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 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 STRONG ENOUGH – Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher Music 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 Forever Billy Joel Music Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as Phil Mountford, multi award-winning film composer and renowned performer, leads the sensational Forever Billy Joel tribute show! Sun 06 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Oh What a Night! Music OH WHAT A NIGHT! Fri 26 March 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band Celebrate The Iconic Music of Bob Dylan & Joni Mitchell Music 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 Legends of Motown Music 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 Roy 'Chubby' Brown Comedy 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 ONE VOICE – The Music of Barry Manilow Music Prepare to be mesmerized by an extraordinary tribute to the legendary Barry Manilow!Experience the magic in this spectacular live concert, featuring a full band, dazzling showgirls, and an electrifying celebration of Manilow’s iconic music and career.Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening as you journey through a collection of timeless hits, including:Copacabana, Mandy, I Write the... Sat 12 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Just Tina Music Come and shake a tail feather with the UK's supreme Tina - Justine - and her talented cast from the hit show Totally TINA! Sun 31 May 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Cal Halbert - 100 Impressions In One Hour Comedy 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 The Freddie & QUEEN Experience Music Along with the many fans who mourn the loss of Freddie Mercury, The Freddie & The Queen Experience aim to celebrate the wealth of talent that came together in Queen by recreating, with breathtaking accuracy, the style and excitement of a LIVE Queen concert, which sadly, will never be seen with Freddie Mercury again. Sat 17 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more An evening with Esoteric Medium David Holt Variety Join international Esoteric Medium David Holt for an evening of clairvoyance live at Empire Theatre, Blackburn. Fri 02 October 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 DS:UK…in Tribute to Dire Straits | ON anoTHEr NIGHT Music 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 Happy Birthday Elvis with Paul Molloy Music 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 ConneXtion - The Dance Showcase 2026 Dance A showcase that utilises the tool of dance to explore and express social issues in our world. Wed 30 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Sound & Vision – A tribute to David Bowie Music Fasten your seatbelts – the Starman is here!! Thu 29 October 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 ELO Encounter - Face the Music 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 Empire Comedy Club September 2026 Comedy The Empire Comedy Club is back with another top line-up - big laughs, sharp crowd work, and a brilliant night out at Blackburn Empire Theatre. Thu 10 September 2026 // 8:00 pm Find out more SPAMALOT Musicals It’s just a flesh wound! Mon 11 May 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 VIVA LA VIDA - The Greatest Hits Of Coldplay Music “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 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 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 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 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 The Searchers Experience Show - Starring Spencer James Music Spencer James has been lead vocalist and guitarist with Sixties legends The Searchers for 37 years, prior to their retirement in 2019. Wed 14 October 2026 // 7:30 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

The ELO Encounter - Face the Music 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 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 Empire Comedy Club September 2026 Comedy The Empire Comedy Club is back with another top line-up - big laughs, sharp crowd work, and a brilliant night out at Blackburn Empire Theatre. Thu 10 September 2026 // 8:00 pm Find out more SPAMALOT Musicals It’s just a flesh wound! Mon 11 May 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Let's Dance 2026 from Chantelle’s Dance Academy Academy Chantelle’s Dance Academy brings you a variety of dance styles performed by dancers ages 2+.The children from this fully inclusive school display their love of dance as they take to the stage and perform routines to all genres of music.  Sun 14 June 2026 // 11:00 am 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 The Sounds of Philadelphia and Motown Show - Starring Roy G. Hemmings Music Former Drifters member Roy G Hemmings brings together the sound of three of America’s iconic labels: The Sound of Philadelphia (TSOP), Stax Atlantic and Motown, in one live action-packed show. Fri 23 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Club 80s Live – The UK’s Biggest Eighties Experience! Music The UK’s Biggest Eighties Experience! Sat 10 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more ConneXtion - The Dance Showcase 2026 Dance A showcase that utilises the tool of dance to explore and express social issues in our world. Wed 30 September 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Nearly Elton - The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John Music Experience the ultimate Elton John tribute Concert. Sat 03 April 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more Carpenters Experience Music 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 A Tribute to Sting & the Police - Starring the Rozzers Music 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 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 Dazzling Diamonds – Comedy Drag Show Variety Following their 2026 SOLD OUT show and fresh off the stage in London’s West End, The Dazzling Diamonds proudly present their smash-hit comedy variety drag show. This isn’t just any show – these“ladies”deliver a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud spectacle like no other.Featuring a cast of three internationally acclaimed performers, the show is a dazzling mix of outrageous comedy, sensational live vocals, and jaw-dropping dance routines.Expect iconic hits from Tina Turner, Adele, Lady Gaga,... Fri 15 January 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 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 The Lovely Bones Drama Susie Salmon is just like any other young girl. Wed 20 May 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Just Tina Music Come and shake a tail feather with the UK's supreme Tina - Justine - and her talented cast from the hit show Totally TINA! Sun 31 May 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 Aladdin – Blackburn Christmas Pantomime 2026 Family 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 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 An Evening of Mediumship with Craig Morris Variety 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 MAMA presents - A Tribute to Genesis Music Experience the power, passion, and precision of one of the UK’s most acclaimed Genesis tribute bands – Mama. Sat 02 May 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA - The Ultimate Live P!nk Experience Music Featuring Stacy Green as P!nk! Fri 24 September 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more The D-Day Darlings – VICTORIOUS Variety Direct from the Royal Albert Hall Following the success of their VE Day 80 Tour and triumphant performances at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Britain’s beloved songbirds, The D-Day Darlings, proudly present their brand-new stage spectacular – Victorious, fronted by founder and lead singer Katie Ashby. Sun 04 April 2027 // 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 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 Wonders of Our Universe - The Next Chapter Family 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 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 Katie Hopkins: Free Range Comedy Come and join your family on the road for another cracking evening out with British funny woman, Katie Hopkins. 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