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An Audience with Mick Miller An Audience with Mick Miller Comedy blackburn-empire-An Audience with Mick Miller Mick Miller is a comedy legend who has been at the top of his game for over 40 years. Thu 28 August 2025 // 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 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 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 The Greatest Star – Barbra Streisand Tribute Show The Greatest Star - Barbra Streisand Tribute Show Music blackburn-empire-The Greatest Star - Barbra Streisand Tribute Show Barbra Streisand is, by far, one of the worlds best known artistes in recent times. Sun 12 October 2025 // 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 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 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 1940’s Variety Show 1940's Variety Show Variety blackburn-empire-poster-1940's Variety Show This 1940s Variety Show returns by popular demand in a light-hearted, yet respectful look at wartime entertainment known as ENSA. Mon 03 November 2025 // 2:00 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 Dirty Dusting Dirty Dusting Comedy blackburn-empire-Dirty Dusting 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 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 Ken Webster – Outrageous Comedy Hypnotist Ken Webster - Outrageous Comedy Hypnotist Comedy Ken Webster is considered to be one of the UK’s greatest stage hypnotists. Thu 21 August 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more Heaven Can Wait – A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf Heaven Can Wait - A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf Music blackburn-empire-Heaven Can Wait - A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf 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 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 The Made For Stage Jukebox The Made For Stage Jukebox Music blackburn-empire-The Made For Stage Jukebox A musical theatre-inspired showcase from Made for Stage Academy! Fri 27 June 2025 // 7:00 pm Find out more Everything Changes – Take That Tribute Show Everything Changes - Take That Tribute Show Music blackburn-empire-Everything Changes - Take That Tribute Show The only production in which Gary, Mark and Howard headline a fully-live spectacular featuring a 12-piece, uber-talented band, singers and dancers. Fri 05 September 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more Legally Blonde Legally Blonde Musicals Made For Stage UK proudly presents: Legally Blonde The Musical! Thu 24 July 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more Mitch Garlington presents An Evening of Mediumship Mitch Garlington presents An Evening of Mediumship Variety blackburn-empire-poster-Mitch Garlington presents An Evening of Mediumship 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 Find out more Strange, But True Crime Strange, But True Crime Variety blackburn-empire-Strange 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 Find out more 18 Years Of HoF Showcase 18 Years Of HoF Showcase Dance blackburn-empire-18 Years Of HoF Showcase A celebratory, timeline journeying from 2007-2025 of House Of Fusion - Dance & Community Arts! Wed 02 July 2025 // 6:30 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 Jimi – The Legend Lives On Jimi - The Legend Lives On Music blackburn-empire-Jimi - The Legend Lives On The Jimi Hendrix Live Rockumentary This is the show ALL Hendrix fans have been waiting for... Sat 14 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 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 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 BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA – The Ultimate Live P!nk Experience BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA - The Ultimate Live P!nk Experience Music blackburn-empire-BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA - The Ultimate Live P!nk Experience International award-winning P!nk impersonator, Stacy Green, is joined live on stage, with the phenomenal Vertigo Band, to recreate the excitement and majesty that makes P!nk the modern legend and inspiration she has come to be known as. Fri 27 February 2026 // 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 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 LET THE MUSIC PLAY – Celebrating the music of BARRY WHITE LET THE MUSIC PLAY - Celebrating the music of BARRY WHITE Music blackburn-empire-LET THE MUSIC PLAY - Celebrating the music of BARRY WHITE Direct from the USA, it’s the critically acclaimed Barry White Revue, starring the big man with the big voice – William Hicks.Get ready to experience the magic of Barry White’s timeless hits, including:You’re the First, the Last, My Everything, Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe, You See the Trouble with Me, Never, Never Gonna... Sat 14 February 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more

Strong Enough – Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher Strong Enough - Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher Music blackburn-empire-Strong Enough - Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher Get ready for an unforgettable evening, celebrating the global superstar and great female icon that is Cher.Featuring all of the classic hits including Turn Back Time, I Found Someone, Believe, Strong Enough, Gypsies Tramps and thieves, her modern Abba remixes and many more. Fri 13 June 2025 // 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 I’m Every Whitney Live I'm Every Whitney Live Music blackburn-empire-I'm Every Whitney Live The spectacular tribute to the Queen of Pop starring Kieshia Chun & her Million Dollar Band. Fri 26 September 2025 // 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 Legends of American Country Legends of American Country Music Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV, Europe’s No.1 multi-award-winning show "The Legends of American Country", this hit country show returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country nostalgia! Thu 29 January 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 The Freddie & QUEEN Experience The Freddie & QUEEN Experience Music blackburn-empire-The Freddie & QUEEN Experience 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. The Freddie... Fri 10 October 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more Songs From The Rat Pack – The Northern Swing Orchestra Songs From The Rat Pack - The Northern Swing Orchestra Music Get Ready for an unforgettable night with The Sixteen Piece Northern Swing Orchestra at The Blackburn Empire Theatre on Sunday 28th September 2025! Sun 28 September 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more Everything Changes – Take That Tribute Show Everything Changes - Take That Tribute Show Music blackburn-empire-Everything Changes - Take That Tribute Show The only production in which Gary, Mark and Howard headline a fully-live spectacular featuring a 12-piece, uber-talented band, singers and dancers. Fri 05 September 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more King Of Pop starring Navi King Of Pop starring Navi Music blackburn-empire-King Of Pop starring Navi 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 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 American Four Tops Show American Four Tops Show Music blackburn-empire-American Four Tops Direct from the USA, Soul Satisfaction’s AMERICAN FOUR TOPS show has been travelling internationally bringing all the sweet soul music and the Motown magic to their audiences. Sat 19 July 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 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 Bon Jovi Forever Bon Jovi Forever Music blackburn-empire-poster-Bon Jovi Forever BON JOVI FOREVER - The only Bon Jovi tribute show you need to see! A high energy, electric packed show guaranteed to raise your hands. Sat 28 March 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Celebrating George Michael Celebrating George Michael Music “Celebrating George Michael” is a new show featuring the acclaimed Steve Mitchell.This production focuses on a more mature and seasoned style that George brought us with performances such as the 1996 “MTV UNPLUGGED” from the Three Mills studio in London.As well as all of George’s best and well-known hits, Steve and his hand-picked band also... Sat 07 June 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more DS:UK…in Tribute to Dire Straits | ON anoTHEr NIGHT DS:UK…in Tribute to Dire Straits | ON anoTHEr NIGHT Music blackburn-empire-DS:UK…in Tribute to Dire Straits | ON anoTHEr NIGHT DS:UK - The ON anoTHEr NIGHT TOUR - 20261991 brought us the final Dire Straits album - On Every Street - and was commemorated by an enormous 2 year world tour that was one of their most successful to date.In On Every Street, Mark created some classic Dire Straits songs such as Calling Elvis, The... Fri 09 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Roxette UK Roxette UK Music blackburn-empire-Roxette UK Roxette UK is the ultimate tribute band dedicated to recreating the electrifying pop hits of the legendary Swedish duo, Roxette. Fri 13 March 2026 // 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 An Audience with Mick Miller An Audience with Mick Miller Comedy blackburn-empire-An Audience with Mick Miller Mick Miller is a comedy legend who has been at the top of his game for over 40 years. Thu 28 August 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 Rod Stewart Songbook The Rod Stewart Songbook Music blackburn-empire-The Rod Stewart Songbook 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 Legally Blonde Legally Blonde Musicals Made For Stage UK proudly presents: Legally Blonde The Musical! Thu 24 July 2025 // 7:30 pm Find out more DanceSyndrome presents EXPRESS ’25 DanceSyndrome presents EXPRESS ’25 Academy blackburn-empire-DanceSyndrome presents EXPRESS ’25 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.In Act 2, DanceSyndrome’s DS Collective performance company will present “A Dream of Keys” – a magical journey through the evolution of dance. Sun 20 July 2025 // 3:00 pm Find out more Living the Life of Riley 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 Find out more The West End Tenors The West End Tenors Music blackburn-empire-The West End Tenors Leading men from London’s West End combine in a powerhouse of vocal talent. Sun 15 March 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more A Night at The Musicals by Theatre Works A Night at The Musicals by Theatre Works Academy blackburn-empire-poster-A Night at The Musicals by Theatre Works Get ready for another unforgettable evening of show-stopping performances from the world's best-loved musicals, performed by the talented students at Theatre Works. Sun 29 June 2025 // 6:00 pm Find out more Nearly Elton – The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John Nearly Elton - The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John Music blackburn-empire-Nearly Elton - The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John Experience the ultimate Elton John tribute concert – Nearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time. Fri 20 February 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Ignite the Stage by Bérnese Theatre Dance & Drama Ignite the Stage by Bérnese Theatre Dance & Drama Academy blackburn-empire-Ignite the Stage by Bérnese Theatre Dance & Drama Produced by Bérnese Theatre Dance & Drama and featuring an array of talent, this wonderful stage show showcases a fusion of Dance, Acting, and Musical Theatre. Fri 20 June 2025 // 7:00 pm Find out more VIVA LA VIDA – The Greatest Hits Of Coldplay VIVA LA VIDA - The Greatest Hits Of Coldplay Music blackburn-empire-VIVA LA VIDA - The Greatest Hits Of Coldplay “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

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A Night to Remember: ‘Something About Lennon’ Comes to Blackburn Empire

Blackburn Empire Theatre is set to welcome a powerful new stage show this summer, as Something About Lennon – The John Lennon Story arrives on Thursday 12 June 2025 at 7:30PM.

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From Joseph to the West End and Beyond: Lee Mead Brings His Best to Blackburn

Lee Mead, the charismatic star who won hearts on the BBC’s Any Dream Will Do, returns to the stage with his most personal show yet — The Best of Me.

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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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