Phoenix Cinema Leicester Official Website and Contact Details
Phoenix Cinema Leicester is a single-screen independent cinema in Leicester city centre, operated by Phoenix Cinema Trust. The official website for booking tickets and checking showtimes is phoenixcinema.co.uk. The venue is located at 18-20 Belvoir Street, Leicester, LE1 1DB, near the Clock Tower and Highcross shopping centre.
Contact for Phoenix Cinema Leicester can be found on the official site, with box office phone numbers and email details published for ticket inquiries and private hire bookings. The cinema is listed on Google Maps and TripAdvisor as a key cultural venue in Leicester, with visitor reviews confirming its central location and accessibility.
Phoenix Cinema Leicester Ticket Prices and Facilities
Phoenix Cinema Leicester offers standard adult tickets typically priced between £6.50 and £10.00, with concessions for children, seniors, and students. Prices for premium formats, such as 3D screenings, are higher, and discounted matinee rates are often available before 5pm. The cinema accepts online booking via its website and card payments at the box office.
The venue features a single auditorium with traditional projection and digital screens, wheelchair-accessible seating, and accessible toilets. The foyer includes a concession stand selling popcorn, drinks, and hot snacks, along with a bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during screenings. The cinema does not operate a loyalty card scheme but occasionally offers charity screenings and special event tickets.
Phoenix Cinema Leicester Programming and History
Phoenix Cinema Leicester screens a mix of mainstream Hollywood releases, independent films, classic movies, and live broadcasts from venues such as the National Theatre and opera houses. The programming schedule is updated weekly on the official website, with current films and times listed for each day. The cinema also hosts themed seasons, Q&A events, and community screenings throughout the year.
The venue opened in 1937 as the Odeon Leicester Square and has operated continuously as a cinema under various names, including the Phoenix. It is one of the oldest operating cinemas in Leicester and is listed by the Cinema Theatre Association as a historic picture house. The Phoenix Cinema Trust, a registered charity, manages the venue and relies on ticket sales and donations for maintenance and operations.