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
Today (Monday 15th June)
18:00
North Cormorant Island Cert-TBC
1h 26m
20:30
Backrooms 15
Tomorrow (Tuesday 16th June)
17:45
Fairyland 15
20:30
The Holy Mountain U
Coming soon
Summer Blockbusters
Throughout the Summer
The Summer blockbuster season is coming soon, bringing the biggest films, unforgettable adventures and must-see cinema to the UPP. Toy Story 5 and Disclosure Day are already on sale – and keep your eyes peeled for announcements about The Odyssey and more.
Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair
19 to 25 June
Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair is an annual film festival showcasing some of the greatest works of cinema from across the globe that venture into the darkest sides of humanity and the bleakest points in human history. Our selections include Oldboy, Gummo, The Ascent and more.
Oxford Comedy Festival
Late June & July
The Oxford Comedy Festival brings the best comedians headed to Edinburgh and other large festivals to the Oxford community. At UPP, comics will introduce comedy classics that influenced their work, including Legally Blonde, What We Do In The Shadows and more.
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
Changes to our Toilet Facilities
At our UPP, we aim for everyone to feel welcome. As part of ongoing improvements to our facilities, we are introducing a mix of ... Read more
Ruskin Students’ Short Films Season Extended
The Ultimate Picture Palace are delighted to partner with Ruskin School of Art, to exhibit a selection of their students’ short films. ... Read more
A Summer of Celebration – as the UPP turns 30
This summer, we’re celebrating not one but two major milestones in Oxford cinema history - 30 years of the Ultimate Picture Palace, ... Read more
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.