Blackburn Empire Theatre | Lancashire's Liveliest Live Venue

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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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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Living the Life of Riley Comedy

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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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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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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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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I'm Every Whitney Live Music

The spectacular tribute to the Queen of Pop starring Kieshia Chun & her Million Dollar Band.

Fri 26 September 2025 // 7:30 pm

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The Adult Panto - Snow White and the Magnificent Seven Comedy

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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 28 February 2026 // 7:30 pm

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King Of Pop starring Navi Music

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King Of Pop is led by the world’s greatest Michael Jackson tribute artist ‘Navi’, with his incredible live band and dancers.Navi is the only tribute artist ever to be chosen by Michael Jackson himself.

Sat 13 September 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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Celine – My Heart Will Go On Music

MY HEART WILL GO ON – is the ultimate celebration concert of the music of one of the world’s greatest, iconic singers of all time - Celine Dion. This outstanding concert has been storming its way across Europe for 4 years gaining critical acclaim and outstanding reviews.

Sat 18 October 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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Kerry Ellis - Queen of the West End Music

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Kerry Ellis is the Queen of the West End.

Wed 24 September 2025 // 7:30 pm

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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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Lewis Costello: Full Kit Comedy

The Hometown Show!

Thu 25 September 2025 // 7:30 pm

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The Magic of Manilow Music

A Dazzling Tribute to the Legendary Barry Manilow Get ready for a spectacular tribute to the legendary Barry Manilow in THE MAGIC OF MANILOW – a brand new show brought to you by singing sensation Josh Hindle, who has appeared on ITV’s Starstruck and was personally selected by the nation’s favourite TV star, Jane McDonald,...

Fri 06 June 2025 // 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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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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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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Ken Webster - Outrageous Comedy Hypnotist Comedy

Ken Webster is considered to be one of the UK’s greatest stage hypnotists.

Thu 21 August 2025 // 7:30 pm

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That’s So 90s! Music

Get ready to Spice Up Your Life with The One and Only 90’s show that’s taking the UK by storm this autumn: That’s So 90s!

Sat 05 July 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Heaven Can Wait - A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf Music

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Carlton Entertainment brings you their brand-new production featuring Meat Loaf’s greatest hits.Following a SOLD OUT tour of Spain in 2024, this show stopping concert launches across Europe in 2025.Featuring the incredible vocals of Lee Brady and an awesome band made up of the UK’s most highly-skilled and reputable rock musicians and female rock vocalists.

Sat 01 November 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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Oasiz Music

OASIZ are one of the UK’s most authentic tribute bands, a point proved in 2023 when a short clip of frontman Steve performing as Liam went viral on social media with over half a million views.

Fri 13 February 2026 // 7:30 pm

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SHE - The Show Music

Get ready to embark on a journey through the golden era of pop rock with SHE, an electrifying music show that celebrates the iconic female singers who blazed a trail through the 70s and 80s.From the sultry swagger of Stevie Nicks to the infectious rhythms of Blondie to the rebellious spirit of Pat Benatar, SHE...

Sat 06 September 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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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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Strange, But True Crime Variety

Join us for a stranger than fiction night of true crime with ex-forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees who explores the world's most shocking and unbelievable cases.

Wed 11 March 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Mitch Garlington presents An Evening of Mediumship Variety

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A Demonstration of Mediumship Come along to a magical evening with spiritual medium Mitch Garlington bringing the two worlds together.

Wed 11 June 2025 // 7:30 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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Tony Christie Music

Mon 01 September 2025 // 7:30 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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1940's Variety Show Variety

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This 1940s Variety Show returns by popular demand in a light-hearted, yet respectful look at wartime entertainment known as ENSA.

Mon 03 November 2025 // 2:00 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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Lewis Costello: Full Kit Comedy

The Hometown Show!

Thu 25 September 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Billy Fury Meets Elvis Music

Mon 08 September 2025 // 2:00 pm

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BITTER SWEET Music

The Ultimate Tribute to Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia RodrigoFrom the creators of the smash-hit theatre & arena show Taylor Fever!Carpenters and Livvies, get ready!

Mon 25 August 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Taylor Fever – The Ultimate Tribute to Taylor Swift Music

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Fri 03 October 2025 // 7:30 pm

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The Swing Commanders Music

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The Swing Commanders are a stunningly vibrant and versatile group that perform an exciting mix of 1940s Classics, Boogie-Woogie, Western Swing, 50’s Jump Jazz and more!Every member of the Swing Commanders sings and plays at least one instrument, sometimes three!

Thu 09 October 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Heaven Can Wait - A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf Music

Sat 01 November 2025 // 7:30 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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Showaddywaddy Music

'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World' is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 5 decades!

Sat 23 August 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Empire Comedy Club Comedy

Get ready for another night of top-tier comedy at the Empire Comedy Club!

Thu 11 September 2025 // 8:00 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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The UK Rock Show Music

Harder Rock Productions is Proud to bring you ‘The UK Rock Show’Get ready to be transported back to the 80s heyday of classic rock, combining the feel of a rock festival with the atmosphere of a top end rock arena tour.

Sun 21 September 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Too Much Too Young Music

The UK’s biggest and only dedicated Ska theatre experience is sweeping the nation with a string of sell-out performances!Get ready for an electrifying night of music with Too Much Too Young – The Music of 2Tone & Beyond, a high-octane, two-hour theatre experience that takes audiences on an unforgettable ride through the ska sound that...

Thu 12 March 2026 // 7:30 pm

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Dolly Forever Music

“Dolly Forever” isn’t just a show, it is a celebration of one of the worlds biggest stars.

Fri 22 August 2025 // 7:30 pm

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The History of Rock Music

Join us as we celebrate a rock line-up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time!

Fri 10 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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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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Celine – My Heart Will Go On Music

Sat 18 October 2025 // 7:30 pm

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Beatles Complete Music

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

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Everything Changes - Take That Tribute Show Music

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The only production in which Gary, Mark and Howard headline a fully-live spectacular featuring a 12-piece, uber-talented band, singers and dancers.

Fri 05 September 2025 // 7:30 pm

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The West End Tenors Music

Leading men from London’s West End combine in a powerhouse of vocal talent.

Sun 15 March 2026 // 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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Unicorn Live! Family

After the sell out success of Princess Live!

Thu 19 February 2026 // 1:00 pm

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Buddy Holly & The Cricketers Music

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All Holly’s hits and classics from his rock ’n’ roll pals are played live on stage by these five amazing young actor-musicians, who always delight crowds with their fabulous show.Featuring raw rock ’n’ roll, beautifully haunting ballads, energetic performances, and some genuinely hilarious moments, there is no live event that delivers a better Buddy experience.Audiences...

Sun 12 July 2026 // 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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DS:UK…in Tribute to Dire Straits | ON anoTHEr NIGHT Music

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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

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The Story Behind Motown Music