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ONE VOICE – The Music of Barry Manilow ONE VOICE – The Music of Barry Manilow Music blackburn-empire-ONE VOICE – The Music of Barry Manilow 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 Dolly Forever Dolly Forever Music blackburn-empire-Dolly Forever “Dolly Forever” isn’t just a show – it is a celebration of one of the world’s biggest stars. Wed 23 September 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 Annie the Musical Annie the Musical Music blackburn-empire-Annie the Musical Join us for the heartwarming musical "Annie," where hope shines bright even in the darkest times! Thu 02 April 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 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. Sat 17 October 2026 // 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 The Poppy Holiday Show The Poppy Holiday Show Music blackburn-empire-The Poppy Holiday Show Brought to You by Poppy & Friends get ready for a feel-good, toe-tapping afternoon as Poppy & Friends deliver timeless, unforgettable songs direct to your seat! Mon 02 February 2026 // 2:00 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 The Kilkennys The Kilkennys Music blackburn-empire-poster-The Kilkennys 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 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 Sound & Vision – A tribute to David Bowie Sound & Vision – A tribute to David Bowie Music blackburn-empire-Sound & Vision – A tribute to David Bowie Fasten your seatbelts – the Starman is here!! Thu 29 October 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 The Class of 55 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 Find out more Pinked Floyd Pinked Floyd Music blackburn-empire-poster-Pinked Floyd 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 Oasiz Oasiz Music blackburn-empire-Oasiz 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 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 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 This is DISCO This is DISCO Music blackburn-empire-This is DISCO 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 The Searchers Experience Show – Starring Spencer James The Searchers Experience Show - Starring Spencer James Music blackburn-empire-The Searchers Experience Show - Starring Spencer James 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 Celine – My Heart Will Go On Celine - My Heart Will Go On Music blackburn-empire-Celine - My Heart Will Go On 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 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 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. Thu 22 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown Roy 'Chubby' Brown Comedy blackburn-empire-poster-Roy 'Chubby' Brown 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 Find out more Les Misérables : School Edition Les Misérables : School Edition Music blackburn-empire-Les Misérables : School Edition Following on from their two previous SOLD OUT productions of Disney's Frozen JR. Fri 17 July 2026 // 7:00 pm Find out more The Sounds of Philadelphia and Motown Show – Starring Roy G. Hemmings The Sounds of Philadelphia and Motown Show - Starring Roy G. Hemmings Music blackburn-empire-The Sounds of Philadelphia and Motown Show - Starring Roy G. Hemmings 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 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 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 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 Jive Talkin’ perform the Bee Gees Jive Talkin' perform the Bee Gees Music blackburn-empire-Jive Talkin' perform the Bee Gees 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 Find out more

A Foreigners Journey A Foreigners Journey Music blackburn-empire-A Foreigners Journey Legendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of the AOR (Adult Orientated Rock) and Classic Rock genres, attracting huge audiences as live acts since forming in the 1970’s. Sat 21 February 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more This is DISCO This is DISCO Music blackburn-empire-This is DISCO 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 Dancing… Through Life by Sutcliffe School of Dance Dancing... Through Life by Sutcliffe School of Dance Academy blackburn-empire-Dancing... Through Life by Sutcliffe School of Dance Sutcliffe School of Dance proudly presents... Thu 05 February 2026 // 7:00 pm Find out more Total REX Total REX Music blackburn-empire-Total REX 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 MAMA presents – A Tribute to Genesis MAMA presents - A Tribute to Genesis Music blackburn-empire-poster-MAMA presents - A Tribute to Genesis Experience the power, passion, and precision of one of the UK’s most acclaimed Genesis tribute bands – Mama. Sat 02 May 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Sugar Pie Honey Bunch Sugar Pie Honey Bunch Music blackburn-empire-Sugar Pie Honey Bunch 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 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 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 Comedy Double Bill Comedy Double Bill Drama blackburn-empire-Comedy Double Bill The Extraordinary Revelations of Orca the Goldfish by David Tristram Henry and Alice Smith’s marriage has lost its spark - so they each escape into wild fantasies to cope with the boredom of everyday life. Wed 04 March 2026 // 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 Les Misérables : School Edition Les Misérables : School Edition Music blackburn-empire-Les Misérables : School Edition Following on from their two previous SOLD OUT productions of Disney's Frozen JR. Fri 17 July 2026 // 7:00 pm Find out more Aladdin – Blackburn Christmas Pantomime 2026 – PRICES FROZEN for a LIMITED TIME Aladdin – Blackburn Christmas Pantomime 2026 - PRICES FROZEN for a LIMITED TIME Family 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 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 A Tribute to Sting & the Police – Starring the Rozzers A Tribute to Sting & the Police - Starring the Rozzers Music blackburn-empire-A Tribute to Sting & the Police - Starring the Rozzers Fronted by Sting look and sound-a-like Owen James and his band ‘The Rozzers’, A Tribute to Sting & The Police is the most authentic Sting tribute in Europe. Sun 27 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Searchers Experience Show – Starring Spencer James The Searchers Experience Show - Starring Spencer James Music blackburn-empire-The Searchers Experience Show - Starring Spencer James 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 Jive Talkin’ perform the Bee Gees Jive Talkin' perform the Bee Gees Music blackburn-empire-Jive Talkin' perform the Bee Gees 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 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 Desperate Scousewives Desperate Scousewives Comedy blackburn-empire-Desperate Scousewives 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 Find out more The Class of 55 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 Find out more Tiny Tim’s Stand Up Adventure Tiny Tim’s Stand Up Adventure Comedy blackburn-empire-Tiny Tim’s Stand Up Adventure 8 years ago Tiny Tim decided to go on his own adventure, navigating through adult life and posting about his calls on social media. Wed 25 March 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 9 to 5 The Musical 9 to 5 The Musical Music blackburn-empire-9 to 5 The Musical Clock in for a night of hilarity and mischief with Dolly Parton’s smash-hit musical 9 to 5! Thu 22 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 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’! Sat 26 September 2026 // 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 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 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 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 Forever Billy Joel Forever Billy Joel Music blackburn-empire-Forever Billy Joel 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 Women in Rock Women in Rock Music blackburn-empire-Women in Rock 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 Find out more

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