With music by the legendary Alan Menken best known for his numerous Walt Disney film scores, Little Shop of Horrors is a cult film and one of the longest running off-Broadway shows of all time.

This September, a unique tribute to Pink Floyd, Pinked Floyd, are heading to Blackburn Empire Theatre.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members, The Drifters are the longest running singing group in pop history still performing live, having enjoyed over 50 hits worldwide.

Studio63 Productions invite you to fall down the rabbit hole and join them for the magical adventures of Alice in Wonderland.

Using the music of one of the most influential girl bands in the world, Diva Mix brings a show like no other.

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 back to the era of rock and roll this August.

This August at Blackburn Empire Theatre, Tony Stockwell uses his gift to help people in their quest for comfort: bringing messages of comfort to those who need to hear and understand that their loved one or someone they cared about can still be with them.

This June, North West natives, The Wagon Wheels head to Blackburn Empire Theatre for a memorable night of folk foot-tappers.

Imagine a rock concert involving three of the biggest rock stars of the 21st Century.

It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of one of our most popular volunteers Ray Galatola, who passed away on Wednesday the 16th of May

Three ‘past their sell by date’ ladies start up a telephone dirty sex chat line that really cleans up!

A fun filled afternoon for all the family is set to march to The Blackburn Empire Theatre this June.

This June, Blackburn Empire Theatre welcomes the legendary Grimethorpe Colliery Band.

The iconic voice of Karen Carpenter and the magical music of The Carpenters comes to Blackburn Empire Theatre this June.

Spiritual medium Derek Acorah will bring his new ‘Love, Life, Laughter Tour’ to Blackburn Empire Theatre this May.

This May at Blackburn Empire Theatre, award winning theatre company The Outbound Project present 12 Million Volts, the story of the extraordinary Nikola Tesla.

Lovers of innuendo, British humour and seekers of laughs – look no further than this uproarious stage show.

A high energy, dark comedy by Debbie Issit, writer of the hugely popular feature film Nativity, comes to Blackburn Empire Theatre this spring.

This May at Blackburn Empire Theatre a fantastic new show brings the best of Wham, featuring George, Andrew, Pepsi and Shirlie!

Whistle Down the Wind, the incredibly powerful musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, comes to Blackburn Empire Theatre this April.

This April, The Houghton Weavers bring their unique blend of popular folk music and humour Blackburn Empire Theatre. Their experience, together with their style and professionalism, ensures they will always Keep Folk Smiling.

Following the recent revival of one of the most popular and iconic entertainers of the last 40 years, Blackburn Empire Theatre are proud to present an affectionate tribute to the force of nature that is Meat Loaf this April.

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.

Starring ‘The voice of Neil Diamond’, Brooklyn Creed and The Salvation Band, the show is a breath-taking musical celebration of the life of a boy from Brooklyn who made it big.

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!

This morning, like many other people, we were sad to hear the news that comedy legend Sir Ken Dodd had passed away. Sir Ken was a much-loved star, famous for his epic stand-up shows. He died on Sunday in the home he was born in, in the Liverpool suburb of Knotty Ash. Here at Blackburn…

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…