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 23rd October)
15:30
The Lost Children of Tuam 12A
1h 24m
17:45
20:45
Possession 18
2h 7mTomorrow (Saturday 24th October)
14:00
17:30
Anyone Can Play Guitar 12A
1h 40m20:30
Coming soon
Florence Park Talks presents Robyn Cowen
Thursday 29 October
BBC football commentator Robyn Cowen gives a talk and audience Q&A. Proceeds support #SaveTheUPP and Oxford United in the Community, a local mental health charity. Includes a short film on football and community. Tickets just £10.
UPP Monthly Film Quiz at Big Society
First Thursday of the Month
Do you know your Pixar from your DreamWorks, and your Golden Lions from your Silver Bears? Can you guess the film purely from a section of dialogue? Head along to Big Society (next door to UPP) on the first Thursday of every month and test your knowledge at the UPP Film Quiz with Keepin’ It Reel.
Stewart Lee – Pea Green Boat Live
Monday 9 to Wednesday 11 November
Legendary comedian Stewart Lee performs his darkly comic tale based on Edward Lear’s ‘The Owl & The Pussy-cat’ live at our cinema with improvised musical accompaniment. These late-night shows are fundraising for the #SaveTheUPP Campaign and will be followed by an audience Q&A and book-signing.
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
UPP is one of BIFA’s 15 best cinemas in the UK
We've got some exciting news to share: UPP has been named one of just 15 cinemas on the longlist for Cinema of the Year at the British ... Read more
The Rewind Room: A new podcast broadcasting from UPP
There is a hole at the top of the cinema where the movies come from. This is The Rewind Room. The Rewind Room is a new monthly ... Read more
A Fire Extinguisher in F Minor: The Rogue Romance of Thief
This piece is adapted from an introduction given by Georgia Humphreys at our Bank Robbery Weekend screening of Michael Mann's Thief 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.