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Wind, Tide & Oar PG

Screening from Fri 2 May

A compelling exploration of engineless sailing, this new documentary was shot on analogue film over the course of three years.

/ Food & Drink

Wine Tasting 18

Fri 2 May, 7pm | Fri 6 Jun, 7pm

Join us for an evening of wine tasting with our supplier Woodthorpe Wines. Certified Sommelier Matthew Whitaker will guide you through a bespoke menu of hand-picked wines.

/ Film

Heat 15

Fri 2 May, 7.45pm | Mon 12 May, 7.30pm

Screening to mark the passing of Val Kilmer who gives one of his best performances, Michael Mann’s masterful heist movie pits De Niro’s criminal against Pacino’s world-weary detective.

/ Film

Bluey at the Cinema: Let’s Play Chef! TBC

Sat 3 – Mon 5 May

This hour-long collection is a treat for fans of Bluey, made up of eight episodes from the TV show’s three series, all based around the fun of food!

/ NT Live

NT Live: The Importance of Being Earnest PG

Sat 3 May, 7pm (caps)

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who, Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.

/ Film

Ocean with David Attenborough PG

Thu 8 May, 6.30pm | Sun 11 May, 12.30pm | Thu 15 May, 7.30pm

Ocean with David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.

/ Festival

UK Asian Film Festival Leicester 2025

Thu 8 – Sun 11 May

The UK Asian Film Festival returns for its 27th edition, this year reflecting on the twin forces of longing and belonging – emotions that sit at the heart of every migrant journey, every border crossed, every story that seeks a home.

/ UKAFF

We are Faheem and Karun + Q&A TBC

Thu 8 May, 7pm

Set against the breathtaking yet turbulent backdrop of Gurez, a remote village on the India–Pakistan border, We Are Faheem and Karun is a tender and courageous tale of forbidden love.

/ Stage on Screen

Björk: Cornucopia 15

Thu 8 May, 7.30pm

Björk: Cornucopia, the highly anticipated concert film recorded live in Lisbon, captures the celebrated artist’s groundbreaking tour that mesmerised audiences worldwide for five years.

/ Phoenix Comedy Club

Phoenix Comedy Club 14+

Thu 8 May, 8pm | Thu 12 Jun, 8pm

Our regular comedy night at The Nest moves to the second Thursday every month. Expect top quality acts, plus a compère, guaranteeing you an evening of midweek mirth.

/ UKAFF

Slaves of the Empire + Q&A TBC

Fri 9 May, 6pm

This evocative film delves deep into the ordinary existence of laundry workers who were enslaved by the Dutch during the colonial era.

/ UKAFF

Hari Ka Om TBC

Fri 9 May, 8pm

A traditional father and his free-spirited son are forced on a journey to Varanasi after a health scare shakes their already strained bond.

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 now come with audio description, where a recorded narrator describes the on-screen action during gaps in the dialogue.

Autism friendly

For children and adults on the autistics / Asperger’s spectrum, these screenings have reduced sound levels, partially raised lighting, no trailers and freedom to move around.

Descriptive subtitles

For anyone who is deaf or has hearing loss, we show 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.