Blackburn Empire Theatre | Lancashire's Liveliest Live Venue

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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The Class of 55 Music

The producers of The Roy Orbison Story are proud to present their brand-new production - The Class of 55 as the show explores the history of Rock n Roll.Headlining the show is the incredible Spencer Jordan as Buddy Holly who is backed by a sensational group of musicians and singers.

Sun 19 January 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green Music

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Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac.

Fri 21 February 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Living the Life of Riley Comedy

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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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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

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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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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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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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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 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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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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Dazzling Diamonds Variety

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Get ready to be dazzled by The Dazzling Diamonds!

Sat 11 January 2025 // 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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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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Something About Lennon Music

Imagine a show that tells the story of one of popular music's most iconic figures in a totally unique way.

Thu 12 June 2025 // 7:30 pm

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A Foreigners Journey Music

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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 18 January 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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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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The Incident Room Drama

It's 1975.

Wed 05 March 2025 // 7:30 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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Voodoo Room a night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream Music

JIMI HENDRIX, ERIC CLAPTON & CREAM.

Fri 17 January 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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Sleeping Beauty Family

Join us for a spellbinding journey with Sleeping Beauty, presented by Tom Rolfe Productions!Follow the tale of Princess Beauty, a kind-hearted royal destined for greatness.

Sun 13 April 2025 // 1:00 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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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

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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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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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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

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Legends of American Country Music

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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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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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