilogy return for the sequel you never thought you would see as the saga begins again for a new generation.
Film / Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
Wed 18 Dec, 9pm
As Rey learns the ways of the Force under the guidance of Luke Skywalker, the rest of the Resistance are relentlessly pursued across the galaxy by the First Order.
Film / Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker
Thu 19 Dec – Mon 2 Jan (excl. 25 Dec and 1 Jan)
The circle is now complete... The Skywalker saga comes to an epic conclusion this December in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Christmas Crackers / Home Alone
Thu 19 Dec, 6.15pm
John Hughes’ classic family comedy is back on the big screen for the festive season.
Film / Frozen II
Fri 20 – Tue 31 Dec (excl. 25 Dec and 1 Jan)
★★★★ – Observer. Released in 2013, Frozen became a global phenomenon, and this winter we're transported back to Arendelle for the long-awaited sequel to Disney’s greatest animated musical since Beauty and the Beast.
Christmas Crackers / It's a Wonderful Life
Fri 20 – Tue 24 Dec
Escape the heaving city centre and the last minute Christmas shoppers and journey back to 1946 with our annual screenings of Frank Capra’s classic.
Christmas Crackers / Die Hard
Sat 21 Dec, 9.15pm
Enjoy one of cinema’s greatest action films back on the big screen this December. Yippee-ki-yay Father Christmas!
Gene Kelly Christmas / Anchors Aweigh
Sun 22 Dec, 2pm
Gene Kelly stars alongside Frank Sinatra as two sailors on shore leave who decide to help an aspiring singer get an audition at MGM.
Gene Kelly Christmas / Singin' in the Rain
Thu 26 Dec, 3.30pm
★★★★★ – The Guardian. It’s an annual Phoenix tradition to screen a classic film on Boxing Day, and what could be more enjoyable than this musical masterpiece?
Film / Ordinary Love
Fri 27 Dec – Thu 2 Jan (excl. 1 Jan)
★★★★ – The Guardian. Lesley Manville and Liam Neeson star is this honest and soulful portrayal of a couple on the challenging journey through cancer treatment.
Film / Mystery Film
Fri 27 Dec, 6.15pm
Escape the house after Christmas for an adventure into the unknown with a special edition of our Mystery Film... a secret more closely guarded than the exact location of Santa’s workshop!
Film / Honey Boy
Fri 27 Dec – Thu 2 Jan (excl. 1 Jan)
Written by Shia LaBeouf (The Peanut Butter Falcon), this gripping and surprising moving drama is based on LaBeouf’s own childhood and difficult relationship with his father.
Gene Kelly Christmas / On the Town
Mon 30 Dec, 6.10pm
Three fun-loving sailors – played by Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Jules Munshin – have 24 hours of shore leave in New York City, and they plan to make every second count!
Concert / Berliner Philharmoniker LIVE: New Year’s Eve
Tue 31 Dec, 4pm
Celebrate the end of 2019 with the Berliner Philharmoniker's glittering New Year’s Eve Concert.
Stage Russia / Count Orlov Musical
Sun 12 Jan, 3.30pm
The Moscow Operetta Theatre's Count Orlov Musical is a remarkable tale of love and betrayal based on one of the most dramatic episodes in the history of the Russian Empire.
Exhibition on Screen / Lucian Freud: A Self Portrait
Tue 14 Jan, 6.15pm | Sun 19 Jan, 3pm
The Royal Academy of Arts in London is bringing together Lucian Freud’s self-portraits for a new exhibition of works by this modern master of British art.
NT Live / Small Island
Thu 16 Jan, 7.30pm
★★★★★ – Guardian. Returning due to demand, Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel comes to life in an epic theatre adaptation, filmed live on stage as part of NT Live’s10th birthday.
Bolshoi Ballet / Giselle
Sun 26 Jan, 3pm
The Bolshoi bring to life one of the oldest and greatest works of classical dance. Giselle dies when she learns she has been betrayed by the man she loves, and he in turn is condemned to dance until death.
Stage On Screen / Anne Frank: Parallel Stories
Mon 27 Jan - Mon 27 Jan
Created in celebration of what would have been Anne Frank’s 90th birthday and to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, Dame Helen Mirren tells the story of Anne’s life through the pages of her diary, a story that, having sold over 30 million copies, has touched readers and students all over the world.
More about Phoenix
Phoenix / About Cinema
Phoenix is an independent cinema screening the best films from around the world, from micro-budget foreign pictures to Hollywood blockbusters.
Phoenix / About Art
Phoenix’s art and digital culture programme presents free exhibitions, by artists from across the world, supported by Arts Council England and De Montfort University.
Phoenix / About Learning
Whether for pleasure, professional skills or education, Phoenix's short courses, talks, workshops and screenings make learning rewarding and fun.
Phoenix Leicester
Phoenix is Leicester’s centre for independent cinema, art and digital culture. We are a charity.
In our two modern cinema screens we show everything from micro-budget independent films to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, and we regularly organise festivals and events.
Our regularly changing art programme presents work by local and international artists, and our education work helps people of all ages to learn about, and create their own, film and art.
At Phoenix, we believe film and art have the power to enhance our lives. Watching a movie or visiting a gallery can entertain and inspire us, offering new perspectives on our lives and those of others.
They deserve to be experienced somewhere special – which is why we work hard to ensure Phoenix is a place everyone can feel welcome and inspired.
If you fancy a drink, dinner or somewhere to meet friends, our Café Bar is open all day serving freshly-cooked food, and drinks you can take into our cinema screen if you wish.
For many customers, our staff make the difference. With a clear passion for our work, you’ll find many are studying film or art locally, or involved in the wider creative community Phoenix attracts.
As a local charity, all our earnings go back into developing our creative programmes, enabling us to reach out to more people.
We hope to see you soon.