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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 Let’s Dance 2026 from Chantelle’s Dance Academy Let's Dance 2026 from Chantelle’s Dance Academy Academy blackburn-empire-Let's Dance 2026 from Chantelle’s Dance 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 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 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 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 Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story – The Platinum Years Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story - The Platinum Years Music blackburn-empire-Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story - The Platinum Years 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 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 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! Sun 31 May 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 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 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. Sat 03 April 2027 // 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 Katie Hopkins: Free Range Katie Hopkins: Free Range Comedy blackburn-empire-Katie Hopkins: Free Range 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 Wonders of Our Universe – The Next Chapter Wonders of Our Universe - The Next Chapter Family blackburn-empire-Wonders of Our Universe - The Next Chapter 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 Dublin Legends The Dublin Legends Music blackburn-empire-The Dublin Legends 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 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 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 Let’s Dance 2026 from Dancesteps Productions Let's Dance 2026 from Dancesteps Productions Academy blackburn-empire-Let's Dance 2026 from Dancesteps Productions 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 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 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 Voodoo Room: A Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream Voodoo Room: A Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream Music blackburn-empire-Voodoo Room: A Night of Hendrix 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 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 It’s A Beautiful Noise with Fisher Stevens – The Neil Diamond tribute It's A Beautiful Noise with Fisher Stevens - The Neil Diamond tribute Music blackburn-empire-It's A Beautiful Noise with Fisher Stevens - The Neil Diamond tribute 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 Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green Music blackburn-empire-Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac. Fri 16 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Choose George: Celebrating George Michael Choose George: Celebrating George Michael Music blackburn-empire-Choose George: 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 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 Rod Stewart Songbook The Rod Stewart Songbook Music blackburn-empire-The Rod Stewart Songbook 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 STRONG ENOUGH – Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher STRONG ENOUGH – Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher Music blackburn-empire-STRONG ENOUGH – Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher 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 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 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

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 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 An Evening of Mediumship with Craig Morris An Evening of Mediumship with Craig Morris Variety blackburn-empire-An Evening of Mediumship with Craig Morris 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 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-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 Patience Patience Music blackburn-empire-Patience 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 Katie Hopkins: Free Range Katie Hopkins: Free Range Comedy blackburn-empire-Katie Hopkins: Free Range 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 Choose George: Celebrating George Michael Choose George: Celebrating George Michael Music blackburn-empire-Choose George: 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 DESPERADOS: The Music & Legacy of Eagles DESPERADOS: The Music & Legacy of Eagles Music blackburn-empire-DESPERADOS: The Music & Legacy of Eagles 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 Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story – The Platinum Years Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story - The Platinum Years Music blackburn-empire-Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story - The Platinum Years 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 ABBA MIA – The Mamma Mia! Tribute starring Kerry Katona ABBA MIA – The Mamma Mia! Tribute starring Kerry Katona Music blackburn-empire-ABBA MIA – The Mamma Mia! Tribute starring Kerry Katona 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 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. Sat 03 April 2027 // 7:30 pm Find out more ConneXtion – The Dance Showcase 2026 ConneXtion - The Dance Showcase 2026 Dance blackburn-empire-ConneXtion - The Dance Showcase 2026 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 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 Beauty and the Beast – Easter Pantomime Beauty and the Beast - Easter Pantomime Family blackburn-empire-Beauty and the Beast - Easter Pantomime 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 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 Empire Comedy Club March 2026 Empire Comedy Club March 2026 Comedy blackburn-empire-Empire Comedy Club March 2026 The Empire Comedy Club is back for another cracking night of stand-up at Blackburn Empire Theatre! Thu 19 March 2026 // 8:00 pm Find out more The Rod Stewart Songbook The Rod Stewart Songbook Music blackburn-empire-The Rod Stewart Songbook 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 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 It’s A Beautiful Noise with Fisher Stevens – The Neil Diamond tribute It's A Beautiful Noise with Fisher Stevens - The Neil Diamond tribute Music blackburn-empire-It's A Beautiful Noise with Fisher Stevens - The Neil Diamond tribute 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 Buddy Holly & The Cricketers Buddy Holly & The Cricketers Music blackburn-empire-Buddy Holly & The Cricketers 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 Find out more Celine – My Heart Will Go On Celine - My Heart Will Go On Music blackburn-empire-Celine - My Heart Will Go On 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 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 The Opera Boys – The Farewell Tour starring Paul Potts The Opera Boys – The Farewell Tour starring Paul Potts Music blackburn-empire-The Opera Boys – The Farewell Tour starring Paul Potts 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 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 Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green Music blackburn-empire-Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac. Fri 16 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Reflections – the Musical Legacy of Diana Ross Reflections - the Musical Legacy of Diana Ross Music blackburn-empire-Reflections - the Musical Legacy of Diana Ross Get ready to celebrate the incredible legacy of the one and only Diana Ross! Sun 04 October 2026 // 7:30 pm Find out more Empire Social Club – Community • Friendship • Fun Empire Social Club - Community • Friendship • Fun Variety blackburn-empire-poster-Empire Social Club - Community • Friendship • Fun The Empire Social Club is a warm, welcoming get-together at Blackburn Empire Theatre, created to bring people together through Community • Friendship • Fun. Tue 24 March 2026 // 2:00 pm Find out more The Adult Panto: Puss & Dick! The Adult Panto: Puss & Dick! Comedy blackburn-empire-The Adult Panto: Puss & Dick! 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 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 STRONG ENOUGH – Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher STRONG ENOUGH – Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher Music blackburn-empire-STRONG ENOUGH – Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher 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

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