First Look: The Cast of Blackburn’s Aladdin 2026 Is Here
The cast for Aladdin – Blackburn Christmas Pantomime 2026 has landed – and it’s packed with Blackburn favourites, returning faces, and a few you’ll definitely recognise.
Sweet Treats Just Got Sweeter – Sweet Bros Arrive at the Empire!
Say hello to Sweet Bros – the brilliant sweets brand created by Blackburn brothers Logan (13) and Barkley (9) – now officially available at the Empire! What started as a summer holiday idea in 2025 has quickly turned into something pretty special. The brothers set out to create the ultimate pick ’n’ mix – sweets…
Desperate Scousewives – Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy Comes to Blackburn
Get ready for a night of big laughs, big personalities and even bigger secrets as Desperate Scousewives: Lily’s Story comes to the Blackburn Empire Theatre this June.
Punk Icon John Lydon Brings Spoken Word Tour to Blackburn
Legendary punk icon John Lydon is bringing his acclaimed solo spoken word tour back for 2027, following overwhelming demand from fans.
Happy Christmas from Blackburn Empire Theatre
A Christmas message from Blackburn Empire Theatre, thanking our audiences, performers, community groups, staff and award-winning volunteers – plus a record-breaking panto season
The Perfect Gift This Christmas – Give the Magic of Live Entertainment!
Stuck for gift ideas? Skip the socks, ditch the perfume and give something truly unforgettable this Christmas — a night out at the Blackburn Empire Theatre!
Blesma veterans enjoy a magical Snow White panto visit at Blackburn Empire
Blackburn Empire Theatre was delighted to welcome members of Blesma, The Limbless Veterans back to the theatre this week for their slice of Snow White panto fun. Blesma is a UK-based charity that supports serving and ex-service men and women who have lost limbs or the use of limbs, or their sight, speech or hearing,…
Snow White opens – and it is already a record-breaking year at Blackburn Empire
Snow White has officially arrived at Blackburn Empire Theatre… and the magic has already made history.
“Heart and Soul of Blackburn’s Cultural Scene” – Blackburn Empire Volunteers Crowned Group of the Year
The volunteers of Blackburn Empire Theatre have officially been named Group of the Year at the 2025 Community Volunteer Awards
Empire Social Club Raises Over £450 for Macmillan Cancer Support
The Empire Social Club at the Blackburn Empire Theatre held a special Macmillan Coffee Afternoon to help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support – and the community certainly showed their support!