One of the finest tributes to Queen, Magic A Kind of Queen, are back to perform all the greatest hits of one of the world’s biggest ever rock bands at Blackburn Empire Theatre this April.

The New Jersey Boys takes you back to a magical time when four boys from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey, USA invented their own unique sound and became one of the most successful bands of all time.

Mark’s Sideshow Tricks has wowed audiences in over 40 countries, as well as the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Orient Express! He’s also a regular performer at the World-Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood!

Join us at the glorious Blackburn Empire Theatre this Easter for another rip-roaring panto adventure. Tom Rolfe Productions are proud to present Sleeping Beauty; a dreamy show packed with family fun. Will the wicked fairy Carabosse ruin the beautiful Princess’s christening and cast her evil curse making her sleep for a hundred years? Will the…

This March at Blackburn Empire Theatre, the UK’s premier Bee Gee’s tribute show are set to wow audiences with their stunning live tribute to the music of the Gibb Brothers. Bee Gees Fever have put their name firmly on the map as one of the most celebrated tribute bands to the legendary Bee Gees, working…

The Dreamboys are back and hotter than ever with a brand-new show and UK tour for 2018. The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s most famous and successful show of its kind in history. Their breath-taking show spectacular has been perfectly created for hen nights, birthday parties and girl’s nights out.…

Sick of working 9 to 5? Escape to Blackburn Empire Theatre and enjoy a sensational tribute capturing the voice and verve of Dolly Parton. The acclaimed show is performed by the world-renowned Julia Martin, paying tribute to the musical journey of one of the world’s most famous country singers. With vocals direct from the Blue Ridge…

Written and created by Lancashire native, Jim Cartwright, the iconic Olivier Award-winning musical-comedy is coming to Blackburn Empire Theatre this February. The Rise and Fall of Little Voice premiered in 1992 and is nostalgic not only for its early 90s setting but for its principle characters fascination with the classic records of Hollywood and Vegas…

National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) will be returning to Blackburn in February with an iconic programme highlighting ‘Legends of Jazz’ at the Blackburn Empire Theatre. The programme celebrates the greatest jazz classics ever written, and features tunes by undisputable jazz masters such as Caravan by Duke Ellington and Juan Tizol, and ‘Round Midnight by Thelonious…

Blackburn Empire Theatre is proud to welcome Back to Bacharach, accompanied by the amazing Magic Moments Orchestra this March. Back to Bacharach celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach, one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century. Together with Hal David, Burt penned some of the most memorable and iconic hits of…

The Blackburn Gilbert and Sullivan Society present their grand production of The Gondoliers; or, The King of Barataria, at Blackburn Empire Theatre this February. Four performances will be presented at the Blackburn Empire Theatre, 128 years after it first premiered at the Savoy Theatre. The twelfth of the fourteen collaborations by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan,…

Join legendary comedy act, The Grumbleweeds, at Blackburn Empire Theatre this February for an evening of laughter, music, magic and more. This show is full to the brim with of laugh-out-loud comedy routines, great singers, theatrical magic and fun for all the family. Drawing on their 25 years of experience and know-how in the industry, The…

Blackburn Empire Theatre proudly welcomes the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Great Britain (NYJO) this February. Legends of Jazz celebrates the greatest jazz classics ever written, featuring tunes by the undisputable jazz masters, such as Ellington and Monk. The 23-strong (NYJO) will take to the stage under the direction of deputy Music Director, Winston Rollins,…

The ultimate show for guitar lovers is coming to Blackburn Empire Theatre this February. Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Hank Marvin, Brian May, and Slash are just some of the outstanding guitar heroes’ tracks you will have the chance to experience in one amazing show! The outstanding Story of Guitar Heroes is a live, concert style, ‘rock-umentary’ performed…

Using the music of one of the most influential girl bands in the world, Diva Mix brings a show like no other. The show takes the audience on a journey through some of the greatest Little Mix hits from Wings, to Black Magic, Shout Out to My Ex, to their latest hit, Power. But what…

An amazing eight-piece show, featuring four stunning vocalists and one of the hottest rhythm sections ever assembled: Baby I Need Your Lovin’ is an epic soul review show paying homage to the immense Tamla Motown back catalogue, 1960 – 1976. Starring the Hitsville vocalists: Lucia Matisse, Emma Kelsey and the Soul Meister himself, PJ Carter,…

Leather & Lace is a dynamic show bringing all the classic rock anthems and power ballads to the stage in a jam packed two-hour show dedicated to the greatest rock legends across the decades. Expect to hear classic rock anthems from Queen, Bon Jovi, Journey, Whitesnake and power ballads from the likes of Heart, Bonnie…

Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves. Featuring all ABBA’s greatest and most memorable hits, Thank ABBA for The Music is the ultimate feel good tribute concert. This two-hour spectacular really does capture all the magic and excitement of one of the world’s…

A fun packed musical journey through the Swinging ’60; the greatest musical era of the 20th century. When skirts got shorter and hair got longer! Sing and dance along with the cast to the music of The Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Rolling Stones, Cilla Black, Manfred Mann, Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Sandy…

Re-Take That are quite simply the biggest, best and most authentic tribute to one of the biggest British pop acts in history. Celebrating ten years as the nation’s favourite tribute show with the incredible new Wonderland show featuring Robbie Live! Re-Take That have brought their multi-award-winning show to thousands of fans in audiences across the…

Blackburn Empire Theatre is proud to welcome The Shirley Bassey Story this January. Hailed as ‘stunning and moving’, The Shirley Bassey Story charts the life and epic career of legendary Welsh singer, Dame Shirley Bassey. From her birth in Cardiff’s Tiger Bay in 1937 and her dramatic family life, through to her rise to international…

Blackburn Empire Theatre is proud to present Happy Birthday Elvis, a tribute to the career of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll to celebrate what would have been his 82nd birthday. Paul Molloy and the Red Alert concert band bring you a packed two-hour live show, with all the hits of the ‘50s and ‘60s to…

Have you ever seen a Princess more beautiful than Cinderella? Have you ever heard a more enchanting story? Have you ever seen two more sickeningly ugly sisters? You haven’t until you see Thwaites Empire Theatre’s pantomime, Cinderella, this Christmas. Cinderella will amaze you with her rags to riches tale, while the two ugly sisters will…

With 70s classics such as “Mr Blue Sky”, “Livin’ Thing”, “Sweet Talkin Woman” and “Roll Over Beethoven” the music of ELO is as memorable today as it always has been. Now, the “Magic” guys, best known for their tribute to Queen, bring their new show to the Blackburn Empire Theatre playing all the hits of the…

Lancashire favourites, Norman Prince and Paul Johnston return to the Blackburn Empire Theatre on Friday 20th October. Their show is two jam-packed hours of songs and humour from their famous comedy & folk backgrounds. Norman was the front-man and leader of the country’s top comedy folk group, The Houghton Weavers, for over 24 years and…

The Sound of Silence, which is still one of Simon and Garfunkels most loved hits, was recorded over 50 years ago! Their music has stood the test of time and & their music is now appealing to a whole new generation of fans, captivated by their hauntingly poignant lyrics and distinctive sound of the 60s.…

Memories of yesterday are sure to come flooding back when a Beatles tribute act perform some of the fab four’s greatest hits at the Thwaites Empire Theatre on Friday 13th October 2017 From the depths of Liverpool’s Cavern Club all the way up to that famous rooftop on The Apple Building, The Upbeat Beatles will…

International tribute star Rob-B-Williams is bringing his Heavy Entertainment Tour 2017 to Thwaites Empire Theatre this Saturday 7th October. Rob-B-Williams has previously appeared at the Empire alongside award winning tribute Act Re-Take That and he was so impressed with the audience reaction that he decided to open his Heavy Entertainment Tour there. The star has…