Blackburn Empire Theatre | Lancashire's Liveliest Live Venue

Hurricane : The Ultimate Luke Combs Tribute Music

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“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

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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.

Sat 28 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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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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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

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Songs From The Rat Pack - The 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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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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Let’s Get Loud – Charity Variety Show Variety

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Let’s Get Loud – Charity Variety Show In aid of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity ‘Let’s Get Loud’ is a charity variety show in support of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity, performed by the amazing students of Charlotte Killick School of Dance and Starlight Kids Dance and Stage School.

Tue 15 April 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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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

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Desperados : The Music & Legacy of Eagles Music

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Prepare to be transported back to the golden era of classic West Coast rock as Desperados faithfully captures the essence and spirit of the legendary EAGLES.

Sat 27 September 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Lee Mead - The Best of Me Music

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Lee Mead, star of Television and award winning West End leading man, is back for 2025!Lee shot to fame in 2007 on the BBC reality TV show ‘Any Dream Will Do’.

Fri 04 July 2025 // 7:30 pm

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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

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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

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Jimi - The Legend Lives On Music

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The Jimi Hendrix Live Rockumentary This is the show ALL Hendrix fans have been waiting for...

Sat 14 March 2026 // 7:30 pm

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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

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The Greatest Star - Barbra Streisand Tribute Show Music

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Barbra Streisand is, by far, one of the worlds best known artistes in recent times.

Sun 12 October 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Total REX Music

Total REX is a sensational show capturing the rock sound of Marc Bolan and T.

Sat 03 October 2026 // 7:30 pm

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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 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

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The Magic of Manilow Music

Get ready for a spectacular tribute to the legendary Barry Manilow in ‘THE MAGIC OF MANILOW’ – a dazzling celebration of timeless hits, stunning choreography, and amazing effects!Relive the magic of classics like Mandy, Could It Be Magic, Can’t Smile Without You, and, of course, the iconic Copacabana (At the Copa).Our incredible live tribute show...

Fri 06 June 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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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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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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Tony Christie Music

The legendary crooner continues to entertain audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful vocal, and a setlist that packs a punch—captivating generation after generation.From one of the biggest-selling singles of the past two decades, ‘Is This The Way to Amarillo’, to other classics including ‘Avenues & Alleyways’, ‘Walk Like A Panther’, ‘Las...

Mon 01 September 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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Ignite the Stage by Bérnese Theatre Dance & Drama Academy

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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

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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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Billy Fury Meets Elvis Music

The Ultimate Tribute to Billy Fury and Elvis PresleyJoin us for a special matinee performance celebrating two of music’s greatest legends!Alan Wilcox delivers a fantastic tribute to Billy Fury, performing timeless hits such as A Thousand Stars, Like I’ve Never Been Gone, Stand By Me, Halfway to Paradise, and many more.Taking on the role of...

Mon 08 September 2025 // 2:00 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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Tony Christie Music

Mon 01 September 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Sound & Vision - A David Bowie Tribute Show Music

Fasten your seatbelts – the Starman is here!!

Fri 18 July 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Jimi - The Legend Lives On Music

The Jimi Hendrix Live Rockumentary This is the show ALL Hendrix fans have been waiting for...

Sat 14 March 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Total REX Music

Total REX is a sensational show capturing the rock sound of Marc Bolan and T.

Sat 03 October 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Disney’s Beauty And The Beast Musicals

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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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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LET THE MUSIC PLAY - Celebrating the music of BARRY WHITE Music

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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

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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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Lee Mead - The Best of Me Music

Lee Mead, star of Television and award winning West End leading man, is back for 2025!Lee shot to fame in 2007 on the BBC reality TV show ‘Any Dream Will Do’.

Fri 04 July 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Hometown Glory Candlelit Concert - A Tribute to Adele Music

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The most intimate of evenings – a candlelit recital of Adele’s delightful songbook, performed absolutely live.

Sun 05 October 2025 // 7:30 pm

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The Greatest Star - Barbra Streisand Tribute Show Music

Barbra Streisand is, by far, one of the worlds best known artistes in recent times.

Sun 12 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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From Gold to Rio – The Ultimate Tribute to Spandau Ballet & Duran Duran Music

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Two of the UK's most iconic bands brought to life in one power-packed show!From Gold to Rio will take you on a nostalgic journey back to the New Romantic era, which dominated the charts for over a decade.For the very first time, the hits from two of the UK's most legendary bands are performed together...

Sat 31 January 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Ignite the Stage by Bérnese Theatre Dance & Drama Academy

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

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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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Hurricane : The Ultimate Luke Combs Tribute Music

“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

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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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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 39 Steps Drama

Wed 21 May 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 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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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

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A Tribute to Sting & the Police - Starring the Rozzers Music

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The Rozzers have been entertaining audiences as the No.

Fri 25 April 2025 // 7:30 pm

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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

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BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA - The Ultimate Live P!nk Experience Music

Fri 27 February 2026 // 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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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

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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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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

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Laughter Returns to Oil Drum Lane!

Irish Annie’s Brings the Craic to Blackburn Empire Theatre!

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