Blackburn Empire Theatre | Lancashire's Liveliest Live Venue

Jimi - The Legend Lives On Music

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The Jimi Hendrix Live Rockumentary This is the show ALL Hendrix fans have been waiting for...

Sat 14 March 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Lewis Costello: Full Kit Comedy

The Hometown Show!

Thu 25 September 2025 // 7:30 pm

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The 39 Steps Drama

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you have The 39 Steps—a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre!This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, a multitude of zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of...

Wed 21 May 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Heaven Can Wait - A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf Music

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Carlton Entertainment brings you their brand-new production featuring Meat Loaf’s greatest hits.Following a SOLD OUT tour of Spain in 2024, this show stopping concert launches across Europe in 2025.Featuring the incredible vocals of Lee Brady and an awesome band made up of the UK’s most highly-skilled and reputable rock musicians and female rock vocalists.

Sat 01 November 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Let’s Get Loud – Charity Variety Show Variety

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Let’s Get Loud – Charity Variety Show In aid of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity ‘Let’s Get Loud’ is a charity variety show in support of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity, performed by the amazing students of Charlotte Killick School of Dance and Starlight Kids Dance and Stage School.

Tue 15 April 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Something About Lennon Music

Imagine a show that tells the story of one of popular music's most iconic figures in a totally unique way.

Thu 12 June 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Lollypops and Moptops Music

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Lollypops & Moptops is a must see show for all 50’s & 60s music fans, a trip down nostalgia lane for those that can remember the 50’s & 60’s first time round and a fantastic day out for those who want to experience and missed out on the days of Lollypops and Moptops. Join funny man...

Sun 08 June 2025 // 2:30 pm

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King Of Pop starring Navi Music

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King Of Pop is led by the world’s greatest Michael Jackson tribute artist ‘Navi’, with his incredible live band and dancers.Navi is the only tribute artist ever to be chosen by Michael Jackson himself.

Sat 13 September 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Wonders of Our Universe Family

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Immerse yourself in an evening of exploration, each second meticulously crafted to produce a visually stunning and emotionally charged journey through the cosmos, delivered in a distinctive storytelling style, allowing imaginations to roam free and inspiring minds, both young and old alike.

Wed 09 April 2025 // 2:00 pm

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The Ultimate Bubble Show Variety

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Experience the best in soap bubble entertainment.Join Ray, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, and help him in his quest to complete the bubble game and make the ultimate bubble.This is a fast paced show full of high energy and surprises as Ray uses various different gases to create incredible bubble sculptures, effects and...

Fri 18 April 2025 // 10:00 am

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BITTER SWEET Music

The Ultimate Tribute to Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia RodrigoFrom the creators of the smash-hit theatre & arena show Taylor Fever!Carpenters and Livvies, get ready!

Mon 25 August 2025 // 7:30 pm

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KDA presents Into the SPOTLIGHT! Academy

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Join KDA as our talented students take to the stage and step Into the SPOTLIGHT to showcase a fusion of Dance, Musical Theatre, and Drama.

Sat 12 July 2025 // 1:00 pm

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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

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Mitch Garlington presents An Evening of Mediumship Variety

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A Demonstration of Mediumship Come along to a magical evening with spiritual medium Mitch Garlington bringing the two worlds together.

Wed 11 June 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Taylor Fever – The Ultimate Tribute to Taylor Swift Music

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Fri 03 October 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Disney’s Beauty And The Beast Musicals

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Blackburn Musical Theatre Company invites you to Be Our Guest, as we return to the Empire with the ‘tale as old as time’ – Disney’s Beauty And The Beast.

Sat 03 May 2025 // 2:15 pm

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Steptoe and Son - LIVE! Comedy

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You wouldn't think it was possible for this 'rag and boning' duo to still be at it after all this time, but here they are!Albert is still a dirty old man and Harold is as pretentious as ever!

Thu 24 April 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Shrek The Musical JR. Academy

Following on from their SOLD OUT production run of Disney's Frozen JR.

Wed 02 April 2025 // 7:00 pm

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Snow White - Christmas Pantomime 2025 Family

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The Fairest Pantomime of Them AllMirror Mirror On The Wall...What’s The Fairest Pantomime of Them all?It’s SNOW WHITE, of course, and it’s heading to The Blackburn Empire at Christmas 2025… Oh yes it is!Tom Rolfe Productions are thrilled to be back with a brand new production bursting with dazzling costumes, hilarious comedy, sensational singing, beautiful...

Sat 22 November 2025 // 1:30 pm

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Dirty Dusting Comedy

Starring Crissy Rock (Benidorm) and Leah Bell (Stage Award Winner) alongside Vanessa Karon and Paul Dunn.Gladys, Olive and Elsie are three “vintage style” cleaning ladies who, threatened with redundancy, chance on an ‘unconventional’ way of earning some extra cash.A wrong number requiring a Sex Chat Line rings into the office and gives them a great...

Mon 13 October 2025 // 7:30 pm

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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

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Billy Fury Meets Elvis Music

The Ultimate Tribute to Billy Fury and Elvis PresleyJoin us for a special matinee performance celebrating two of music’s greatest legends!Alan Wilcox delivers a fantastic tribute to Billy Fury, performing timeless hits such as A Thousand Stars, Like I’ve Never Been Gone, Stand By Me, Halfway to Paradise, and many more.Taking on the role of...

Mon 08 September 2025 // 2:00 pm

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Carpenters Experience Music

When we were young, we’d listen to the radio, waiting for our favourite songs.

Wed 22 October 2025 // 7:30 pm

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The Dazzling Diamonds – Comedy Drag Show Variety

Get ready to be dazzled by The Dazzling Diamonds!The Dazzling Diamonds make a triumphant return with a brand new comedy variety drag show.

Sat 10 January 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Thank ABBA for the Music Music

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Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves!Thank ABBA For The Music is a two-hour theatre ABBA-fest that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history's most successful and entertaining live bands.

Sat 07 February 2026 // 2:30 pm

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SHE - The Show Music

Get ready to embark on a journey through the golden era of pop rock with SHE, an electrifying music show that celebrates the iconic female singers who blazed a trail through the 70s and 80s.From the sultry swagger of Stevie Nicks to the infectious rhythms of Blondie to the rebellious spirit of Pat Benatar, SHE...

Sat 06 September 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Empire Comedy Club Comedy

Get ready for another night of top-tier comedy at the Empire Comedy Club!

Thu 11 September 2025 // 8:00 pm

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ALL NIGHT LONG – The Greatest Hits of Lionel Richie Music

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“You won’t believe your eyes, or ears!”The closest thing to a young, prime Lionel Richie at the very height of his powers.Jack Brindle and his amazing live band bring this astounding portrayal of The Commodores’ ‘ballad king’ to the stage in this incredible full-length tribute production show – ALL NIGHT LONG – The Greatest Hits...

Fri 17 April 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Tony Christie Music

The legendary crooner continues to entertain audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful vocal, and a setlist that packs a punch—captivating generation after generation.From one of the biggest-selling singles of the past two decades, ‘Is This The Way to Amarillo’, to other classics including ‘Avenues & Alleyways’, ‘Walk Like A Panther’, ‘Las...

Mon 01 September 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Strange, But True Crime Variety

Join us for a stranger than fiction night of true crime with ex-forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees who explores the world's most shocking and unbelievable cases.

Wed 11 March 2026 // 7:30 pm

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A Tribute to Sting & the Police - Starring the Rozzers Music

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The Rozzers have been entertaining audiences as the No.

Fri 25 April 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Songbird: A Celebration of Eva Cassidy Music

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Songbird: A Celebration of Eva Cassidy honours and pays tribute to one of America's most renowned singers, who found posthumous fame with her heartfelt and spellbinding interpretations of classic songs, including ‘Over The Rainbow’, ‘Fields of Gold’, and ‘Songbird’.

Thu 09 April 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Disney’s Beauty And The Beast Musicals

Blackburn Musical Theatre Company invites you to Be Our Guest, as we return to the Empire with the ‘tale as old as time’ – Disney’s Beauty And The Beast.

Sat 03 May 2025 // 2:15 pm

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Something About Lennon Music

Imagine a show that tells the story of one of popular music's most iconic figures in a totally unique way.

Thu 12 June 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Unicorn Live! Family

After the sell out success of Princess Live!

Thu 19 February 2026 // 1:00 pm

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Hometown Glory Candlelit Concert - A Tribute to Adele Music

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The most intimate of evenings – a candlelit recital of Adele’s delightful songbook, performed absolutely live.

Sun 05 October 2025 // 7:30 pm

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The 39 Steps Drama

Wed 21 May 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Fleeting Rumours Music

Fleeting Rumours are the North’s premier Tribute band to Fleetwood Mac.

Fri 16 May 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Truly Collins Music

Truly Collins is the hit show that celebrates the unforgettable music of Phil Collins & Genesis.

Thu 02 October 2025 // 7:30 pm

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The ELO Encounter - Blue Sky Tour Music

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Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra is here!In an all live show featuring soaring strings, striking vocal harmonies and playing all the much loved songs from ELO’s hit-filled library including Evil Woman, Telephone Line and Don’t Bring Me Down.

Sun 07 September 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Lewis Costello: Full Kit Comedy

The Hometown Show!

Thu 25 September 2025 // 7:30 pm

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That’s So 90s! Music

Get ready to Spice Up Your Life with The One and Only 90’s show that’s taking the UK by storm this autumn: That’s So 90s!

Sat 05 July 2025 // 7:30 pm

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KDA presents Into the SPOTLIGHT! Academy

Join KDA as our talented students take to the stage and step Into the SPOTLIGHT to showcase a fusion of Dance, Musical Theatre, and Drama.

Sat 12 July 2025 // 1:00 pm

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Thank ABBA for the Music Music

Sat 07 February 2026 // 2:30 pm

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BITTER SWEET Music

The Ultimate Tribute to Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia RodrigoFrom the creators of the smash-hit theatre & arena show Taylor Fever!Carpenters and Livvies, get ready!

Mon 25 August 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Love Really Hurts Without You Music

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The hit show that celebrates the music of the legend that is - Billy Ocean.One of our best loved British artists spanning a career over four decades.

Sat 04 July 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Whole Lotta Shakin' - The Shakin' Stevens Story Music

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Fully endorsed by members of Shaky's own family, the Award Winning tribute to the UK's biggest selling singles artist of the 1980's - WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN'- THE SHAKIN' STEVENS STORY is a nostalgic celebration, jam packed with feel-good Rock 'n' Roll!Performing as Shakin' Stevens, West End star Rebel Dean will guide you through a full...

Sat 12 April 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Irish Annie's Musicals

Come on down for a session at Irish Annie’s pub, a musical play by Asa Murphy celebrating the best of Irish culture, from the music through to the comedy.

Wed 14 May 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Rave On Music

Rave On is the 50s and 60s musical sensation sweeping the nation!

Sat 21 March 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Psychic Medium Craig Morris Variety

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For well over a decade now, Craig has worked tirelessly for the spirit world.

Thu 06 November 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Dirty Dusting Comedy

Mon 13 October 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Living the Life of Riley Comedy

Living the Life of Riley is a heart-warming, heart-breaking and hilarious tale of a family, trying to negotiate their way through teenage tantrums, autism, and Grandma!Starring Vicky Entwistle as Joanne Riley and Leah Bell as “Grandma” • Strutting Player – Its raw!

Wed 16 July 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Matilda Jr. - The Musical Academy

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Join us for a thrilling adventure as we bring Roald Dahl's beloved novel to life on stage!

Thu 29 May 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Let’s Get Loud – Charity Variety Show Variety

Tue 15 April 2025 // 7:30 pm

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The Very Best of Tommy Cooper - Just Like That! Comedy

Billed as one of the top ten attractions at the Glastonbury Festival 2023, this hilarious one-man show recaptures the mayhem and misfiring magic of one of Britain’s best loved entertainers.

Sun 06 April 2025 // 2:00 pm

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The Opera Boys - A Night at the Musicals Music

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The Opera Boys return with their sell-out show, A Night at the Musicals – a fabulous evening of powerhouse vocals, immaculate four-part harmony, breath taking musical medleys, and stunning solo performances.

Thu 23 October 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Dolly Forever Music

“Dolly Forever” isn’t just a show, it is a celebration of one of the worlds biggest stars.

Fri 22 August 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Mitch Garlington presents An Evening of Mediumship Variety

A Demonstration of Mediumship Come along to a magical evening with spiritual medium Mitch Garlington bringing the two worlds together.

Wed 11 June 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Lee Mead - The Best of Me Music

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Lee Mead, star of Television and award winning West End leading man, is back for 2025!Lee shot to fame in 2007 on the BBC reality TV show ‘Any Dream Will Do’.

Fri 04 July 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Bon Jovi Forever Music