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 (Friday 5th June)
20:30
Reflection in a Dead Diamond 15
1h 27m | French & Italian w/ English subtitlesTomorrow (Saturday 6th June)
15:00
People's Emergency Briefing 12A
17:00
Stalker PG
2h 42m | Russian w/ English subtitles
20:30
The Christophers 15
1h 40mComing soon
Have a Gd Trip presents Skateboard Film Club
Sunday 14 June
A skate film night featuring the Oxford premiere of Polar’s latest full-length You Got It My Boy Jamie.., alongside work from Skateboard Café, Pass~Port and Krooked. Curated by Keen Distribution with Skateboard GB, it showcases leading modern skate filmmakers and brands. Tickets just £6.
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.
Director’s Cuts: Lucile Hadžihalilović
30 May to 17 June
Our second Director’s Cuts series features French filmmaker Lucile Hadzihalilovic curating a season of her favourites, alongside a screening of her own Neo-noir horror Earwig, including a Q&A with Hadzihalilovic and screenwriter Geoff Cox.
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
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
The Magnificent Ambersons: Welles’ butchered sophomore effort
The Magnificent Amberson's is showing as part of our 35mm Films on Film season on Saturday 9th May at 3pm. Citizen Kane screens on ... 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.