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Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 4HT United Kingdom
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A vibrant, volunteer-led community theatre known as “Lancashire’s liveliest little theatre,” previously the Thwaites Empire since its founding on the site in 1910 and reopened in 2002. It presents a wide-ranging programme—music, comedy, drama, tributes, family shows, and pantomimes—with accessible facilities, a friendly café and bar, plus community and youth engagement initiatives.

Categories: Theatre / Concert Hall
Events at this venue
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  • June 2026
  • Wed 3
    Desperate Scousewives - Desperate Scousewives
    Wed 3 June, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Desperate Scousewives

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Comedy

    Get ready for a riotous, fast-paced comedy following the lives of three loud, no-nonsense Liverpool women and one nervous newcomer, all navigating life, love, loyalty, and lipstick on a tightly knit street. Susan, Vanessa, and Lily dominate the street with their big personalities, big voices, and even bigger secrets. But everything is turned upside down […]

  • Thu 4
    Here We Go Again – The Mamma Mia Tribute starring Kerry Katona - 97731 image 523102965 1163899149101256 1925946704661687815 n
    Thu 4 June, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Here We Go Again – The Mamma Mia Tribute starring Kerry Katona

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Music

    KERRY KATONA stars in ‘HERE WE GO AGAIN’ The greatest party in the West End comes to you with the UK’s No.1 tribute to Mamma Mia! The Musical! We’re sending out an SOS to anyone who might HAVE A DREAM of a great night out... So grab your platform boots and sequined jumpsuits and join […]

  • Fri 5
    Sugar Pie Honey Bunch - Sugar Pie Honey Bunch
    Fri 5 June, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Sugar Pie Honey Bunch

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Music

    THE ONLY AMERICAN TRIBUTE SHOW CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF THE FOUR TOPS AND OTHER LEGENDARY MOTOWN ARTISTS TOURING THE UK Paying homage to the legends, vocal group Soul Satisfaction brings the Motown magic back to the stage in a live concert with powerful vocals, splendid harmonies and high stepping dance routines. You will be taken […]

  • Sun 7
    The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band Celebrate The Iconic Music of Bob Dylan & Joni Mitchell - 93249 image 503530672 1126357189522119 2548426554283173711 n
    Sun 7 June, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band Celebrate The Iconic Music of Bob Dylan & Joni Mitchell

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Music

    Bob Dylan & Joni Mitchell are both ranked in Rolling Stone’s ‘Top Ten Singer-Songwriters of All Time’ and their legacy is honoured in this stunning tribute, ‘The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band’. With unrivalled musical authenticity this multi-instrumentalist five-piece covers all the hits including ‘Like a Rolling Stone’, ‘Both Sides Now’, ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’, […]

  • Thu 11
    Roy 'Chubby' Brown 2026 - 90903 image 499646396 1114554070702431 2135245737631145016 n
    Thu 11 June, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown 2026

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Comedy

    After another SOLD OUT show Roy 'Chubby' Brown is back at The Empire. Tickets on sale at 9am on Saturday 14 June 2025 50 plus years In Entertainment/Comedy, Roy Chubby Brown is still going strong, entertaining thousands and thousands of fans annually up and down the country, Roy is the undoubted King of Comedy. Countless […]

  • Fri 12
    Jive Talkin' perform the Bee Gees - 90796 image 497737121 1109986527825852 5436488921248079286 n
    Fri 12 June, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Jive Talkin’ perform the Bee Gees

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Music

    Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee Gees! In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin performed LIVE on HEART FM with THE BEE GEES and received great compliments from both Maurice and Barry Gibb. As […]

  • July 2026
  • Fri 3
    Calling Planet Earth - blackburn empire Calling Planet Earth 1173657717
    Fri 3 July, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Calling Planet Earth

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Music

    Recreating the electrifying 80s taking you on a musical memory right back to the nightclub dance floor! Relive, sing, dance and party to many of the best 80s songs ever from artists such as Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Ultravox, Visage, Tears For Fears, ABC, Japan, Yazoo, Human League, Eurythmics and more. Unforgettable hits such as […]

  • Fri 10
    Pinked Floyd - 93759 image 509851549 1140402781450893 469931237079588662 n
    Fri 10 July, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Pinked Floyd

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Music

    Pinked Floyd are delighted to return to one of their favourite venues, the Empire Theatre Blackburn, with a spectacular evening packed with cherished favourites from the timeless albums: Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, The Division Bell, Wish You Were Here, Animals, A Momentary Lapse of Reason — as well as delving deeper into […]

  • Sun 12
    Buddy Holly & The Cricketers - 90798 image 494428451 1098126242345214 3970396725101870160 n
    Sun 12 July, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Buddy Holly & The Cricketers

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Music

    All Holly’s hits and classics from his rock ’n’ roll pals are played live on stage by these five amazing young actor-musicians, who always delight crowds with their fabulous show. Featuring raw rock ’n’ roll, beautifully haunting ballads, energetic performances, and some genuinely hilarious moments, there is no live event that delivers a better Buddy […]

  • August 2026
  • Thu 27
    Simply Red Tribute: Holding Back The Years - Simply Red Tribute: Holding Back The Years
    Thu 27 August, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Simply Red Tribute: Holding Back The Years

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Music

    With over 50 million albums sold worldwide and a catalogue of chart-topping hits such as "Holding Back The Years", "Stars", "Fairground", “Money’s Too Tight (To Mention)”, and “If You Don’t Know Me By Now”, Simply Red stand as one of Britain’s most iconic bands. Paying meticulous attention to detail, Holding Back The Years faithfully recreates […]

  • September 2026
  • Sat 5
    Ultimate 70s Show - 99347 image 535674506 1185961430228361 7043134800633968008 n
    Sat 5 September, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Ultimate 70s Show

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Music

    Travel back in time and relive the sights and sounds of the seventies. The Ultimate 70’s show rolls back the years and takes you on a roller coaster ride with a show encompassing all the biggest glam hits form that era. It was the decade that time forgot – so dust off your tank tops, […]

  • Sun 6
    Billy Joel Forever - Billy Joel Forever
    Sun 6 September, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Billy Joel Forever

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Music

    Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as Phil Mountford, multi award-winning film composer and renowned performer, leads the sensational Forever Billy Joel tribute show! Celebrating the iconic songs and timeless hits of the legendary Piano Man, this tribute show delivers a powerful experience that will have you singing, swaying, and reminiscing from start to […]

  • Sun 20
    Moments Of Pleasure - Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush - 2026 - 96533 image 514364226 1145787034245801 1970972513132544324 n
    Sun 20 September, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Moments Of Pleasure – Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush – 2026

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Music

    Moments of Pleasure: The Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush present This Woman’s Work, a journey through the career of one of the UK’s greatest musical artists. Featuring the astounding vocal performance of Lisa-Marie Walters and a band of virtuoso musicians, Moments of Pleasure are hailed by The Sunday Times Magazine as one of the UK’s […]

  • Thu 24
    This is DISCO - This is DISCO
    Thu 24 September, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    This is DISCO

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Music

    Grab your dancing shoes, flares and feather boas* as we take you on a whirlwind trip back to the 70s! Starring the sensational, world’s greatest, LIVE Disco review – Uncle Funk. Famous globally for their electrifying performances and impeccable renditions of all your favourite DISCO anthems, they have been setting festivals and dance floors alight […]

  • Fri 25
    The Rod Stewart Songbook - 90638 image 490976375 1086307503527088 6207763885536929949 n
    Fri 25 September, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    The Rod Stewart Songbook

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Music

    The Rod Stewart Songbook are delighted to be returning to Blackburn Empire Theatre. Their spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Sir Rod Stewart, featuring the sensational Pete McCall. ⭐️ Rod Stewart’s sister, Mary Cady, said to Pete “you were excellent”. ⭐️ The Hull Daily Mail wrote, “Pete McCall is the next best thing […]

  • Sun 27
    A Tribute to Sting & the Police - Starring the Rozzers - 94086 image 506673689 1140504944774010 5301708440525546725 n
    Sun 27 September, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    A Tribute to Sting & the Police – Starring the Rozzers

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Music

    Fronted by Sting look and sound-a-like Owen James and his band ‘The Rozzers’, A Tribute to Sting & The Police is the most authentic Sting tribute in Europe. The band have performed all over the world for several years and now embark on their biggest ever UK tour. The Police were arguably the biggest band […]

  • October 2026
  • Sat 3
    Total REX - 89956 image 480566531 1042583204566185 1932813073021582866 n
    Sat 3 October, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Total REX

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Music

    Total REX is a sensational show capturing the rock sound of Marc Bolan and T-Rex. A must see for all Bolan, Glam Rock and 70’s Music fans alike. The show features all the T-Rex big hits from the 1970’s along with firm album track favourites and much much more! Formed in 2021, the band who […]

  • Sun 4
    Reflections - the Musical Legacy of Diana Ross - Reflections the Musical Legacy of Diana Ross
    Sun 4 October, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Reflections – the Musical Legacy of Diana Ross

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Music

    Get ready to celebrate the incredible legacy of the one and only Diana Ross! This iconic diva has not only dominated the music scene but has also inspired generations with her powerful voice, stunning performances, and fabulous style! Hailing from the USA, Tameka Jackson is the most authentic tribute to Diana Ross, which has made […]

  • Thu 8
    Choose George: Celebrating George Michael - 98034 image 524844025 1168265995331238 4766703884931433173 n
    Thu 8 October, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Choose George: Celebrating George Michael

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Music

    With the production now in its third year, CHOOSE GEORGE – Celebrating George Michael continues to amaze fans throughout the UK and Europe. The show features early Wham! hits right through to George Michael’s later songs, all performed perfectly by the incomparable Steve Mitchell. Steve is considered by many to be the closest George’s vocal […]

  • Fri 9
    DS:UK…in Tribute to Dire Straits | ON anoTHEr NIGHT - 90426 image 487202433 1070323351792170 7616645969625224855 n
    Fri 9 October, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    DS:UK…in Tribute to Dire Straits | ON anoTHEr NIGHT

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Music

    DS:UK - The ON anoTHEr NIGHT TOUR - 2026 1991 brought us the final Dire Straits album - On Every Street - and was commemorated by an enormous 2 year world tour that was one of their most successful to date. In On Every Street, Mark created some classic Dire Straits songs such as Calling […]

  • Wed 14
    The Searchers Experience Show - Starring Spencer James - The Searchers Experience Show Starring Spencer James
    Wed 14 October, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    The Searchers Experience Show – Starring Spencer James

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Music

    Spencer James has been lead vocalist and guitarist with Sixties legends The Searchers for 37 years, prior to their retirement in 2019. Touring with his own band, The Spencer James Band, during the interim, Spencer and the rest of The Searchers are uniting for a reunion tour. They have performed in just about every prestigious […]

  • Thu 15
    The Johnny Cash Roadshow: The Prison Years Tour - The Johnny Cash Roadshow: The Prison Years Tour
    Thu 15 October, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    The Johnny Cash Roadshow: The Prison Years Tour

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Music

    This year Johnny Cash Roadshow invites you to step into the raw and gritty world of Johnny Cash's prison era with their electrifying show that has captivated audiences for two decades. Set on a Folsom Prison style stage, this production brings Cash’s most iconic performances to life, immersing you in the raw, unfiltered energy of […]

  • Thu 22
    STRONG ENOUGH – Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher - 98162 image 527179172 1174150451409459 3294454486637058955 n
    Thu 22 October, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    STRONG ENOUGH – Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Music

    Get ready for an unforgettable evening, celebrating the global superstar and great female icon that is Cher. Featuring all of the classic hits including Turn Back Time, I Found Someone, Believe, Strong Enough, Gypsies Tramps and Thieves, her modern Abba remixes and many more. This is one show-stopping dazzling extravaganza you do not want to […]

  • Wed 28
    Wonders of Our Universe - The Next Chapter - 98960 image 529235939 1175864091238095 721673768864230235 n
    Wed 28 October, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Wonders of Our Universe – The Next Chapter

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Spoken Word

    Presented by The Average Scientist Step into a world of wonder with Wonders of Our Universe – The Next Chapter, an awe-inspiring journey through the cosmos that takes you deeper into the mysteries of space and time. This brand-new instalment of the acclaimed show stands proudly on its own, welcoming both returning fans and first-time […]

  • Fri 30
    It's A Beautiful Noise with Fisher Stevens - The Neil Diamond tribute - 93761 image 510593765 1140444618113376 8741656228105353907 n
    Fri 30 October, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    It’s A Beautiful Noise with Fisher Stevens – The Neil Diamond tribute

    Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Music

    From London's West End to your doorstep, immerse yourself in the unparalleled celebration of the legendary Neil Diamond's music with our internationally acclaimed production! 🌟 🎤 Fisher Stevens Takes Center Stage: Experience the sheer brilliance of Fisher Stevens, undeniably one of the BEST Neil Diamond impersonators. Direct from the Lyric Theatre in London's Shaftesbury Avenue, […]

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