Choose George: Celebrating George Michael Music With the production now in its third year, CHOOSE GEORGE – Celebrating George Michael continues to amaze fans throughout the UK and Europe. Thu 08 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Empire Comedy Club July 2026 Comedy The Empire Comedy Club returns with a top line-up and big laughs at Blackburn Empire Theatre! Thu 02 July 2026 // 8:00 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 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 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 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 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 Let's Dance 2026 from Dancesteps Productions Academy 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 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 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 Beauty and the Beast - Easter Pantomime Family Get ready for a magical Easter treat of a Tale as Old As Time as Tom Rolfe Productions (the same team behind our smash hit Christmas panto Snow White!) return to The Empire with a brand-new panto promising dazzling costumes, catchy songs, and laugh-out-loud comedy for the whole family. Sun 12 April 2026 // 1:00 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 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 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 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 DanceSyndrome presents EXPRESS ’26 Dance 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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Sun 07 June 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 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 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 Sounds of Philadelphia and Motown Show - Starring Roy G. 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Sun 07 February 2027 // 2:30 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 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 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 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. 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Sat 18 April 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Beauty and the Beast - Easter Pantomime Family Get ready for a magical Easter treat of a Tale as Old As Time as Tom Rolfe Productions (the same team behind our smash hit Christmas panto Snow White!) return to The Empire with a brand-new panto promising dazzling costumes, catchy songs, and laugh-out-loud comedy for the whole family. Sun 12 April 2026 // 1:00 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. 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