Barry Steele & Friends – The Roy Orbison Story
This February, Barry Steele & Friends return to the Blackburn Empire Theatre with The Roy Orbison Story.
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Get Ready for the Time of Your Life with Thank ABBA For The Music
Grab your platforms and flares this January at Blackburn Empire Theatre for a journey back to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves.
Don’t Think Twice Before Seeing Celine Dion’s Vegas Years
Celine Dion’s Vegas Years, the smash hit theatre production that is widely accepted as the foremost tribute show to Celine Dion arrives at the Blackburn Empire Theatre this January.
“If it swings, they can, and will play it!” – The Swing Commanders
Taking well-crafted songs from the 30s to the 50s, from American Songbook classics to Western Swing, overlaid with lush vocal harmonies and hot solos, The Swing Commanders return to the Blackburn Empire Theatre this January!
Happy New Year – A Message from our Chairman
On behalf of the Board of Directors and all at the Blackburn Empire we wish you a happy New Year and give our heartfelt thanks to all involved throughout the year.
Who Will Bite the Dust? Wrong Jovi vs the Freddie and Queen Experience
Join us at the Blackburn Empire Theatre this January for ‘One Wild Night At The Opera’ as two of the UK’s leading tribute bands go head to head in a battle between the best of British and the best of the USA.
Dirty Dusting – A Sex Chat Line that Really Cleans Up
After five sell out UK tours, Dirty Dusting comes to Blackburn Empire Theatre this January. Treat yourself to an evening of pure theatrical Viagra!
Coldplace: A tribute to Coldplay comes to Blackburn Empire Theatre
This November, Blackburn Empire Theatre are proud to welcome Coldplace: a tribute formed by Coldplay fans, for Coldplay fans.
Tonight’s The Night! The Rod Stewart Songbook at Blackburn Empire Theatre
This November, Blackburn Empire Theatre welcomes Pete McCall as Rod Stewart, plus his five piece band with The Rod Stewart Songbook.
Make a Memory with Bon Jovi Forever at Blackburn Empire Theatre this November
This November head to Blackburn Empire Theatre for the only Bon Jovi tribute show you need to see!
The Bad Boy of British Comedy: Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown returns to Blackburn Empire Theatre
Roy Chubby Brown is back at Blackburn Empire Theatre in January and he’s as naughty as ever.
The Wizard of Oz at Blackburn Empire Theatre
Click your heels and join Dorothy and her friends as they take a stroll down the yellow brick road in search of The Emerald City this November.
“Duran Duran & Spandau Ballet” Come to Blackburn!
The Empire Theatre in Blackburn will host a nostalgic night for fans of 80s music, featuring two of the UK’s most iconic bands from the era.
Back from Vegas! The Mick Miller Show Returns to Blackburn Empire Theatre!
This October, Mick Miller returns to the UK and the Blackburn Empire Theatre with his Back from Vegas tour!
Are You Ready for The Story of Guitar Heroes at Blackburn Empire Theatre?
The ultimate show for guitar lovers is coming to Blackburn Empire Theatre this October.
The Circus of Horrors at Blackburn Empire Theatre
Mixing horror, comedy, daredevil stunts and a whole lot of hard rock, the infamous Circus of Horrors will arrive at the Blackburn Empire Theatre on Thursday 24th October as part of its 25th anniversary tour.
Right Place! Wrong Time! at Blackburn Empire Theatre
Smash hit musical comedy with an all star comedy cast at Blackburn’s Empire Theatre on Saturday 19th October 2019 at 7.30pm.
Wish You Were Here! Pinked Floyd at Blackburn Empire Theatre
This October, a unique tribute to Pink Floyd, Pinked Floyd, are heading to Blackburn Empire Theatre.
Are you ready and willing for Whitesnake UK? ‘Cos we are!
From the early classic Moody/Marsden line-up to the present-day USA incarnation, Whitesnake UK play tribute to the very best of David Coverdale’s Whitesnake at Blackburn Empire Theatre.
Theatre comes of age
Exactly 21 years ago today the plan for the money appeal for the “20 year dream” was launched to raise capital to turn a building in Ewood into a state of the art Theatre.
The Boys are Back in Town! Limehouse Lizzy this October at Blackburn Empire Theatre!
Join us at Blackburn Empire Theatre this October for one of the most highly rated tribute acts on the circuit: Limehouse Lizzy.
Blackburn Drama Club present One Man, Two Guvnors at Blackburn Empire Theatre
This September, Blackburn Drama Club present One Man, Two Guvnors by Richard Bean at Blackburn Empire Theatre.
Ian Waite & Vincent Simone…The Ballroom Boys – ACT TWO! at Blackburn Empire Theatre
Strictly Come Dancing’s old-school professionals, Ian Waite and Vincent Simone, left fans intrigued when they announced their unlikely partnership last year, but after the roaring success of their first tour together in 2019.
Join us for the Hits of Motown at Blackburn Empire Theatre
Both critics and fans agree that Roy G Hemmings is a great showman and dynamic singer. Known as the longest serving former member of legendary group, The Drifters, Roy has worked alongside founder Johnny Moore for more than 20 years.
A Celebration of War Time Entertainment: We’ll Meet Again at Blackburn Empire Theatre
This September, Blackburn Empire Theatre welcome a celebration of war time entertainment and a tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces past, present and future.
Simply Westlife are in a ‘World of their Own’
This September, get ready for a ‘Bop Bop Baby’ at Blackburn Empire Theatre with the sounds of a global boyband, Westlife.
An Evening of Mediumship with Craig Morris & Gareth Lewis at Blackburn Empire Theatre
Messages from the spirit world will be passed on to residents in Blackburn next month thanks to a “Messages from Beyond” tour.
The Majesty of Magic bring The history of Queen to Blackburn Empire Theatre
From Seven Seas of Rhye to Made in Heaven, Magic will take you on a musical journey through the History of Queen.
Classic crossover at its most entertaining. The Opera Boys at Blackburn Empire Theatre!
This September, Blackburn Empire Theatre welcome a brand new show packed full of opera, classical, West End and crossover.
North West Natives, The Wagon Wheels, return to Blackburn Empire Theatre!
This August, North West natives, The Wagon Wheels head to Blackburn Empire Theatre for a memorable night of folk foot-tappers.
A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Elvis Remembered!
It’s now or never to see one of the best tributes to Elvis Presley in the world. Paul Molloy will be serenading audiences at Blackburn Empire Theatre and taking them back to the era of rock and roll this August.
All Killer, No Filler: A Tribute to The Killers
This July, The Killaz UK bring a completely new way to experience The Killers to Blackburn Empire Theatre.
Rock & Roll Dreams Came True: A Tribute to Meat Loaf at Blackburn Empire Theatre
A powerhouse tribute to the life of the iconic legend Meat Loaf and the music of the maestro Jim Steinman, the man behind the musical masterpieces.
Harold Carter
Harold Carter passed away on Tuesday of this week aged 81 Years after an illness that lasted more than two years. He bore his illness with great courage and was indeed a real fighter.
Diva Mix are back at Blackburn Empire Theatre this June!
Using the music of one of the most influential girl bands in the world, Diva Mix brings a show like no other, this June at Blackburn Empire Theatre.
Stepping into the Spotlight at Blackburn Empire Shades of Orbison
Shades of Orbison are a trio with full live band celebrating the life and music of the iconic rock-balladeer… ‘The Big O’ Roy Orbison!
Turn Back Time with Cher at Blackburn Empire Theatre
A stunning tribute to the music of one of the greatest performers and singers of our time..
Oh What A Night! The New Jersey Boys at Blackburn Empire Theatre
Featuring all the classic hits from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons including, ‘Walk Like a Man’, ‘Sherry’, and ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’.
A roar-tastic show is stomping into the Blackburn Empire Theatre this May!
With over 15 realistic dinosaurs, puppets and characters take you back in time to when dinosaurs ruled the earth.