Blackburn Empire Theatre | Lancashire's Liveliest Live Venue

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

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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

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Les Misérables : School Edition Music

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Following on from their two previous SOLD OUT productions of Disney's Frozen JR.

Fri 17 July 2026 // 7:00 pm

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The Opera Boys – The Farewell Tour starring Paul Potts Music

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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

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The Cavern Beat Club starring The Fabs Music

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Within minutes of this show starting, you'll know exactly why 'beat' groups dominated the pop music scene in the 1960s.

Fri 12 March 2027 // 7:30 pm

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Women in Rock Music

Since 2016, Women in Rock have been trailblazing their way across the globe with their sell out show that sets them apart from any other.

Fri 04 September 2026 // 7:30 pm

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The Summer Showcase 2026 by House Of Fusion Dance

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Experience the magical vibe of House Of Fusion with performances from our timetabled classes and studio teachers.

Tue 30 June 2026 // 6:30 pm

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Celine - My Heart Will Go On Music

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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

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The History of Rock Music

Relive the greatest years of rock live on stage!

Fri 10 April 2026 // 7:30 pm

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BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA - The Ultimate Live P!nk Experience Music

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Featuring Stacy Green as P!nk!

Fri 24 September 2027 // 7:30 pm

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Ultimate 70s Show Music

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Travel back in time and relive the sights and sounds of the seventies.

Sat 05 September 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green Music

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Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac.

Fri 16 October 2026 // 7:30 pm

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The Freddie & QUEEN Experience Music

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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

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

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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

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Jive Talkin' perform the Bee Gees Music

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Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee Gees!

Fri 12 June 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Beauty and the Beast - Easter Pantomime Family

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Get ready for a magical Easter treat of a Tale as Old As Time as Tom Rolfe Productions (the same team behind our smash hit Christmas panto Snow White!) return to The Empire with a brand-new panto promising dazzling costumes, catchy songs, and laugh-out-loud comedy for the whole family.

Sun 12 April 2026 // 1:00 pm

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The UK Rock Show Music

Harder Rock Productions is proud to bring you ‘The UK Rock Show’!

Sat 26 September 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Just Tina Music

Come and shake a tail feather with the UK's supreme Tina - Justine - and her talented cast from the hit show Totally TINA!

Sun 31 May 2026 // 7:30 pm

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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

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Voodoo Room: A Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream Music

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A very welcome return to this stunning power trio of astonishingly talented musicians, Voodoo Room celebrate the music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Cream with a high energy show in the true spirit of these iconic, legendary superstars.

Fri 06 November 2026 // 7:30 pm

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The Johnny Cash Roadshow: The Prison Years Tour Music

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This year Johnny Cash Roadshow invites you to step into the raw and gritty world of Johnny Cash's prison era with their electrifying show that has captivated audiences for two decades.

Thu 15 October 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Hurricane : The Ultimate Luke Combs Tribute Music

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“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

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Let's Dance 2026 from Dancesteps Productions Academy

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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

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Tits Up! Drama

Three women.

Tue 27 October 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Moments Of Pleasure - Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush Music

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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

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ONE VOICE – The Music of Barry Manilow Music

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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

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The Time Machine Dance Showcase Dance

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Time travel with us through different decades of dance and music.

Thu 05 November 2026 // 6:30 pm

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The Dazzling Diamonds – Comedy Drag Show Variety

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Following their 2026 SOLD OUT show and fresh off the stage in London’s West End, The Dazzling Diamonds proudly present their smash-hit comedy variety drag show. This isn’t just any show – these“ladies”deliver a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud spectacle like no other.Featuring a cast of three internationally acclaimed performers, the show is a dazzling mix of outrageous comedy, sensational live vocals, and jaw-dropping dance routines.Expect iconic hits from Tina Turner, Adele, Lady Gaga,...

Fri 15 January 2027 // 7:30 pm

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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

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Roy 'Chubby' Brown Comedy

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After another SOLD OUT show Roy 'Chubby' Brown is back at The Empire.50 plus years In Entertainment/Comedy, Roy Chubby Brown is still going strong, entertaining thousands and thousands of fans annually up and down the country, Roy is the undoubted King of Comedy.Countless DVDs (30 plus), numerous books & cds, thousands of live shows in...

Sat 11 July 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Let's Dance 2026 from Chantelle’s Dance Academy Academy

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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

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Simply Red Tribute: Holding Back The Years Music

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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

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VIVA LA VIDA - The Greatest Hits Of Coldplay Music

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“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

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The Golden Oldies Rock and Roll Show Music

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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

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The Spice Party – Celebrating 30 Years of the Spice Girls Music

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Get ready to Spice Up Your Life!

Fri 09 July 2027 // 7:30 pm

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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

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STRONG ENOUGH – Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher Music

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Get ready for an unforgettable evening, celebrating the global superstar and great female icon that is Cher.

Thu 22 October 2026 // 7:30 pm

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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

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BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA - The Ultimate Live P!nk Experience Music

Featuring Stacy Green as P!nk!

Fri 24 September 2027 // 7:30 pm

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Beauty and the Beast - Easter Pantomime Family

Sun 12 April 2026 // 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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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

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Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story - The Platinum Years Music

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Celebrate 70 Platinum Years of iconic hits and Roy Orbison’s 90th birthday in this spectacular musical tribute!

Sat 31 October 2026 // 7:30 pm

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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

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Empire Social Club - Community • Friendship • Fun Variety

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The Empire Social Club is a warm, welcoming get-together at Blackburn Empire Theatre, created to bring people together through Community • Friendship • Fun.

Tue 07 April 2026 // 2:00 pm

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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

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It's A Beautiful Noise with Fisher Stevens - The Neil Diamond tribute Music

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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

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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

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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

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Choose George: Celebrating George Michael Music

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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

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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.

Fri 12 March 2027 // 7:30 pm

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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

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Just Tina Music

Come and shake a tail feather with the UK's supreme Tina - Justine - and her talented cast from the hit show Totally TINA!

Sun 31 May 2026 // 7:30 pm

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SPAMALOT Musicals

It’s just a flesh wound!

Mon 11 May 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Empire Comedy Club September 2026

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

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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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Patience Music

In a world gone mad with lovesick ladies and pretentious men, the women abandon their handsome soldiers and instead pursue the fake poet Reginald Bunthorne, who thrives on admiration.

Wed 22 April 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Aladdin – Blackburn Christmas Pantomime 2026 - PRICES FROZEN for a LIMITED TIME Family

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Dust off your flying carpet and take a trip to Twankey’s Laundry as Tom Rolfe Productions return to the Blackburn Empire Theatre for an adventure like no other – bursting with comedy, chaos, a magical Genie, and plenty of audience participation, as well as all the usual panto fun Lancashire audiences love year after year!More fun.

Sat 21 November 2026 // 1:30 pm

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Club 80s Live – The UK’s Biggest Eighties Experience! Music

The UK’s Biggest Eighties Experience!

Sat 10 October 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Ultimate 70s Show Music

Travel back in time and relive the sights and sounds of the seventies.

Sat 05 September 2026 // 7:30 pm

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