Oxford’s home of independent cinema
The Ultimate Picture Palace is Oxford’s oldest independent cinema. Founded in 1911 and community-owned since 2022, we show a mix of independent, international, and classic films all in our cosy single-screen auditorium. Find us on the Cowley Road in East Oxford.
What's on
Tomorrow (Sunday 1st March)
14:15
Last Year at Marienbad U
1h 33m | French w/ English subtitles
16:30
The Chronology of Water 18
2h 8m
19:30
Monday 2nd March
18:15
Last Year at Marienbad U
1h 33m | French w/ English subtitles
20:30
It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley 15
1h 46mComing soon
Sirat
Showing from Friday 20 March
Oliver Laxe’s intense, hallucinatory road movie follows a father and son through Morocco as they try to find a missing relative at various sprawling, illegal raves. Winner of the Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival 2025.
National Lottery Open Week
Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 March
We’re screening Ultimate Survivor, a documentary about the 110 year history of the UPP, and have local historian Liz Woolley presenting a history of cinema in Oxford as part. Both events are free but booking is essential.
Soul To Soul
Showing from Friday 6 March
Documentary about a historic 1971 concert at Black Star Square in Accra, celebrating Ghana’s independence. Over 100,000 people gathered as Ike & Tina Turner, Santana, and other African American musicians created groundbreaking music and experienced Africa for the first time.
Become a member
Our community of UPP members get exclusive discounts including 2 free tickets, a free drink at our cosy bar and £2 off the price of tickets.
UPP News
Find out the latest news and updates from the UPP and our community
The New Wave: a season of French classics of the 1960s
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Gene Hackman: Everyman to Every Man and Woman
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Once Upon a Time in the West – Dreaming of America
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Hire the cinema
Our unique art-deco venue is the perfect place for private screenings, children and adult birthday parties, fundraisers, premieres, presentations, community events, film festivals and more.