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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 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 – Nearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time. Fri 20 February 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Sugar Pie Honey Bunch Sugar Pie Honey Bunch Music blackburn-empire-Sugar Pie Honey Bunch THE ONLY AMERICAN TRIBUTE SHOW CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF THE FOUR TOPS AND OTHER LEGENDARY MOTOWN ARTISTS TOURING THE UK Paying homage to the legends, vocal group Soul Satisfaction brings the Motown magic back to the stage in a live concert with powerful vocals, splendid harmonies and high stepping dance routines. Fri 05 June 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 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 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 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 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 The Searchers Experience Show – Starring Spencer James The Searchers Experience Show - Starring Spencer James Music blackburn-empire-The Searchers Experience Show - Starring Spencer James 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 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 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 Let’s Dance 2025 Let’s Dance 2025 Academy blackburn-empire-Let’s Dance 2025 Chantelle’s Dance Academy brings you a variety of dance styles performed by dancers ages 2+. Sat 08 November 2025 // 2:00 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 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 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 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 Roxette UK Roxette UK Music blackburn-empire-Roxette UK Roxette UK is the ultimate tribute band dedicated to recreating the electrifying pop hits of the legendary Swedish duo, Roxette. Fri 13 March 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 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 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 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 Hurricane : The Ultimate Luke Combs Tribute Hurricane : The Ultimate Luke Combs Tribute Music blackburn-empire-Hurricane : The Ultimate Luke Combs Tribute “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 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 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 Just Tina Just Tina Music blackburn-empire-Just Tina Come and shake a tail feather with the UK's supreme Tina - Justine - and her talented cast from the hit show Totally TINA! Thu 26 March 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Ultimate Pop Gods – 80s v 90s Ultimate Pop Gods – 80s v 90s Music blackburn-empire-Ultimate Pop Gods – 80s v 90s Ultimate Pop Gods – 80s V 90s is the biggest tribute to the Pop Gods of the 80s & 90s. Sun 22 March 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more The Stadium Rock Experience The Stadium Rock Experience Music blackburn-empire-poster-The Stadium Rock Experience 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 Find out more The Everly Brothers & Friends The Everly Brothers & Friends Music blackburn-empire-The Everly Brothers & Friends The Temple Brothers (officially voted as the UKs No1 Everly Brothers tribute by the National Tribute Music Awards 2017), faithfully recreate the music and harmonies of one of the greatest and best-loved duo’s of all time - The Everly Brothers. Sun 08 March 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 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

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 Sugar Pie Honey Bunch Sugar Pie Honey Bunch Music blackburn-empire-Sugar Pie Honey Bunch THE ONLY AMERICAN TRIBUTE SHOW CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF THE FOUR TOPS AND OTHER LEGENDARY MOTOWN ARTISTS TOURING THE UK Paying homage to the legends, vocal group Soul Satisfaction brings the Motown magic back to the stage in a live concert with powerful vocals, splendid harmonies and high stepping dance routines. Fri 05 June 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Katie Hopkins 2026 Stand-Up Tour – Early Bird Katie Hopkins 2026 Stand-Up Tour – Early Bird Comedy blackburn-empire-Katie Hopkins 2026 Stand-Up Tour – Early Bird This all-new show will formally launch in autumn 2025 but, until then, you have the chance to purchase tickets at 2025 prices!Limited time and availability at these prices. Wed 27 May 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 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 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 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 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 Taylor Fever – The Ultimate Tribute to Taylor Swift Taylor Fever – The Ultimate Tribute to Taylor Swift Music blackburn-empire-poster-Taylor Fever – The Ultimate Tribute to Taylor Swift BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Fri 09 January 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 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 Forever Billy Joel Forever Billy Joel Music blackburn-empire-Forever Billy Joel 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 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 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 The West End Tenors The West End Tenors Music blackburn-empire-The West End Tenors Leading men from London’s West End combine in a powerhouse of vocal talent. Sun 15 March 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 Tiny Tim’s Stand Up Adventure Tiny Tim’s Stand Up Adventure Comedy blackburn-empire-Tiny Tim’s Stand Up Adventure 8 years ago Tiny Tim decided to go on his own adventure, navigating through adult life and posting about his calls on social media. Wed 25 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 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 Stax of Soul – Still Groovin’ Tour 2026 Stax of Soul - Still Groovin’ Tour 2026 Music blackburn-empire-Stax of Soul - Still Groovin’ Tour 2026 43 years on… the rhythm remains, the soul endures; the music lives on, and so do we. Fri 20 March 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 Here We Go Again – The Mamma Mia Tribute Here We Go Again – The Mamma Mia Tribute Music blackburn-empire-Here We Go Again – The Mamma Mia Tribute KERRY KATONA stars in ‘HERE WE GO AGAIN’ 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 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 The History of Rock The History of Rock Music blackburn-empire-The History of Rock 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 Find out more 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 Roxette UK Roxette UK Music blackburn-empire-Roxette UK Roxette UK is the ultimate tribute band dedicated to recreating the electrifying pop hits of the legendary Swedish duo, Roxette. Fri 13 March 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 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 Stadium Rock Experience The Stadium Rock Experience Music blackburn-empire-poster-The Stadium Rock Experience 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 Find out more

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