Women in Rock Music 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 ABBA MIA – The Mamma Mia! Tribute starring Kerry Katona Music KERRY KATONA stars in ‘ABBA MIA’ - The greatest party in the West End comes to you with the UK’s No.1 tribute to Mamma Mia! Thu 04 June 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Spice Party – Celebrating 30 Years of the Spice Girls Music Get ready to Spice Up Your Life! Fri 09 July 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more John Lydon Variety He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. Wed 14 April 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Summer Showcase 2026 by House Of Fusion Dance Experience the magical vibe of House Of Fusion with performances from our timetabled classes and studio teachers. Tue 30 June 2026 // 6:30 pm Find out more Forbidden Nights Variety Brace yourself for something truly spectacular… Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating over a decade of muscles, mayhem and over 11,000 shirt rips! Fri 16 July 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more Dolly Forever Music “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 SPAMALOT Musicals It’s just a flesh wound! Mon 11 May 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Lovely Bones Drama Susie Salmon is just like any other young girl. Wed 20 May 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Folk Rock Pioneers Steeleye Span In Concert Music 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 Sugar Pie Honey Bunch Music 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 The Johnny Cash Roadshow: The Prison Years Tour Music This year Johnny Cash Roadshow invites you to step into the raw and gritty world of Johnny Cash's prison era with their electrifying show that has captivated audiences for two decades. Thu 15 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Magic of Science "High Voltage" Family Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Mon 25 May 2026 // 2:00 pm Find out more Tommy & Tilly’s Magic Castle: A Spooktacular Pantomime Family A spooktacular half-term adventure for all the family. Sun 01 November 2026 // 1:00 pm Find out more Patience Music In a world gone mad with lovesick ladies and pretentious men, the women abandon their handsome soldiers and instead pursue the fake poet Reginald Bunthorne, who thrives on admiration. Wed 22 April 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Heaven Can Wait - A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf Music Carlton Entertainment Presents – The Music of Meat Loaf Carlton Entertainment brings you their brand-new production featuring Meat Loaf’s greatest hits. Fri 28 August 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Fleetwood Mad Music The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Experience We are excited to introduce you to Fleetwood Mad, the UK's ultimate Fleetwood Mac experience. Fri 09 April 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more King of the Road with Josh Hindle Music You may know him as Michael Bublé – and you may have seen him wowing audiences across the UK and around the world in that role – but for 2026, after much convincing, Josh Hindle is hitting the road as himself for limited shows only! Wed 09 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Adult Panto: Puss & Dick! 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 13 February 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more Celine - My Heart Will Go On Music 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 Elvis Remembered Music Elvis Remembered takes you through the career of the King of Rock n Roll, Elvis Presley from the hits of the 50s n 60s to the concert shows of the 70s. Sat 22 August 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Bon Jovi Forever Music One Wild Night Tour The only Bon Jovi tribute show you need to see! Sat 27 March 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Legend of Luke Kelly Music The Legend of Luke Kelly is an authentic show celebrating the life and songs of Ireland’s most iconic and greatest folk singer. Tue 09 February 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Kilkennys Music 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 The Northern Swing Orchestra - A Tribute to Glenn Miller Music Get In The Mood for an unforgettable evening of big band classics as The Northern Swing Orchestra return to Blackburn Empire Theatre. Sun 11 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more DESPERADOS: The Music & Legacy of Eagles Music Prepare to be transported back to the golden era of classic West Coast rock as Desperados faithfully captures the essence and spirit of EAGLES. Thu 03 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Katie Hopkins: Free Range Comedy Come and join your family on the road for another cracking evening out with British funny woman, Katie Hopkins. Wed 27 May 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more It's A Beautiful Noise with Fisher Stevens - The Neil Diamond tribute Music From London's West End to your doorstep Immerse yourself in the unparalleled celebration of the legendary Neil Diamond's music with our internationally acclaimed production! Fri 30 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The UK Rock Show Music Harder Rock Productions is proud to bring you ‘The UK Rock Show’! Sat 26 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Jive Talkin' perform the Bee Gees 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! Fri 12 June 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more

The Lovely Bones Drama Susie Salmon is just like any other young girl. Wed 20 May 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Dolly Forever Music “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 Forever Springsteen - The Ultimate Bruce Springsteen Tribute Music Experience the energy, musicianship, and spirit of The Boss as Forever Springsteen takes you on a downbound train through his legendary career. Sat 30 January 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more Simply Red Tribute: Holding Back The Years Music With over 50 million albums sold worldwide and a catalogue of chart-topping hits such as "Holding Back The Years", "Stars", "Fairground", “Money’s Too Tight (To Mention)”, and “If You Don’t Know Me By Now”, Simply Red stand as one of Britain’s most iconic bands. Thu 27 August 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Adult Panto: Puss & Dick! 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Fri 22 October 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more Heaven Can Wait - A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf Music Carlton Entertainment Presents – The Music of Meat Loaf Carlton Entertainment brings you their brand-new production featuring Meat Loaf’s greatest hits. Fri 28 August 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more DESPERADOS: The Music & Legacy of Eagles Music Prepare to be transported back to the golden era of classic West Coast rock as Desperados faithfully captures the essence and spirit of EAGLES. Thu 03 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Story Behind Motown Music Back by popular demand and standing ovations! Sun 07 February 2027 // 2:30 pm Find out more Voodoo Room: A Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream Music A very welcome return to this stunning power trio of astonishingly talented musicians, Voodoo Room celebrate the music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Cream with a high energy show in the true spirit of these iconic, legendary superstars. Fri 06 November 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Johnny Cash Roadshow: The Prison Years Tour Music This year Johnny Cash Roadshow invites you to step into the raw and gritty world of Johnny Cash's prison era with their electrifying show that has captivated audiences for two decades. Thu 15 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Ultimate 70s Show Music Travel back in time and relive the sights and sounds of the seventies. Sat 05 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Rod Stewart Songbook Music The Rod Stewart Songbook are delighted to be returning to Blackburn Empire Theatre. Their spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Sir Rod Stewart, featuring the sensational Pete McCall. ⭐️ Rod Stewart’s sister, Mary Cady, said to Pete “you were excellent”.⭐️ The Hull Daily Mail wrote, “Pete McCall is the next best thing to seeing Rod... Fri 25 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more 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 Find out more The Time Machine Dance Showcase Dance Time travel with us through different decades of dance and music. Thu 05 November 2026 // 6:30 pm Find out more The Spice Party – Celebrating 30 Years of the Spice Girls Music Get ready to Spice Up Your Life! Fri 09 July 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more 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 Find out more ALL NIGHT LONG – The Greatest Hits of Lionel Richie Music “You won’t believe your eyes, or ears!”The closest thing to a young, prime Lionel Richie at the very height of his powers.Jack Brindle and his amazing live band bring this astounding portrayal of The Commodores’ ‘ballad king’ to the stage in this incredible full-length tribute production show – ALL NIGHT LONG – The Greatest Hits... Fri 17 April 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more ABBA MIA – The Mamma Mia! Tribute starring Kerry Katona Music KERRY KATONA stars in ‘ABBA MIA’ - The greatest party in the West End comes to you with the UK’s No.1 tribute to Mamma Mia! Thu 04 June 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green Music Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac. Fri 16 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Empire Social Club - Community • Friendship • Fun Variety The Empire Social Club is a warm, welcoming get-together at Blackburn Empire Theatre, created to bring people together through Community • Friendship • Fun. Tue 21 April 2026 // 2:00 pm Find out more 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 Find out more Reflections - the Musical Legacy of Diana Ross Music Get ready to celebrate the incredible legacy of the one and only Diana Ross! Sun 04 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Pinked Floyd Music 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 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. Fri 12 March 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more The UK Rock Show Music Harder Rock Productions is proud to bring you ‘The UK Rock Show’! Sat 26 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Buddy Holly & The Cricketers Music The Rock ’n’ Roll Legends Show 34 Years of Rock ’n’ Rolling the World — on TV, Radio & In Venues Worldwide “Buddy brilliant!” – Graham Norton, BBC One For more than three decades, this sensational show has Rock ’n’ Rolled audiences on TV, radio and in theatres and outdoor venues across the globe —... Sun 12 July 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Opera Boys – The Farewell Tour starring Paul Potts Music The powerhouse classical-crossover sensation The Opera Boys are thrilled to announce their final tour, featuring the world-renowned tenor and very first winner of Britain’s Got Talent, Paul Potts. Wed 07 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story - The Platinum Years Music Celebrate 70 Platinum Years of iconic hits and Roy Orbison’s 90th birthday in this spectacular musical tribute! Sat 31 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more

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