Blackburn Empire Theatre | Lancashire's Liveliest Live Venue

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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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. The Freddie...

Fri 10 October 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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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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Empire Comedy Club Comedy

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Get ready for a night of top-tier comedy at the Empire Comedy Club, where the laughs are non-stop, and the ticket price is just £7.50—a bargain for a triple-headline show featuring some of the UK’s most exciting comedy talent!

Sat 22 March 2025 // 8:00 pm

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The West End Tenors Music

Leading men from London’s West End combine in a powerhouse of vocal talent.

Sun 15 March 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Sound & Vision - A David Bowie Tribute Show Music

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Fasten your seatbelts – the Starman is here!!

Fri 18 July 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Masters of Deception Family

"Masters of Deception" brings you the very best in magic and illusion, featuring none other than Richard Jones, "The Military Mind-Reader." As the only magician to have ever won Britain's Got Talent, Richard combines his 12 years of British Army training and expert knowledge of deception to deliver cutting-edge magic and psychological illusion.Joining him on...

Sun 23 March 2025 // 6:30 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 Jerseys Live Music

Join The Jerseys as we celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Fri 24 October 2025 // 7:30 pm

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DanceSyndrome presents EXPRESS ’25 Academy

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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

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Magic and Marvels Variety

Step right up and prepare to be amazed by the one-man extravaganza, "Magic & Marvels," presented by the extraordinary and multi-skilled performer, Michael Jordan!Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the realm of wonder and enchantment as Michael showcases his incredible talents in magic and circus arts.

Sun 15 June 2025 // 2:30 pm

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The Sorcerer Drama

The Sorcerer was the first full-length operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan and the first over which they had complete control of the production.

Wed 26 February 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Moments Of Pleasure - Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush Music

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Since arriving on the tribute scene back in 2019, Moments Of Pleasure have rapidly emerged as one of the most acclaimed tribute bands in the UK.This 5 piece band features the amazing vocals of Lisa-Marie Walters, as featured recently in the Sunday Times magazine and seen on BBC, ITV and heard on BBC 5 and...

Sat 29 March 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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Pinked Floyd Music

The Northwest's premier Pink Floyd tribute band are delighted to return to the Empire Theatre, Blackburn, one of their favourite venues.

Sat 26 April 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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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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The Totally Improvised Musical Comedy

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Every night is opening night for The Totally Improvised Musical!

Wed 19 March 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Songs From The Rat Pack - Northern Swing Orchestra Music

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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

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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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Sleeping Beauty Family

We are thrilled to welcome back the legendary Linda Lusardi and the sensational Lucy Kane to Blackburn Empire Theatre in the spellbinding Easter Pantomime, Sleeping Beauty!

Sun 13 April 2025 // 1:00 pm

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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

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The Stadium Rock Experience Music

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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

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Bon Jovi Forever Music

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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

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Beatles Complete Music

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

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Legends of Motown Music

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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.

Fri 21 March 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.

Mon 31 March 2025 // 7:00 pm

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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

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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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DanceSyndrome presents EXPRESS ’25 Academy

Sun 20 July 2025 // 3:00 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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The Jerseys Live Music

Join The Jerseys as we celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Fri 24 October 2025 // 7:30 pm

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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

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Moments Of Pleasure - Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush Music

Sat 29 March 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Empire Comedy Club Comedy

Sat 22 March 2025 // 8:00 pm

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Tiny Tim's Biggest Adventure Comedy

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7 years ago Tiny Tim decided to go on his own adventure navigating through adult life and posting about his calls on social media.With over 120 million views on YouTube and over 10 million followers on all social media platforms, at some point you have all seen the hilarious videos of the legend that is...

Wed 16 April 2025 // 7:30 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 Stadium Rock Experience Music

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

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Pinked Floyd Music

The Northwest's premier Pink Floyd tribute band are delighted to return to the Empire Theatre, Blackburn, one of their favourite venues.

Sat 26 April 2025 // 7:30 pm

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The Story Behind Motown Music

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Step into the world of Motown and experience the magic behind the music that defined an era.

Fri 12 September 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Rent - The Musical Academy

This iconic Rock Musical celebrates human authenticity, love and pride!

Wed 12 March 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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Oasiz Music

OASIZ are one of the UK’s most authentic tribute bands, a point proved in 2023 when a short clip of frontman Steve performing as Liam went viral on social media with over half a million views.

Fri 13 February 2026 // 7:30 pm

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The Freddie & QUEEN Experience Music

Fri 10 October 2025 // 7:30 pm

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The Totally Improvised Musical Comedy

Every night is opening night for The Totally Improvised Musical!

Wed 19 March 2025 // 7:30 pm

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American Four Tops Music

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

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The Swing Commanders Music

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The Swing Commanders are a stunningly vibrant and versatile group that perform an exciting mix of 1940s Classics, Boogie-Woogie, Western Swing, 50’s Jump Jazz and more!Every member of the Swing Commanders sings and plays at least one instrument, sometimes three!

Thu 09 October 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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The Incident Room Drama

It's 1975.

Wed 05 March 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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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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Rossendale SSP - Secondary Schools Dance Competition Academy

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Rossendale Secondary Schools combine once more to present an evening showcasing local dancing talent.With EXPO 2025 upon us and the potential of the world’s next biggest invention being just around the corner, we reflect on all the greats of the past and look towards the wonders of the future.Whether you want to jump back to...

Tue 25 March 2025 // 6:30 pm

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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.

Fri 21 March 2025 // 7:30 pm

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I'm Every Whitney Live Music

The spectacular tribute to the Queen of Pop starring Kieshia Chun & her Million Dollar Band.

Fri 26 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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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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Lollypops and Moptops Music

Sun 08 June 2025 // 2:30 pm

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Sleeping Beauty Family

We are thrilled to welcome back the legendary Linda Lusardi and the sensational Lucy Kane to Blackburn Empire Theatre in the spellbinding Easter Pantomime, Sleeping Beauty!

Sun 13 April 2025 // 1:00 pm

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The Class of 55 Music

Get ready to rock and roll as the Class of '55 reunites for an unforgettable night celebrating the legendary sounds of Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis!This spectacular production promises to transport you back in time with all the electrifying energy of a live band that will have you dancing in your seat.

Fri 16 January 2026 // 7:30 pm

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