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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 Jimi – The Legend Lives On Jimi - The Legend Lives On Music blackburn-empire-Jimi - The Legend Lives On The Jimi Hendrix Live Rockumentary This is the show ALL Hendrix fans have been waiting for... Sat 14 March 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Rave On Rave On Music blackburn-empire-Rave On Rave On is the 50s and 60s musical sensation sweeping the nation! Sat 21 March 2026 // 7:30 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 Anita Harris & Freddie Davies: A Lifetime of Memories Anita Harris & Freddie Davies: A Lifetime of Memories Variety blackburn-empire-Anita Harris & Freddie Davies: A Lifetime of Memories Two of Britain's most beloved entertainers unite for this exceptional show, starring Anita Harris and Freddie Davies. Sat 31 January 2026 // 2:30 pm Find out more Calling Planet Earth Calling Planet Earth Music blackburn-empire-Calling Planet Earth 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 Choose George: Celebrating George Michael Choose George: Celebrating George Michael Music blackburn-empire-Choose Geroge: Celebrating George Michael 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 Amy’s Wine-house & The Empty Cellars Amy's Wine-house & The Empty Cellars Music blackburn-empire-Amy's Winehouse & The Empty Cellars Experience the captivating essence of the extraordinary and unforgettable tribute act, AMY’S WINE-HOUSE AND THE EMPTY CELLARS. Sat 17 January 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Oh What A Night! Oh What A Night! Music OH WHAT A NIGHT! takes you back in time on a musical journeythrough the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, now immortalised in the multi-award-winning show Jersey Boys, which has been packing theatres worldwidesince its debut in 2005. Fri 27 March 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more LET THE MUSIC PLAY – Celebrating the music of BARRY WHITE LET THE MUSIC PLAY - Celebrating the music of BARRY WHITE Music blackburn-empire-LET THE MUSIC PLAY - Celebrating the music of BARRY WHITE 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 Find out more Folk Rock Pioneers Steeleye Span In Concert Folk Rock Pioneers Steeleye Span In Concert Music blackburn-empire-Folk Rock Pioneers Steeleye Span In Concert 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 Bon Jovi Forever Bon Jovi Forever Music blackburn-empire-poster-Bon Jovi Forever BON JOVI FOREVER - The only Bon Jovi tribute show you need to see! A high energy, electric packed show guaranteed to raise your hands. Sat 28 March 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Sound & Vision – A tribute to David Bowie Sound & Vision – A tribute to David Bowie Music blackburn-empire-Sound & Vision – A tribute to David Bowie Fasten your seatbelts – the Starman is here!! Thu 29 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Strange, But True Crime Strange, But True Crime Variety blackburn-empire-Strange 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 Find out more Total REX Total REX Music blackburn-empire-Total REX 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 Poppy Holiday Show The Poppy Holiday Show Music blackburn-empire-The Poppy Holiday Show Brought to You by Poppy & Friends get ready for a feel-good, toe-tapping afternoon as Poppy & Friends deliver timeless, unforgettable songs direct to your seat! Mon 02 February 2026 // 2:00 pm Find out more The D-Day Darlings – VICTORIOUS The D-Day Darlings – VICTORIOUS Variety blackburn-empire-The D-Day Darlings – VICTORIOUS 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. Wed 15 April 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Desperate Scousewives Desperate Scousewives Comedy blackburn-empire-Desperate Scousewives Get ready for a riotous, fast-paced comedy following the lives of three loud, no-nonsense Liverpool women and one nervous newcomer, all navigating life, love, loyalty, and lipstick on a tightly knit street. Wed 03 June 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more A Foreigners Journey A Foreigners Journey Music blackburn-empire-A Foreigners Journey Legendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of the AOR (Adult Orientated Rock) and Classic Rock genres, attracting huge audiences as live acts since forming in the 1970’s. Sat 21 February 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Comedy Double Bill Comedy Double Bill Drama blackburn-empire-Comedy Double Bill The Extraordinary Revelations of Orca the Goldfish by David Tristram Henry and Alice Smith’s marriage has lost its spark - so they each escape into wild fantasies to cope with the boredom of everyday life. Wed 04 March 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Songbird: A Celebration of Eva Cassidy Songbird: A Celebration of Eva Cassidy Music blackburn-empire-Songbird: A Celebration of Eva Cassidy Songbird: A Celebration of Eva Cassidy honours and pays tribute to one of America's most renowned singers, who found posthumous fame with her heartfelt and spellbinding interpretations of classic songs, including ‘Over The Rainbow’, ‘Fields of Gold’, and ‘Songbird’. Thu 09 April 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 The UK Rock Show The UK Rock Show Music blackburn-empire-The UK Rock Show Harder Rock Productions is proud to bring you ‘The UK Rock Show’! Sat 26 September 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 Patience 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 The Class of 55 The Class of 55 Music Get ready to rock and roll as the Class of '55 reunites for an unforgettable night celebrating the legendary sounds of Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis!This spectacular production promises to transport you back in time with all the electrifying energy of a live band that will have you dancing in your seat. Fri 16 January 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 Aladdin – Blackburn Christmas Pantomime 2026 – PRICES FROZEN for a LIMITED TIME Aladdin – Blackburn Christmas Pantomime 2026 - PRICES FROZEN for a LIMITED TIME 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 Heaven Can Wait – A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf Heaven Can Wait - A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf Music blackburn-empire-poster-Heaven Can Wait - A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf 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 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

Dolly Forever Dolly Forever Music blackburn-empire-Dolly Forever “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 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 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 Too Much Too Young Too Much Too Young Music blackburn-empire-Too Much Too Young THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED - THE BOX OFFICE WILL CONTACT ALL TICKET HOLDERS VIA EMAILThe 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,... Thu 12 March 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Oh What A Night! Oh What A Night! Music OH WHAT A NIGHT! takes you back in time on a musical journeythrough the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, now immortalised in the multi-award-winning show Jersey Boys, which has been packing theatres worldwidesince its debut in 2005. Fri 27 March 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 Comedy Double Bill Comedy Double Bill Drama blackburn-empire-Comedy Double Bill The Extraordinary Revelations of Orca the Goldfish by David Tristram Henry and Alice Smith’s marriage has lost its spark - so they each escape into wild fantasies to cope with the boredom of everyday life. Wed 04 March 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 A Foreigners Journey A Foreigners Journey Music blackburn-empire-A Foreigners Journey Legendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of the AOR (Adult Orientated Rock) and Classic Rock genres, attracting huge audiences as live acts since forming in the 1970’s. Sat 21 February 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 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 ONE VOICE – The Music of Barry Manilow ONE VOICE – The Music of Barry Manilow Music blackburn-empire-ONE VOICE – The Music of Barry Manilow 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 SPAMALOT SPAMALOT Musicals blackburn-empire-SPAMALOT It’s just a flesh wound! Mon 11 May 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more ALL NIGHT LONG – The Greatest Hits of Lionel Richie ALL NIGHT LONG – The Greatest Hits of Lionel Richie Music blackburn-empire-ALL NIGHT LONG – The Greatest Hits of Lionel Richie “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 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 Desperate Scousewives Desperate Scousewives Comedy blackburn-empire-Desperate Scousewives Get ready for a riotous, fast-paced comedy following the lives of three loud, no-nonsense Liverpool women and one nervous newcomer, all navigating life, love, loyalty, and lipstick on a tightly knit street. Wed 03 June 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more An evening with Esoteric Medium David Holt An evening with Esoteric Medium David Holt Variety blackburn-empire-An evening with Esoteric Medium David Holt 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 The Kilkennys The Kilkennys Music blackburn-empire-poster-The Kilkennys 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 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 Legends of American Country Legends of American Country Music Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV, Europe’s No.1 multi-award-winning show "The Legends of American Country", this hit country show returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country nostalgia! Thu 29 January 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Dublin Legends The Dublin Legends Music The Dublin Legends – Sean Cannon, Paul Watchorn, Gerry O’Connor & Shay Kavanagh – keep the spirit of Irish folk music alive, performing all the classic songs and ballads loved the world over: Whiskey in The Jar, Dirty Old Town, The Wild Rover, Seven Drunken Nights, The Rare Auld Times, Molly Malone, The Irish Rover,... Mon 16 March 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more 9 to 5 The Musical 9 to 5 The Musical Music blackburn-empire-9 to 5 The Musical Clock in for a night of hilarity and mischief with Dolly Parton’s smash-hit musical 9 to 5! Thu 22 January 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 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 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 BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA – The Ultimate Live P!nk Experience BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA - The Ultimate Live P!nk Experience Music blackburn-empire-BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA - The Ultimate Live P!nk Experience International award-winning P!nk impersonator, Stacy Green, is joined live on stage, with the phenomenal Vertigo Band, to recreate the excitement and majesty that makes P!nk the modern legend and inspiration she has come to be known as. Fri 27 February 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 Unicorn Live! Unicorn Live! Family blackburn-empire-Unicorn Live! After the sell out success of Princess Live! Thu 19 February 2026 // 1:00 pm Find out more Ray Quinn – King of Swing Ray Quinn - King of Swing Music blackburn-empire-Ray Quinn - King of Swing Led by a bona fide star of swing music, Ray Quinn, this concert spectacular celebrates the fabulous music and tells the incredible story of the world-famous Rat Pack. Wed 11 February 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Strange, But True Crime Strange, But True Crime Variety blackburn-empire-Strange 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 Find out more

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