Blackburn Empire Theatre | Lancashire's Liveliest Live Venue

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

An Audience with Mick Miller

An Audience with Mick Miller Comedy

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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

The Adult Panto: Jack and his Giant Stalk!

The Adult Panto: Jack and his Giant Stalk! Comedy

Taking the UK by storm since 2004, the Market Theatre’s Adult Panto Company are back on tour and out to corrupt another classic fairy tale beyond recognition with their unique style of Adult Panto.

Sat 15 February 2025 // 7:30 pm

Dirty Dusting

Dirty Dusting Comedy

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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

Wizard of Oz

Wizard of Oz Family

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Take a stroll down the yellow brick road this February as Tom Rolfe Productions proudly present everyone’s favourite pantomime story The Wizard of Oz live on stage.Expect dazzling scenery, beautiful costumes, hilarious comedy and much more!

Sat 22 February 2025 // 2:00 pm

Fleeting Rumours

Fleeting Rumours Music

Fleeting Rumours are the North’s premier Tribute band to Fleetwood Mac.

Fri 16 May 2025 // 7:30 pm

Sound & Vision – A David Bowie Tribute Show

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

The Opera Boys – A Night at the Musicals

The Opera Boys - A Night at the Musicals Music

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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

Mitch Garlington presents An Evening of Mediumship

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

Calling Planet Earth

Calling Planet Earth Music

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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

Happy Birthday Elvis

Happy Birthday Elvis Music

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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. Featuring Paul Molloy and the Memphis band

Sat 25 January 2025 // 7:30 pm

Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown

Roy 'Chubby' Brown Comedy

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After another SOLD OUT show Roy 'Chubby' Brown is back at The Empire.

Sat 14 June 2025 // 7:30 pm

Shrek The Musical JR.

Shrek The Musical JR. Musicals

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Following on from their SOLD OUT production run of Disney's Frozen JR.

Mon 31 March 2025 // 7:00 pm

Women in Rock

Women in Rock Music

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The critically acclaimed Women in Rock UK tour is coming to Blackburn Empire for one night only, and this is a rock concert unlike any other.

Fri 28 March 2025 // 7:30 pm

Teach Rex LIVE!!

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

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

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

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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

Legends of Motown

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

King Of Pop starring Navi

King Of Pop starring Navi Music

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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

Evening with Paul Merson with host Perry Groves

Evening with Paul Merson with host Perry Groves Variety

Join us for An Evening with Paul Merson, as the football star discusses his illustrious career with Arsenal, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, Portsmouth and England.

Thu 27 March 2025 // 7:30 pm

An Afternoon of Bublé & Swing

An Afternoon of Bublé & Swing Music

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Join us for an unforgettable musical journey as Josh Hindle and his swing band bring the timeless hits of Michael Bublé and classic swing to life at the Blackburn Empire Theatre.

Sun 26 January 2025 // 2:00 pm

The Rod Stewart Songbook

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

Strong Enough – Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher

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.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

Bon Jovi Forever

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

Roxette UK

Roxette UK Music

Bringing the arena sound of your favourite Swedish pop rockers - Roxette UK perform hits such as The Look, Joyride, Must Have Been Love, Dressed For Success, Fading Like A Flower, Dangerous, Crash Boom Bang, Almost Unreal and many more.Featuring Libbi (Sweet Rebellion) as the late Marie Fredriksson and Matt Black (Fahran) as Per Gessle...

Fri 07 February 2025 // 7:30 pm

Sleeping Beauty

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

The Sorcerer

The Sorcerer Drama

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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

The ELO Encounter – Blue Sky Tour

The ELO Encounter - Blue Sky Tour Music

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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

TAYLOR FEVER – Era’s Experience

TAYLOR FEVER - Era's Experience Music

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ATTENTION ALL SWIFTIES! TAYLOR FEVER is the electrifying tribute production to worldwide megastar TAYLOR SWIFT!

Sun 02 February 2025 // 2:00 pm

Wonders of Our Universe

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

Nearly Elton – The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John

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

Strong Enough – Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher

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.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

Empire Comedy Club

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

I’m Every Whitney Live

I'm Every Whitney Live Music

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

Fri 26 September 2025 // 7:30 pm

Steptoe and Son – LIVE!

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

The Dazzling Diamonds – Comedy Drag Show

The Dazzling Diamonds – Comedy Drag Show Variety

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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

Teach Rex LIVE!!

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

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

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

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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

Psychic Medium Craig Morris

Psychic Medium Craig Morris Variety

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For well over a decade now, Craig has worked tirelessly for the spirit world.

Thu 06 November 2025 // 7:30 pm

Monday Afternoon Variety Show – February

Monday Afternoon Variety Show - February Variety

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Join us for an afternoon of delightful entertainment featuring the captivating talents of Rachel Mercer and Ian Fox.Rachel brings her stunning vocals to the stage with a repertoire of vintage hits and musical theatre favourites, while Ian’s wealth of experience in musical theatre, operatic roles, and captivating performances will add charm and variety to this...

Mon 03 February 2025 // 2:00 pm

King Of Pop starring Navi

King Of Pop starring Navi Music

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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

Matilda Jr. – The Musical

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

The UK Rock Show

The UK Rock Show Music

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Harder Rock Productions is Proud to bring you ‘The UK Rock Show’Get ready to be transported back to the 80s heyday of classic rock, combining the feel of a rock festival with the atmosphere of a top end rock arena tour.

Sun 21 September 2025 // 7:30 pm

The Totally Improvised Musical

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

Love Really Hurts Without You

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

Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown

Roy 'Chubby' Brown Comedy

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After another SOLD OUT show Roy 'Chubby' Brown is back at The Empire.

Sat 14 June 2025 // 7:30 pm

The Ultimate Bubble Show

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

Celine – My Heart Will Go On

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

Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story

Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story Music

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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

Songs From The Rat Pack – Northern Swing Orchestra

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

The Sorcerer

The Sorcerer Drama

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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

Snow White – Christmas Pantomime 2025

Snow White - Christmas Pantomime 2025 Family

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The Fairest Pantomime of Them AllMirror Mirror On The Wall...What’s The Fairest Pantomime of Them all?It’s SNOW WHITE, of course, and it’s heading to The Blackburn Empire at Christmas 2025… Oh yes it is!Tom Rolfe Productions are thrilled to be back with a brand new production bursting with dazzling costumes, hilarious comedy, sensational singing, beautiful...

Sat 22 November 2025 // 1:30 pm

Bon Jovi Forever

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

Fleeting Rumours

Fleeting Rumours Music

Fleeting Rumours are the North’s premier Tribute band to Fleetwood Mac.

Fri 16 May 2025 // 7:30 pm

American Four Tops

American Four Tops Music

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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

The ELO Encounter – Blue Sky Tour

The ELO Encounter - Blue Sky Tour Music

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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

An Afternoon of Bublé & Swing

An Afternoon of Bublé & Swing Music

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Join us for an unforgettable musical journey as Josh Hindle and his swing band bring the timeless hits of Michael Bublé and classic swing to life at the Blackburn Empire Theatre.

Sun 26 January 2025 // 2:00 pm

Legends of Motown

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

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

The Simon & Garfunkel Story Music

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“What A Great ****ing Show” – ART GARFUNKELFew shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London’s West End, including multiple appearances at the world-famous London Palladium.Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international...

Thu 17 July 2025 // 7:30 pm

The Stadium Rock Experience

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

An Audience with Mick Miller

An Audience with Mick Miller Comedy

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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

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The Rod Stewart Songbook Brings Legendary Hits to Blackburn Empire

This Valentine’s Day, celebrate the timeless music of Rod Stewart with The Rod Stewart Songbook

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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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Remembering Colin Hilton: A Musical Legacy at the Empire Theatre

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend, Colin Hilton

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