The festive season is officially underway at Blackburn Empire Theatre as we launch our spectacular pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk.

Kerry will return to intimate venues next autumn with her Queen of the West End tour and we are delighted Kerry will be joining us at Blackburn Empire Theatre on Wednesday 24 September 2025.

The cast of Blackburn Empire Theatre’s upcoming pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, brought smiles and laughter to shoppers during their recent visit to The Mall in Blackburn.

The Blackburn Empire Theatre is celebrating after receiving a £10,000 combined grant

The Blackburn Empire Theatre has launched a new online booking system for accessible seats and essential companion tickets.

We are delighted to announce that our exceptional team of BEST (Blackburn Empire Support Team) volunteers has been named runners-up in the Culture, Leisure & Sporting Life Award category at the recent Blackburn & Darwen CVS Community Volunteers Awards 2023.

The Blackburn Empire Theatre is pleased to announce its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, October 26th at 6:00pm

It was nearly ‘Ender the road’ for UK tour! 2 former Eastenders stars swap roles in comedy show.

We enjoyed a Beauty of a Day at The Mall, Blackburn at Saturday 23rd September.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our beloved Empire family members, Connie Carter.

Get ready for an exclusive glimpse behind the curtains and a chance to be a part of something big!

Crown Paints in Darwen has made a colourful donation to local charity, Blackburn Empire Theatre, to help give the spaces in the theatre a fresh new look.

Blackburn Empire Theatre is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Sears as a Trustee and Board Member of the charity.

Netflix and Eastenders Star Cheryl Fergison Leads Hilarious Comedy Cast in “Mum’s the Word”

Brace yourselves for a hilarious and thrilling one-man stand-up show as Clinton Baptiste, the renowned clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay’s ‘Phoenix Nights,’ takes the stage at Blackburn Empire Theatre.

Blackburn Empire Theatre is thrilled to announce that 90s pop sensation “Lolly” will be taking on the role of the Enchantress in Tom Rolfe’s production of Beauty and the Beast this Christmas.

This high-energy tribute show celebrates the music of one of the greatest rock icons of all time – Meat Loaf.

It is with the greatest sadness that we announce the passing of our Theatre Chairman, Michael Berry

THE YOUNGSTERS at Derian House had a ball when they were visited by two groups of special guests just in time for Christmas.

This weekend, the Blackburn Empire is delighted to welcome veterans and their families who are supported by the Charity Blesma.

We were thrilled to be asked to be featured on BBC Breakfast this week, when Nina Warhurst joined us to do several outside broadcasts from the theatre.

The Search is on for Prince Charming to join the cast in a star-studded Cinderella Panto this Christmas

The cast of this year’s brand-new production of Cinderella at Blackburn’s Empire Theatre has been revealed.

Star of stage and screen, Linda Lusardi, has been revealed as one of the stars in this year’s pantomime at the Blackburn Empire Theatre.

Theatre Director, Howard Jones, will be embarking on a 874-mile “virtual” walk from John O’ Groats to Lands End to raise money for the Blackburn Empire Theatre!

In these uncertain times, we wanted to explain how most theatres work and why our tickets are non-refundable.

With more sparkle, more music and more fun, Blackburn Empire Theatre has revealed plans for their 2022 pantomime, Cinderella.

We’ve partnered with Booking Protect to offer customers the world’s most flexible and comprehensive refund protection cover.

The Blackburn Empire Theatre has thanked over 100 supporters who have helped to raise over £6,000 to enable the theatre to make vital improvements before it opens again later this year.