Let's Dance 2026 from Dancesteps Productions Academy Join us for an unforgettable day of entertainment with both a matinee and evening performance, bringing together dazzling routines and show-stopping numbers inspired by some of the world’s best-loved musicals and iconic performances. Sat 06 June 2026 // 2:00 pm Find out more ABBA MIA – The Mamma Mia! Tribute starring Kerry Katona Music KERRY KATONA stars in ‘ABBA MIA’ - The greatest party in the West End comes to you with the UK’s No.1 tribute to Mamma Mia! Thu 04 June 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more ONE VOICE – The Music of Barry Manilow Music Prepare to be mesmerized by an extraordinary tribute to the legendary Barry Manilow!Experience the magic in this spectacular live concert, featuring a full band, dazzling showgirls, and an electrifying celebration of Manilow’s iconic music and career.Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening as you journey through a collection of timeless hits, including:Copacabana, Mandy, I Write the... Sat 12 September 2026 // 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 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 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 Celine - My Heart Will Go On Music Step into the world of Celine Dion like never before with My Heart Will Go On, a breathtaking concert experience that brings the legendary singer’s iconic hits to life. Thu 01 October 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 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 Spice Party – Celebrating 30 Years of the Spice Girls Music Get ready to Spice Up Your Life! Fri 09 July 2027 // 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 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 We Will Rock You: The Musical by Queen & Ben Elton Music WE WILL ROCK YOU – THE MUSICAL by QUEEN & Ben Elton Presented by Made For Stage UK Ltd & ALTD Productions Get ready to rock as we bring you the iconic, high-energy musical We Will Rock You to the stage! Thu 23 July 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more John Lydon Variety He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. Wed 14 April 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Freddie & QUEEN Experience Music Along with the many fans who mourn the loss of Freddie Mercury, The Freddie & The Queen Experience aim to celebrate the wealth of talent that came together in Queen by recreating, with breathtaking accuracy, the style and excitement of a LIVE Queen concert, which sadly, will never be seen with Freddie Mercury again. Sat 17 October 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 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 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 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 The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band Celebrate The Iconic Music of Bob Dylan & Joni Mitchell Music Bob Dylan & Joni Mitchell are both ranked in Rolling Stone’s ‘Top Ten Singer-Songwriters of All Time’ and their legacy is honoured in this stunning tribute, ‘The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band’.With unrivalled musical authenticity this multi-instrumentalist five-piece covers all the hits including ‘Like a Rolling Stone’, ‘Both Sides Now’, ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’, and ‘Big... Sun 07 June 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 Pinked Floyd Music Pinked Floyd are delighted to return to one of their favourite venues, the Empire Theatre Blackburn, with a spectacular evening packed with cherished favourites from the timeless albums: Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, The Division Bell, Wish You Were Here, Animals, A Momentary Lapse of Reason — as well as delving deeper into... Fri 10 July 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Folk Rock Pioneers Steeleye Span In Concert Music 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 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 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 Forever Billy Joel Music Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as Phil Mountford, multi award-winning film composer and renowned performer, leads the sensational Forever Billy Joel tribute show! Sun 06 September 2026 // 7:30 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 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 The Magic of Science "High Voltage" Family Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Mon 25 May 2026 // 2:00 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

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 John Lydon Variety He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. Wed 14 April 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Opera Boys – The Farewell Tour starring Paul Potts Music The powerhouse classical-crossover sensation The Opera Boys are thrilled to announce their final tour, featuring the world-renowned tenor and very first winner of Britain’s Got Talent, Paul Potts. Wed 07 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Wonders of Our Universe - The Next Chapter Family Return to the cosmos — or discover it for the first time — with Wonders of Our Universe – The Next Chapter: a brand-new, stand-alone instalment in the acclaimed live series from astrophysicist Ian Hall FRAS. Wed 28 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 STRONG ENOUGH – Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher Music Get ready for an unforgettable evening, celebrating the global superstar and great female icon that is Cher. Thu 22 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Hurricane : The Ultimate Luke Combs Tribute Music “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 The Legend of Luke Kelly Music The Legend of Luke Kelly is an authentic show celebrating the life and songs of Ireland’s most iconic and greatest folk singer. Tue 09 February 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more An evening with Esoteric Medium David Holt Variety Join international Esoteric Medium David Holt for an evening of clairvoyance live at Empire Theatre, Blackburn. Fri 02 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Sugar Pie Honey Bunch Music THE ONLY AMERICAN TRIBUTE SHOW CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF THE FOUR TOPS AND OTHER LEGENDARY MOTOWN ARTISTS TOURING THE UK Paying homage to the legends, vocal group Soul Satisfaction brings the Motown magic back to the stage in a live concert with powerful vocals, splendid harmonies and high stepping dance routines. Fri 05 June 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Choose George: Celebrating George Michael Music 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 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 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 The Adult Panto: Puss & Dick! Comedy 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 13 February 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more Celine - My Heart Will Go On Music Step into the world of Celine Dion like never before with My Heart Will Go On, a breathtaking concert experience that brings the legendary singer’s iconic hits to life. Thu 01 October 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 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 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 Fleetwood Mad Music The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Experience We are excited to introduce you to Fleetwood Mad, the UK's ultimate Fleetwood Mac experience. Fri 09 April 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Magic of Science "High Voltage" Family Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Mon 25 May 2026 // 2:00 pm Find out more The Northern Swing Orchestra - A Tribute to Glenn Miller Music Get In The Mood for an unforgettable evening of big band classics as The Northern Swing Orchestra return to Blackburn Empire Theatre. Sun 11 October 2026 // 7:30 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 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 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 Carpenters Experience Music When we were young, we’d listen to the radio, waiting for our favourite songs. Sat 24 October 2026 // 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 Empire Social Club - Community • Friendship • Fun Variety The Empire Social Club is a warm, welcoming get-together at Blackburn Empire Theatre, created to bring people together through Community • Friendship • Fun. Tue 21 April 2026 // 2:00 pm Find out more Moments Of Pleasure - Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush Music 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 The D-Day Darlings – VICTORIOUS Variety Direct from the Royal Albert Hall Following the success of their VE Day 80 Tour and triumphant performances at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Britain’s beloved songbirds, The D-Day Darlings, proudly present their brand-new stage spectacular – Victorious, fronted by founder and lead singer Katie Ashby. Sun 04 April 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more Empire Comedy Club September 2026 Comedy The Empire Comedy Club is back with another top line-up - big laughs, sharp crowd work, and a brilliant night out at Blackburn Empire Theatre. Thu 10 September 2026 // 8:00 pm Find out more

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