Blackburn Empire Theatre | Lancashire's Liveliest Live Venue

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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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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!

Sun 15 June 2025 // 2:30 pm

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Jack and the Beanstalk - 2024/25 Pantomime Family

Fe Fi Fo FUN for all the family!

Sat 23 November 2024 // 1:30 pm

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The Ultimate Bubble Show Variety

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Experience the best in soap bubble entertainment.Join Ray, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, and help him in his quest to complete the bubble game and make the ultimate bubble.This is a fast paced show full of high energy and surprises as Ray uses various different gases to create incredible bubble sculptures, effects and...

Fri 18 April 2025 // 10:00 am

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Rent - The Musical Musicals

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

Wed 12 March 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Matilda Jr. - The Musical Musicals

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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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Let's Dance 2024 Dance

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Chantelle’s Dance Academy brings you a variety of dance styles performed by dancers ages 2+.

Sat 09 November 2024 // 2:00 pm

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Nearly Elton - The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John Music

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Nearly Elton - The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John Experience the ultimate Elton John tribute Concert .

Sat 01 February 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Teach Rex LIVE!! Family

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After receiving over 3000 5⭐ reviews for their events and selling out hundreds of shows around the UK.

Sun 16 February 2025 // 11:00 am

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Truly Collins Music

Truly Collins is the hit show that celebrates the unforgettable music of Phil Collins & Genesis.

Thu 02 October 2025 // 7:30 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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Thank ABBA for the Music Music

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Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves!Thank ABBA For The Music is a two-hour theatre ABBA-fest that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history's most successful and entertaining live bands.

Sat 08 February 2025 // 7:30 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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Disney’s Beauty And The Beast Musicals

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Blackburn Musical Theatre Company invites you to Be Our Guest, as we return to the Empire with the ‘tale as old as time’ – Disney’s Beauty And The Beast.

Sat 03 May 2025 // 2:15 pm

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Mitch Garlington presents An Evening of Mediumship Variety

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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

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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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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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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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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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Jive Talkin' Music

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! In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin' performed LIVE on HEART FM with THE BEE GEES and received great compliments from both Maurice and Barry Gibb.

Fri 31 January 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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BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA - The Ultimate Live P!nk Experience Music

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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

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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.

Fri 08 November 2024 // 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.

Fri 04 April 2025 // 7:30 pm

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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

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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 Rod Stewart Songbook Music

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The Rod Stewart Songbook’s spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Rod Stewart, featuring Pete McCall, Europe’s foremost tribute.

Fri 14 February 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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Voodoo Room a night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream Music