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Psychic Medium Craig Morris Psychic Medium Craig Morris Variety blackburn-empire-Psychic Medium Craig Morris For well over a decade now, Craig has worked tirelessly for the spirit world. Thu 06 November 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more Rave On Rave On Music blackburn-empire-Rave On Rave On is the 50s and 60s musical sensation sweeping the nation! Sat 21 March 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Choose George: Celebrating George Michael Choose George: Celebrating George Michael Music blackburn-empire-Choose Geroge: Celebrating George Michael With the production now in its third year, CHOOSE GEORGE – Celebrating George Michael continues to amaze fans throughout the UK and Europe. Thu 08 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Hurricane : The Ultimate Luke Combs Tribute Hurricane : The Ultimate Luke Combs Tribute Music blackburn-empire-Hurricane : The Ultimate Luke Combs Tribute “An unforgettable night, with the voice of modern country music” Get ready for an unforgettable night of country music with the Ultimate Luke Combs Tribute Show! Thu 16 April 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Amy’s Wine-house & The Empty Cellars Amy's Wine-house & The Empty Cellars Music blackburn-empire-Amy's Winehouse & The Empty Cellars Experience the captivating essence of the extraordinary and unforgettable tribute act, AMY’S WINE-HOUSE AND THE EMPTY CELLARS. Sat 17 January 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Something About George Something About George Music blackburn-empire-Something About George Something About George – The George Harrison Story, the musical biopic tribute about the so-called “quiet” Beatle is back following a hugely successful 2024 UK and Ireland tour. Thu 26 February 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Celine – My Heart Will Go On Celine – My Heart Will Go On Music MY HEART WILL GO ON – is the ultimate celebration concert of the music of one of the world’s greatest, iconic singers of all time - Celine Dion. This outstanding concert has been storming its way across Europe for 4 years gaining critical acclaim and outstanding reviews. Sat 18 October 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more Briana Corrigan Briana Corrigan Music blackburn-empire-Briana Corrigan Belfast born Corrigan is best known for delivering Beautiful South’s most successful single, the chart topping, No1, Brit award winning A Little Time where her unique vocal –“one of the most distinctive voices in pop” (Time Out) and Heaton’s brilliantly acerbic lyrics and catchy melody combined to create an unforgettable anthem to broken love. Tue 28 October 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more The UK Rock Show The UK Rock Show Music blackburn-empire-The UK Rock Show Harder Rock Productions is Proud to bring you ‘The UK Rock Show’Get ready to be transported back to the 80s heyday of classic rock, combining the feel of a rock festival with the atmosphere of a top end rock arena tour. Sun 21 September 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more Happy Birthday Elvis Happy Birthday Elvis Music blackburn-empire-Happy Birthday Elvis Happy Birthday Elvis takes you through the career of the King of Rock n Roll, Elvis Presley from the hits of the 50s and 60s to the concert shows of the 70s. Sun 18 January 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Everly Brothers & Friends The Everly Brothers & Friends Music blackburn-empire-The Everly Brothers & Friends The Temple Brothers (officially voted as the UKs No1 Everly Brothers tribute by the National Tribute Music Awards 2017), faithfully recreate the music and harmonies of one of the greatest and best-loved duo’s of all time - The Everly Brothers. Sun 08 March 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Pirates of Buccaneer Bay The Pirates of Buccaneer Bay Family blackburn-empire-The Pirates of Buccaneer Bay All aboard for a swashbuckling adventure like no other! Sun 26 October 2025 // 1:00 pm Find out more Buddy Holly & The Cricketers Buddy Holly & The Cricketers Music blackburn-empire-Buddy Holly & The Cricketers All Holly’s hits and classics from his rock ’n’ roll pals are played live on stage by these five amazing young actor-musicians, who always delight crowds with their fabulous show.Featuring raw rock ’n’ roll, beautifully haunting ballads, energetic performances, and some genuinely hilarious moments, there is no live event that delivers a better Buddy experience.Audiences... Sun 12 July 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Desperados : The Music & Legacy of Eagles Desperados : The Music & Legacy of Eagles Music blackburn-empire-Desperados : The Music & Legacy of Eagles Prepare to be transported back to the golden era of classic West Coast rock as Desperados faithfully captures the essence and spirit of the legendary EAGLES. Sat 27 September 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more Pack of Lies Pack of Lies Drama blackburn-empire-Pack of Lies The Jacksons are a nice middle aged English couple. Wed 12 November 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more Too Much Too Young Too Much Too Young Music blackburn-empire-Too Much Too Young THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED - THE BOX OFFICE WILL CONTACT ALL TICKET HOLDERS VIA EMAILThe UK’s biggest and only dedicated Ska theatre experience is sweeping the nation with a string of sell-out performances!Get ready for an electrifying night of music with Too Much Too Young – The Music of 2Tone & Beyond, a high-octane,... Thu 12 March 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Legends of Motown Legends of Motown Music blackburn-empire-Legends of Motown 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 ELO Encounter – Blue Sky Tour The ELO Encounter - Blue Sky Tour Music blackburn-empire-The ELO Encounter - Blue Sky Tour 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 Find out more Calling Planet Earth Calling Planet Earth Music blackburn-empire-Calling Planet Earth 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 Club 80s Live Club 80s Live Music The Club 80's Live show will take you on a rollercoaster ride back through one of the greatest eras of music. Sat 25 October 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more Songbird: A Celebration of Eva Cassidy Songbird: A Celebration of Eva Cassidy Music blackburn-empire-Songbird: A Celebration of Eva Cassidy 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 Find out more Ultimate 70s Show Ultimate 70s Show Music blackburn-empire-poster-Ultimate 70s Show Travel back in time and relive the sights and sounds of the seventies. Sat 05 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Opera Boys – A Night at the Musicals The Opera Boys - A Night at the Musicals Music blackburn-empire-The Opera Boys - A Night at the Musicals 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 Find out more Kerry Ellis – Queen of the West End Kerry Ellis - Queen of the West End Music blackburn-empire-Kerry Ellis - Queen of the West End Kerry Ellis is the Queen of the West End. Wed 24 September 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more SHE – The Show SHE - The Show Music blackburn-empire-poster-SHE - The Show 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 Find out more The Stadium Rock Experience The Stadium Rock Experience Music blackburn-empire-poster-The Stadium Rock Experience The Stadium Rock Experience delivers all the excitement of arena rock with classic anthems from the biggest acts! Fri 30 January 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Thank ABBA for the Music Thank ABBA for the Music Music blackburn-empire-Thank ABBA for the Music 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 Find out more The Dazzling Diamonds – Comedy Drag Show The Dazzling Diamonds – Comedy Drag Show Comedy Fresh off the stage in London’s West End, The Dazzling Diamonds proudly present their smash-hit comedy variety drag show. Sat 10 January 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The History of Rock The History of Rock Music blackburn-empire-The History of Rock Join us as we celebrate a rock line-up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time! Fri 10 April 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more ALL NIGHT LONG – The Greatest Hits of Lionel Richie ALL NIGHT LONG – The Greatest Hits of Lionel Richie Music blackburn-empire-ALL NIGHT LONG – The Greatest Hits of Lionel Richie “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 Find out more

The ELO Encounter – Blue Sky Tour The ELO Encounter - Blue Sky Tour Music blackburn-empire-The ELO Encounter - Blue Sky Tour 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 Find out more The Cavern Beat Club starring The Fabs The Cavern Beat Club starring The Fabs Music Within minutes of this show starting, you'll know exactly why 'beat' groups dominated the pop music scene in the 1960s.In those days, hundreds of groups performed at beat clubs throughout the UK, and at the very heart of these was The Cavern in Liverpool – a cellar venue that quickly became known as 'The Most... Sat 04 October 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Story Behind Motown The Story Behind Motown Music blackburn-empire-The Story Behind Motown Step into the world of Motown and experience the magic behind the music that defined an era. Fri 12 September 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more Truly Collins Truly Collins Music blackburn-empire-Truly Collins Truly Collins is the hit show that celebrates the unforgettable music of Phil Collins & Genesis. Thu 02 October 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more Songbird: A Celebration of Eva Cassidy Songbird: A Celebration of Eva Cassidy Music blackburn-empire-Songbird: A Celebration of Eva Cassidy 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 Find out more Beatles Complete Beatles Complete Music blackburn-empire-Beatles Complete 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 Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story Music blackburn-empire-Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story Join Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story for an unforgettable evening celebrating the legendary Roy Orbison and the iconic Traveling Wilburys! Fri 17 October 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more Let’s Dance 2025 Let’s Dance 2025 Academy blackburn-empire-Let’s Dance 2025 Chantelle’s Dance Academy brings you a variety of dance styles performed by dancers ages 2+. Sat 08 November 2025 // 2:00 pm Find out more Calendar Girls Calendar Girls Drama blackburn-empire-Calendar Girls When Annie's husband John dies of leukaemia, she and best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room. Wed 17 September 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more Carpenters Experience 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 Find out more The Dazzling Diamonds – Comedy Drag Show The Dazzling Diamonds – Comedy Drag Show Comedy Fresh off the stage in London’s West End, The Dazzling Diamonds proudly present their smash-hit comedy variety drag show. Sat 10 January 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Legends of Motown Legends of Motown Music blackburn-empire-Legends of Motown 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 Celine – My Heart Will Go On Celine – My Heart Will Go On Music MY HEART WILL GO ON – is the ultimate celebration concert of the music of one of the world’s greatest, iconic singers of all time - Celine Dion. This outstanding concert has been storming its way across Europe for 4 years gaining critical acclaim and outstanding reviews. Sat 18 October 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more Folk Rock Pioneers Steeleye Span In Concert Folk Rock Pioneers Steeleye Span In Concert Music blackburn-empire-Folk Rock Pioneers Steeleye Span In Concert Together for fifty six years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours. Sun 26 April 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Unicorn Live! Unicorn Live! Family blackburn-empire-Unicorn Live! After the sell out success of Princess Live! Thu 19 February 2026 // 1:00 pm Find out more Oh What A Night! Oh What A Night! Music OH WHAT A NIGHT! takes you back in time on a musical journeythrough the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, now immortalised in the multi-award-winning show Jersey Boys, which has been packing theatres worldwidesince its debut in 2005. Fri 27 March 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Rave On Rave On Music blackburn-empire-Rave On Rave On is the 50s and 60s musical sensation sweeping the nation! Sat 21 March 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Desperados : The Music & Legacy of Eagles Desperados : The Music & Legacy of Eagles Music blackburn-empire-Desperados : The Music & Legacy of Eagles Prepare to be transported back to the golden era of classic West Coast rock as Desperados faithfully captures the essence and spirit of the legendary EAGLES. Sat 27 September 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more Hometown Glory Candlelit Concert – A Tribute to Adele Hometown Glory Candlelit Concert - A Tribute to Adele Music blackburn-empire-Hometown Glory Candlelit Concert - A Tribute to Adele The most intimate of evenings – a candlelit recital of Adele’s delightful songbook, performed absolutely live. Sun 05 October 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more The History of Rock The History of Rock Music blackburn-empire-The History of Rock Join us as we celebrate a rock line-up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time! Fri 10 April 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Adult Panto: Snow White and the Magnificent Seven The Adult Panto: Snow White and the Magnificent Seven Comedy blackburn-empire-The Adult Panto: Snow White and the Magnificent Seven Taking the UK by storm since 2004, the Market Theatre’s Adult Panto Company are back on tour and out to corrupt another classic fairy tale beyond recognition with their unique style of Adult Panto. Sat 28 February 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Ray Quinn – King of Swing Ray Quinn - King of Swing Music blackburn-empire-Ray Quinn - King of Swing Led by a bona fide star of swing music, Ray Quinn, this concert spectacular celebrates the fabulous music and tells the incredible story of the world-famous Rat Pack. Wed 11 February 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Psychic Medium Craig Morris Psychic Medium Craig Morris Variety blackburn-empire-Psychic Medium Craig Morris For well over a decade now, Craig has worked tirelessly for the spirit world. Thu 06 November 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more Club 80s Live Club 80s Live Music The Club 80's Live show will take you on a rollercoaster ride back through one of the greatest eras of music. Sat 25 October 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more Connextion – The Dance Showcase Connextion - The Dance Showcase Academy blackburn-empire-Connextion - The Dance Showcase A powerful and taboo exploration of childhood trauma and its mental health effects, expressed through the emotive power of dance. Tue 30 September 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more Empire Comedy Club Empire Comedy Club Comedy blackburn-empire-Empire Comedy Club Get ready for another night of top-tier comedy at the Empire Comedy Club! Thu 11 September 2025 // 8:00 pm Find out more Pack of Lies Pack of Lies Drama blackburn-empire-Pack of Lies The Jacksons are a nice middle aged English couple. Wed 12 November 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more Kerry Ellis – Queen of the West End Kerry Ellis - Queen of the West End Music blackburn-empire-Kerry Ellis - Queen of the West End Kerry Ellis is the Queen of the West End. Wed 24 September 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more Choose George: Celebrating George Michael Choose George: Celebrating George Michael Music blackburn-empire-Choose Geroge: Celebrating George Michael With the production now in its third year, CHOOSE GEORGE – Celebrating George Michael continues to amaze fans throughout the UK and Europe. Thu 08 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Moments Of Pleasure – Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush Moments Of Pleasure - Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush Music blackburn-empire-Moments Of Pleasure - Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush Moments of Pleasure: The Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush present This Woman’s Work, a journey through the career of one of the UK’s greatest musical artists. Sun 20 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more

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A New Creative Space at Blackburn Empire Theatre – Join a Thriving Hub of Performance and Imagination

The Blackburn Empire Theatre is delighted to announce that our brand-new self-contained rehearsal and creative space is nearing completion

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Queen of the West End Kerry Ellis adds new tour dates

Kerry will return to intimate venues next autumn with her Queen of the West End tour and we are delighted Kerry will be joining us at Blackburn Empire Theatre on Wednesday 24 September 2025.

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Remembering Colin Hilton: A Musical Legacy at the Empire Theatre

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend, Colin Hilton

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