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Thu 22 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more GO on Tour Show Variety Go On Tour – Golden Oldies are bringing their widely acclaimed variety programme back ‘home’ to the Empire.Join the highly talented, fun-loving, plucky pensioners for an afternoon performance of song, dance and comedy. Mon 01 June 2026 // 2:00 pm Find out more An Evening of Mediumship with Craig Morris Variety Join Craig Morris, one of the UK’s most respected and trusted psychic mediums, for a truly unforgettable evening of clairvoyance. Wed 26 August 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more It's A Beautiful Noise with Fisher Stevens - The Neil Diamond tribute Music From London's West End to your doorstep Immerse yourself in the unparalleled celebration of the legendary Neil Diamond's music with our internationally acclaimed production! Fri 30 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Les Misérables : School Edition Music Following on from their two previous SOLD OUT productions of Disney's Frozen JR. Fri 17 July 2026 // 7:00 pm Find out more Bon Jovi Forever Music One Wild Night Tour The only Bon Jovi tribute show you need to see! Sat 27 March 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Lovely Bones Drama Susie Salmon is just like any other young girl. Wed 20 May 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Club 80s Live – The UK’s Biggest Eighties Experience! Music The UK’s Biggest Eighties Experience! Sat 10 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Rave On Music Rave On – The Ultimate 50s & 60s Experience returns with a brand-new show, back for another year and jam-packed with more classic hits than ever before. Fri 22 October 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more VIVA LA VIDA - The Greatest Hits Of Coldplay Music “Absolute Paradise for Coldplay Fans”The closest thing you will see to Coldplay anywhere on the planet!VIVA LA VIDA – The Greatest Hits of Coldplay is a truly authentic tribute celebration of the British hitmakers' iconic 25-year career.With a sensational live band and a truly charismatic frontman, this show features the closest lookalike to Chris Martin... Sat 18 April 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Rod Stewart Songbook Music The Rod Stewart Songbook are delighted to be returning to Blackburn Empire Theatre. Their spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Sir Rod Stewart, featuring the sensational Pete McCall. ⭐️ Rod Stewart’s sister, Mary Cady, said to Pete “you were excellent”.⭐️ The Hull Daily Mail wrote, “Pete McCall is the next best thing to seeing Rod... Fri 25 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Nearly Elton - The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John Music Experience the ultimate Elton John tribute Concert. Sat 03 April 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more Happy Birthday Elvis with Paul Molloy Music Happy Birthday Elvis is a high-energy celebration of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll, taking you on a journey through Elvis Presley’s career - from the iconic hits of the 50s and 60s to the powerhouse concert years of the 70s. Sun 17 January 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more Simply Red Tribute: Holding Back The Years Music With over 50 million albums sold worldwide and a catalogue of chart-topping hits such as "Holding Back The Years", "Stars", "Fairground", “Money’s Too Tight (To Mention)”, and “If You Don’t Know Me By Now”, Simply Red stand as one of Britain’s most iconic bands. Thu 27 August 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Heaven Can Wait - A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf Music Carlton Entertainment Presents – The Music of Meat Loaf Carlton Entertainment brings you their brand-new production featuring Meat Loaf’s greatest hits. Fri 28 August 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Desperate Scousewives Comedy Get ready for a riotous, fast-paced comedy following the lives of three loud, no-nonsense Liverpool women and one nervous newcomer, all navigating life, love, loyalty, and lipstick on a tightly knit street. Wed 03 June 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The UK Rock Show Music Harder Rock Productions is proud to bring you ‘The UK Rock Show’! Sat 26 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more ConneXtion - The Dance Showcase 2026 Dance A showcase that utilises the tool of dance to explore and express social issues in our world. Wed 30 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Searchers Experience Show - Starring Spencer James Music Spencer James has been lead vocalist and guitarist with Sixties legends The Searchers for 37 years, prior to their retirement in 2019. Wed 14 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Mitch Garlington presents An Evening of Mediumship Variety Come along to a magical evening with spiritual medium Mitch Garlington bringing the two worlds together. Wed 29 April 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Thank ABBA for the Music Music Dust off your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA ruled the airwaves!  Thank ABBA For The Music is an epic two-hour ABBA-fest that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history’s most phenomenal bands. Sat 06 February 2027 // 2:30 pm Find out more The ELO Encounter - Face the Music Music Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra is here! Sun 23 August 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA - The Ultimate Live P!nk Experience Music Featuring Stacy Green as P!nk! Fri 24 September 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Golden Oldies Rock and Roll Show Music The Golden Oldies Rock and Roll Show is a new show brought to you by the Billy Fury Meets Elvis Presley production team.The show takes you through the years from the 50s to the 60s with classic songs from Ricky Nelson, Roy Orbison, Billy Fury, Elvis, The Drifters, Cliff Richard, Marty Wilde and many more.A fabulous... Mon 27 July 2026 // 2:00 pm Find out more Reflections - the Musical Legacy of Diana Ross Music Get ready to celebrate the incredible legacy of the one and only Diana Ross! Sun 04 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more

The Kilkennys Music Following a landmark year celebrating 25 years together, The Kilkennys return to the road in 2026 with a brand-new international tour. Wed 02 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more DanceSyndrome presents EXPRESS ’26 Dance DanceSyndrome presents EXPRESS ’26 Act 1 will bring together performances from DanceSyndrome’s DS Youth performance collective and group pieces created in Everybody Dance community dance workshops across Lancashire. Thu 11 June 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more A Tribute to Sting & the Police - Starring the Rozzers Music Fronted by Sting look and sound-a-like Owen James and his band ‘The Rozzers’, A Tribute to Sting & The Police is the most authentic Sting tribute in Europe. Sun 27 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Elvis Remembered Music Elvis Remembered takes you through the career of the King of Rock n Roll, Elvis Presley from the hits of the 50s n 60s to the concert shows of the 70s. Sat 22 August 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Katie Hopkins: Free Range Comedy Come and join your family on the road for another cracking evening out with British funny woman, Katie Hopkins. Wed 27 May 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Let's Dance 2026 from Chantelle’s Dance Academy Academy Chantelle’s Dance Academy brings you a variety of dance styles performed by dancers ages 2+.The children from this fully inclusive school display their love of dance as they take to the stage and perform routines to all genres of music.  Sun 14 June 2026 // 11:00 am Find out more Sound & Vision – A tribute to David Bowie Music Fasten your seatbelts – the Starman is here!! Thu 29 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green Music Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac. Fri 16 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Legends of Motown Music Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown’s biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band, celebrating the music of the iconic and timeless Motown era. Thu 30 April 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Sounds of Philadelphia and Motown Show - Starring Roy G. Hemmings Music Former Drifters member Roy G Hemmings brings together the sound of three of America’s iconic labels: The Sound of Philadelphia (TSOP), Stax Atlantic and Motown, in one live action-packed show. Fri 23 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Les Misérables : School Edition Music Following on from their two previous SOLD OUT productions of Disney's Frozen JR. Fri 17 July 2026 // 7:00 pm Find out more The Lovely Bones Drama Susie Salmon is just like any other young girl. Wed 20 May 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Empire Comedy Club July 2026 Comedy The Empire Comedy Club returns with a top line-up and big laughs at Blackburn Empire Theatre! Thu 02 July 2026 // 8:00 pm Find out more Beatles Complete Music DIRECT FROM THE WORLD-FAMOUS CAVERN CLUB, LIVERPOOLBeatles Complete present a night of Beatlemania packed with massive hits from the most influential band of all time.Having now performed over 200 shows at the world-famous Cavern Club, this Liverpool-based ‘beat combo’ are the youngest-ever Beatles band to gain a residency at The Cavern Club, where they still... Fri 01 May 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Heaven Can Wait - A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf Music Carlton Entertainment Presents – The Music of Meat Loaf Carlton Entertainment brings you their brand-new production featuring Meat Loaf’s greatest hits. Fri 28 August 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Calling Planet Earth Music Recreating the electrifying 80s taking you on a musical memory right back to the nightclub dance floor!Relive, sing, dance and party to many of the best 80s songs ever from artists such as Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Ultravox, Visage, Tears For Fears, ABC, Japan, Yazoo, Human League, Eurythmics and more.Unforgettable hits such as Planet Earth, True, Tainted... Fri 03 July 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Buddy Holly & The Cricketers Music The Rock ’n’ Roll Legends Show 34 Years of Rock ’n’ Rolling the World — on TV, Radio & In Venues Worldwide “Buddy brilliant!” – Graham Norton, BBC One For more than three decades, this sensational show has Rock ’n’ Rolled audiences on TV, radio and in theatres and outdoor venues across the globe —... Sun 12 July 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Time Machine Dance Showcase Dance Time travel with us through different decades of dance and music. Thu 05 November 2026 // 6:30 pm Find out more DESPERADOS: The Music & Legacy of Eagles Music Prepare to be transported back to the golden era of classic West Coast rock as Desperados faithfully captures the essence and spirit of EAGLES. Thu 03 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Total REX Music Total REX is a sensational show capturing the rock sound of Marc Bolan and T. Sat 03 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The ELO Encounter - Face the Music Music Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra is here! Sun 23 August 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Cal Halbert - 100 Impressions In One Hour Comedy Cal Halbert is one of the UK's top all round entertainers, and the top comedy impressionist working the UK comedy circuit. Wed 21 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Uncle Funk Presents "THIS IS DISCO" Music Grab your dancing shoes, flares and feather boas* as we take you on a whirlwind trip back to the 70s. Thu 24 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Tommy & Tilly’s Magic Castle: A Spooktacular Pantomime Family A spooktacular half-term adventure for all the family. Sun 01 November 2026 // 1:00 pm Find out more The Secret Variety Behind every illusion lies a secret, a secret guarded for centuries. Sat 13 June 2026 // 2:30 pm Find out more An Evening of Mediumship with Craig Morris Variety Join Craig Morris, one of the UK’s most respected and trusted psychic mediums, for a truly unforgettable evening of clairvoyance. Wed 26 August 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Desperate Scousewives Comedy Get ready for a riotous, fast-paced comedy following the lives of three loud, no-nonsense Liverpool women and one nervous newcomer, all navigating life, love, loyalty, and lipstick on a tightly knit street. Wed 03 June 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Bon Jovi Forever Music One Wild Night Tour The only Bon Jovi tribute show you need to see! 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