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Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown Roy 'Chubby' Brown Comedy blackburn-empire-poster-Roy 'Chubby' Brown After another SOLD OUT show Roy 'Chubby' Brown is back at The Empire.50 plus years In Entertainment/Comedy, Roy Chubby Brown is still going strong, entertaining thousands and thousands of fans annually up and down the country, Roy is the undoubted King of Comedy.Countless DVDs (30 plus), numerous books & cds, thousands of live shows in... Sat 11 July 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more John Lydon John Lydon Variety blackburn-empire-John Lydon He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. Wed 14 April 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band  Celebrate The Iconic Music of Bob Dylan & Joni Mitchell The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band Celebrate The Iconic Music of Bob Dylan & Joni Mitchell Music blackburn-empire-The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band  Celebrate The Iconic Music of Bob Dylan & Joni Mitchell Bob Dylan & Joni Mitchell are both ranked in Rolling Stone’s ‘Top Ten Singer-Songwriters of All Time’ and their legacy is honoured in this stunning tribute, ‘The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band’.With unrivalled musical authenticity this multi-instrumentalist five-piece covers all the hits including ‘Like a Rolling Stone’, ‘Both Sides Now’, ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’, and ‘Big... Sun 07 June 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green Music blackburn-empire-Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac. Fri 16 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Happy Birthday Elvis with Paul Molloy Happy Birthday Elvis with Paul Molloy Music blackburn-empire-Happy Birthday Elvis with Paul Molloy Happy Birthday Elvis is a high-energy celebration of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll, taking you on a journey through Elvis Presley’s career - from the iconic hits of the 50s and 60s to the powerhouse concert years of the 70s. Sun 17 January 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more DanceSyndrome presents EXPRESS ’26 DanceSyndrome presents EXPRESS ’26 Dance blackburn-empire-DanceSyndrome presents EXPRESS ’26 DanceSyndrome presents EXPRESS ’26 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. Thu 11 June 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Moments Of Pleasure – Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush Moments Of Pleasure - Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush Music blackburn-empire-Moments Of Pleasure - Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush Moments of Pleasure: The Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush present This Woman’s Work, a journey through the career of one of the UK’s greatest musical artists. Sun 20 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more DESPERADOS: The Music & Legacy of Eagles DESPERADOS: The Music & Legacy of Eagles Music blackburn-empire-DESPERADOS: The Music & Legacy of Eagles 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 Let’s Dance 2026 from Dancesteps Productions Let's Dance 2026 from Dancesteps Productions Academy blackburn-empire-Let's Dance 2026 from Dancesteps Productions Join us for an unforgettable day of entertainment with both a matinee and evening performance, bringing together dazzling routines and show-stopping numbers inspired by some of the world’s best-loved musicals and iconic performances. Sat 06 June 2026 // 2:00 pm Find out more STRONG ENOUGH – Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher STRONG ENOUGH – Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher Music blackburn-empire-STRONG ENOUGH – Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher Get ready for an unforgettable evening, celebrating the global superstar and great female icon that is Cher. Thu 22 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more It’s A Beautiful Noise with Fisher Stevens – The Neil Diamond tribute It's A Beautiful Noise with Fisher Stevens - The Neil Diamond tribute Music blackburn-empire-It's A Beautiful Noise with Fisher Stevens - The Neil Diamond tribute 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 Club 80s Live – The UK’s Biggest Eighties Experience! Club 80s Live – The UK’s Biggest Eighties Experience! Music blackburn-empire-Club 80s Live – The UK’s Biggest Eighties Experience! The UK’s Biggest Eighties Experience! Sat 10 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story – The Platinum Years Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story - The Platinum Years Music blackburn-empire-Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story - The Platinum Years 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 The Opera Boys – The Farewell Tour starring Paul Potts The Opera Boys – The Farewell Tour starring Paul Potts Music blackburn-empire-The Opera Boys – The Farewell Tour starring Paul Potts 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 Forever Clapton Forever Clapton Music blackburn-empire-Forever Clapton A brand new production for 2026 and outstanding tribute to one of the most iconic Blues and Rock guitarists of all time! Sat 11 April 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more A Tribute to Sting & the Police – Starring the Rozzers A Tribute to Sting & the Police - Starring the Rozzers Music blackburn-empire-A Tribute to Sting & the Police - Starring the Rozzers Fronted by Sting look and sound-a-like Owen James and his band ‘The Rozzers’, A Tribute to Sting & The Police is the most authentic Sting tribute in Europe. Sun 27 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Magic of Science “High Voltage” The Magic of Science "High Voltage" Family blackburn-empire-The Magic of Science Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Mon 25 May 2026 // 2:00 pm Find out more King of the Road with Josh Hindle King of the Road with Josh Hindle Music blackburn-empire-King of the Road with Josh Hindle 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 Golden Oldies Rock and Roll Show The Golden Oldies Rock and Roll Show Music blackburn-empire-poster-The Golden Oldies Rock and Roll Show The Golden Oldies Rock and Roll Show is a new show brought to you by the Billy Fury Meets Elvis Presley production team.The show takes you through the years from the 50s to the 60s with classic songs from Ricky Nelson, Roy Orbison, Billy Fury, Elvis, The Drifters, Cliff Richard, Marty Wilde and many more.A fabulous... Mon 27 July 2026 // 2:00 pm Find out more DS:UK…in Tribute to Dire Straits | ON anoTHEr NIGHT DS:UK…in Tribute to Dire Straits | ON anoTHEr NIGHT Music blackburn-empire-DS:UK…in Tribute to Dire Straits | ON anoTHEr NIGHT DS:UK - The ON anoTHEr NIGHT TOUR - 20261991 brought us the final Dire Straits album - On Every Street - and was commemorated by an enormous 2 year world tour that was one of their most successful to date.In On Every Street, Mark created some classic Dire Straits songs such as Calling Elvis, The... Fri 09 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Carpenters Experience Carpenters Experience Music blackburn-empire-Carpenters Experience When we were young, we’d listen to the radio, waiting for our favourite songs. Sat 24 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Les Misérables : School Edition Les Misérables : School Edition Music blackburn-empire-Les Misérables : School Edition Following on from their two previous SOLD OUT productions of Disney's Frozen JR. Fri 17 July 2026 // 7:00 pm Find out more The Adult Panto: Puss & Dick! The Adult Panto: Puss & Dick! Comedy blackburn-empire-The Adult Panto: Puss & Dick! 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 Simply Red Tribute: Holding Back The Years Simply Red Tribute: Holding Back The Years Music blackburn-empire-Simply Red Tribute: Holding Back The Years 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 Tommy Cooper – Have I Got Time for More? Tommy Cooper - Have I Got Time for More? 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Sat 17 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Mitch Garlington presents An Evening of Mediumship Mitch Garlington presents An Evening of Mediumship Variety blackburn-empire-Mitch Garlington presents An Evening of Mediumship Come along to a magical evening with spiritual medium Mitch Garlington bringing the two worlds together. Wed 29 April 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Lovely Bones The Lovely Bones Drama blackburn-empire-The Lovely Bones Susie Salmon is just like any other young girl. Wed 20 May 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Annie the Musical Annie the Musical Music blackburn-empire-Annie the Musical Join us for the heartwarming musical "Annie," where hope shines bright even in the darkest times! Thu 02 April 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more

Tease – the Ultimate Burlesque & Cabaret Experience Tease - the Ultimate Burlesque & Cabaret Experience Variety blackburn-empire-Tease - the Ultimate Burlesque & Cabaret Experience Step into the world of "Tease" – the ultimate burlesque and cabaret experience where sensuality and unadulterated fun collide to create an unforgettable evening. Fri 05 February 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Time Machine Dance Showcase The Time Machine Dance Showcase Dance blackburn-empire-The Time Machine Dance Showcase Time travel with us through different decades of dance and music. Thu 05 November 2026 // 6:30 pm Find out more Les Misérables : School Edition Les Misérables : School Edition Music blackburn-empire-Les Misérables : School Edition Following on from their two previous SOLD OUT productions of Disney's Frozen JR. Fri 17 July 2026 // 7:00 pm Find out more An Evening of Mediumship with Craig Morris An Evening of Mediumship with Craig Morris Variety blackburn-empire-An Evening of Mediumship with Craig Morris Join Craig Morris, one of the UK’s most respected and trusted psychic mediums, for a truly unforgettable evening of clairvoyance. Wed 26 August 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Elvis Remembered Elvis Remembered Music blackburn-empire-poster-Elvis Remembered 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 The Johnny Cash Roadshow: The Prison Years Tour The Johnny Cash Roadshow: The Prison Years Tour Music blackburn-empire-The Johnny Cash Roadshow: The Prison Years Tour 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 Nashville Live Nashville Live Music blackburn-empire-Nashville Live Europe’s No.1 multi-award-winning show "Nashville Live" returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping classic country! Thu 28 January 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more VIVA LA VIDA – The Greatest Hits Of Coldplay VIVA LA VIDA - The Greatest Hits Of Coldplay Music blackburn-empire-VIVA LA VIDA - The Greatest Hits Of Coldplay “Absolute Paradise for Coldplay Fans”The closest thing you will see to Coldplay anywhere on the planet!VIVA LA VIDA – The Greatest Hits of Coldplay is a truly authentic tribute celebration of the British hitmakers' iconic 25-year career.With a sensational live band and a truly charismatic frontman, this show features the closest lookalike to Chris Martin... Sat 18 April 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more King of the Road with Josh Hindle King of the Road with Josh Hindle Music blackburn-empire-King of the Road with Josh Hindle 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 Katie Hopkins: Free Range Katie Hopkins: Free Range Comedy blackburn-empire-Katie Hopkins: Free Range 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 The Secret The Secret Variety blackburn-empire-The Secret Behind every illusion lies a secret, a secret guarded for centuries. Sat 13 June 2026 // 2:30 pm Find out more The ELO Encounter – Face the Music The ELO Encounter - Face the Music Music blackburn-empire-The ELO Encounter - Face the Music Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra is here! Sun 23 August 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Rod Stewart Songbook The Rod Stewart Songbook Music blackburn-empire-The Rod Stewart Songbook 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 Jive Talkin’ perform the Bee Gees Jive Talkin' perform the Bee Gees Music blackburn-empire-Jive Talkin' perform the Bee Gees 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 Beatles Complete Beatles Complete Music blackburn-empire-Beatles Complete DIRECT FROM THE WORLD-FAMOUS CAVERN CLUB, LIVERPOOLBeatles Complete present a night of Beatlemania packed with massive hits from the most influential band of all time.Having now performed over 200 shows at the world-famous Cavern Club, this Liverpool-based ‘beat combo’ are the youngest-ever Beatles band to gain a residency at The Cavern Club, where they still... Fri 01 May 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Cal Halbert – 100 Impressions In One Hour Cal Halbert - 100 Impressions In One Hour Comedy blackburn-empire-Cal Halbert - 100 Impressions In One Hour Cal Halbert is one of the UK's top all round entertainers, and the top comedy impressionist working the UK comedy circuit. Wed 21 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Tits Up! Tits Up! Drama blackburn-empire-Tits Up! Three women. Tue 27 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Aladdin – Blackburn Christmas Pantomime 2026 – PRICES FROZEN for a LIMITED TIME Aladdin – Blackburn Christmas Pantomime 2026 - PRICES FROZEN for a LIMITED TIME Family blackburn-empire-Aladdin – Blackburn Christmas Pantomime 2026 - PRICES FROZEN for a LIMITED TIME Dust off your flying carpet and take a trip to Twankey’s Laundry as Tom Rolfe Productions return to the Blackburn Empire Theatre for an adventure like no other – bursting with comedy, chaos, a magical Genie, and plenty of audience participation, as well as all the usual panto fun Lancashire audiences love year after year!More fun. Sat 21 November 2026 // 1:30 pm Find out more The Story Behind Motown The Story Behind Motown Music blackburn-empire-The Story Behind Motown Back by popular demand and standing ovations! Sun 07 February 2027 // 2:30 pm Find out more Reflections – the Musical Legacy of Diana Ross Reflections - the Musical Legacy of Diana Ross Music blackburn-empire-Reflections - the Musical Legacy of Diana Ross Get ready to celebrate the incredible legacy of the one and only Diana Ross! Sun 04 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more We Will Rock You: The Musical by Queen & Ben Elton We Will Rock You: The Musical by Queen & Ben Elton Music blackburn-empire-We Will Rock You: The Musical by Queen & Ben Elton WE WILL ROCK YOU – THE MUSICAL by QUEEN & Ben Elton Presented by Made For Stage UK Ltd & ALTD Productions Get ready to rock as we bring you the iconic, high-energy musical We Will Rock You to the stage! Thu 23 July 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Forbidden Nights Forbidden Nights Variety blackburn-empire-Forbidden Nights 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 Wonders of Our Universe – The Next Chapter Wonders of Our Universe - The Next Chapter Family blackburn-empire-Wonders of Our Universe - The Next Chapter Return to the cosmos — or discover it for the first time — with Wonders of Our Universe – The Next Chapter: a brand-new, stand-alone instalment in the acclaimed live series from astrophysicist Ian Hall FRAS. Wed 28 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Simply Red Tribute: Holding Back The Years Simply Red Tribute: Holding Back The Years Music blackburn-empire-Simply Red Tribute: Holding Back The Years 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 Nearly Elton – The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John Nearly Elton - The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John Music blackburn-empire-Nearly Elton - The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John Experience the ultimate Elton John tribute Concert. Sat 03 April 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more A Tribute to Sting & the Police – Starring the Rozzers A Tribute to Sting & the Police - Starring the Rozzers Music blackburn-empire-A Tribute to Sting & the Police - Starring the Rozzers Fronted by Sting look and sound-a-like Owen James and his band ‘The Rozzers’, A Tribute to Sting & The Police is the most authentic Sting tribute in Europe. Sun 27 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Pinked Floyd Pinked Floyd Music blackburn-empire-poster-Pinked Floyd 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 This is DISCO This is DISCO Music blackburn-empire-This is DISCO Grab your dancing shoes, flares and feather boas* as we take you on a whirlwind trip back to the 70s! Thu 24 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Legends of Motown Legends of Motown Music blackburn-empire-Legends of Motown 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. Thu 30 April 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Women in Rock Women in Rock Music blackburn-empire-Women in Rock 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

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