WHAT'S ON AT THE BLACKBURN EMPIRE THEATRE, BLACKBURN
What's On at the Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Most Popular Shows and Events at Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
What's On at the Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
The UK Rock Show
Sunday 21 September 2025
Harder Rock Productions is Proud to bring you 'The UK Rock Show'Get ready to be transported back to the 80s heyday of classic rock, combining the feel of arock festival with the atmosphere of a top end rock arena tour. Expect fireworks, fla...
Kerry Ellis - Queen of the West End
Wednesday 24 September 2025
Kerry Ellis is the Queen of the West End. From My Fair Lady to We Will Rock You, from Les Miserables to Wicked, in both the West End and on Broadway, she has starred in musical theatre's biggest roles, making shows her own and earning her n...
Lewis Costello: Full Kit
Thursday 25 September 2025
The Hometown Show! Lewis Costello is a stand-up comedian, writer, presenter, and announcer for Blackburn Rovers. After his first performance at the age of 15, Costello quickly began opening for some of the biggest names in comedy, including...
I'm Every Whitney Live
Friday 26 September 2025
The spectacular tribute to the Queen of Pop starring Kieshia Chun & her Million Dollar Band. Kieshia is one of the UK's Best International Tribute Acts who began her exciting musical voyage of artistic discovery in 1996. Since then, she has...
Desperados : The Music & Legacy of Eagles
Saturday 27 September 2025
Prepare to be transported back to the golden era of classic West Coast rock as Desperados faithfully captures the essence and spirit of the legendary EAGLES. Their impeccable harmonies, flawless instrumentation, and passion for their craft ...
Songs From The Rat Pack - Northern Swing Orchestra
Sunday 28 September 2025
Get Ready for an unforgettablenight with The Sixteen Piece Northern Swing Orchestra at The Blackburn EmpireTheatre on Sunday28th September 2025! It's all systems go forYorkshire's premier Big Band, The Sixteen Piece Northern Swing Orchestra...
Songs From The Rat Pack - The Northern Swing Orchestra
Sunday 28 September 2025
Get Ready for an unforgettablenight with The Sixteen Piece Northern Swing Orchestra at The Blackburn EmpireTheatre on Sunday28th September 2025! It's all systems go forYorkshire's premier Big Band, The Sixteen Piece Northern Swing Orchestra...
Connextion - The Dance Showcase
Tuesday 30 September 2025
A powerful and taboo exploration of childhood trauma and its mental health effects, expressed through the emotive power of dance. Uniting various dance companies onto one platform, this production aims to provoke local and global thinking, ...
Truly Collins - Celebrating the Music of Phil Collins & Genesis
Thursday 2 October 2025
The hit show that celebrates the unforgettable music of Phil Collins and Genesis. As seen on NBC's The Kelly Clarkson Show in the USA, the show is by far the most authentic sounding tribute to Phil Collins. Starring world renown Phil Collin...
Taylor Fever - The Ultimate Tribute to Taylor Swift
Friday 3 October 2025 - Friday 9 January 2026
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!Blackburn, get ready to be swept off your feet!Taylor Fever, the ultimate tribute to the sensational Taylor Swift, is coming to the Empire Theatre on October 3rd, and you're invited to join in on the excitement! Secur...
The Cavern Beat Club starring The Fabs
Saturday 4 October 2025
Within minutes of this show starting, you'll know exactly why 'beat' groups dominated the pop music scene in the 1960s. In those days, hundreds of groups performed at beat clubs throughout the UK, and at the very heart of these was The Cave...
Hometown Glory Candlelit Concert - A Tribute to Adele
Sunday 5 October 2025
The most intimate of evenings - a candlelit recital ofAdele's delightful songbook, performed absolutely live. An acclaimed pianist delicately accompanies thedevastatingly-talented Natalie Black as Adele. A gorgeous must-see, not only for Ad...
GO on Tour Show
Monday 6 October 2025
Go On Tour - Golden Oldies are bringing their widely acclaimed variety programme back 'home' to the Empire. Join the highly talented, fun-loving, plucky pensioners for an afternoon performance of song, dance and comedy. It's colourful, it's...
The Swing Commanders
Thursday 9 October 2025
The Swing Commanders are a stunningly vibrant and versatile Manchester-based group that perform an exciting mix of 1940s Classics, Boogie-Woogie, Western Swing, '50s Jump Jazz and more! Every member of the Swing Commanders sings and plays ...
The Freddie & Queen Experience - Queen & Freddie Mercury Tribute
Friday 10 October 2025
One of the UK's premier, internationally and critically acclaimed Queen & Freddie Mercury tribute bands, delivering a passionate and energy packed show chock full of Queen's greatest hits! Ian Adams as Freddie Mercury replicates Freddie M...
The Greatest Star - Barbra Streisand Tribute Show
Sunday 12 October 2025
Starring Kearra Bethany, as seen on ITV's Starstruck, The Greatest Star takes you on a magical musical journey through time as you sit back and relax enjoy the sounds of this fabulous concert style production. Barbra Streisand is, by far, o...
Dirty Dusting
Monday 13 October 2025
An evening of pure theatrical Viagra starring Crissy Rock (Benidorm) and Leah Bell (Stage Award Winner) plus Vanessa Karon and Paul Dunn. Gladys, Olive and Elsie are three "vintage style" cleaning ladies who, threatened with redundan...
Barry Steele's The Roy Orbison Story
Friday 17 October 2025
Barry Steele is widely recognised as one of the world's leading vocalists playing homage to legend Roy Orbison. He has stunned audiences across the globe with his uncanny similarity and ability to authentically revive the exquisite toe-tapp...
Celine - My Heart Will Go On
Saturday 18 October 2025
Experience the ultimate Celine Dion tribute concert with Carlton Entertainments' My Heart Will Go On, a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time, the Queen of Power Ballads. Taking audiences o...
Carpenters Experience
Wednesday 22 October 2025
When we were young, we'd listen to the radio, waiting for our favourite songs. Now they're back again, like a long-lost friend, all the song we loved so well... The UK's leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor...
The Opera Boys - A Night at the Musicals
Thursday 23 October 2025
The Opera Boys return with a brand new show, featuring the biggest songs from the West End and Broadway. Immaculate 4-part harmony musical medleys are combined with stunning solo performances from shows that the boys themselves have perform...
The Jerseys - Tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
Friday 24 October 2025
Join The Jerseys as they celebrate the timeless music of the one-hundred million album selling Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Incredible falsettos, beautiful a capellas -  the authenticity of the sublime harmonies of the 60s and 70s ...
Club 80s Live
Saturday 25 October 2025
The Club 80's Live show will take you on a rollercoaster ride back through one of the greatest eras of music. Hits by Cyndi Lauper, Culture Club, Guns & Roses, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Erasure, Bon Jovi, Wham, Deacon Blue! and many, many ...
The Pirates of Buccaneer Bay
Sunday 26 October 2025
All aboard for a swashbuckling adventure like no other! From the award-winning team behind Sleeping Beauty and The Wizard of Oz comes a brand-new family spectacular - The Pirates of Buccaneer Bay! Packed with laughs, thrills, and jaw-droppi...
Briana Corrigan (The Beautiful South)
Tuesday 28 October 2025
 With a voice that "could melt icebergs at 50 paces" (VOX), Briana Corrigan was a member of The Beautiful South from 1988 to 1992 and is best known for delivering their most successful single - the chart-topping, Brit Award-winning 'A Li...
Heaven Can Wait - A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf
Saturday 1 November 2025
Carlton Entertainment brings you their brand-new production featuring Meat Loaf's greatest hits. Following a Sold Out tour of Spain in 2024, This showstopping concert launches across Europe in 2025. Featuring the incredible vocals of Lee Br...
1940's Variety Show
Monday 3 November 2025
This 1940s Variety Show returns by popular demand in a light-hearted, yet respectful look at wartime entertainment known as ENSA. The talented cast re-creates stars of the period in music, song, and battle-dress. Join us for a Cockney sing-...
Psychic Medium Craig Morris
Thursday 6 November 2025
For well over a decade now, Craig has worked tirelessly for the spirit world. He has travelled up and down the country as well as overseas including Spain, Gibraltar, Switzerland & Sweden to demonstrate his ability and to teach others the g...
The Dazzling Diamonds - Comedy Drag Show
Saturday 10 January 2026
Get ready to be dazzled by The Dazzling Diamonds!The Dazzling Diamonds make a triumphant return with a brand new comedy variety drag show. From jaw dropping dance numbers to hilarious lip-sync performances and not forgetting the sensational...
The Class of 55
Friday 16 January 2026
Get ready to rock and roll as the Class of '55 reunites for an unforgettable night celebrating the legendary sounds of Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis! This spectacular production promises to transport you back in time with al...
Amy's Wine-house & The Empty Cellars
Saturday 17 January 2026
Experience the captivating essence of the extraordinary and unforgettable tribute act, AMY'S WINE-HOUSE AND THE EMPTY CELLARS. Performing Amy's greatest hits and lesser known gems from multi-platinum selling albums Frank, Back to Black and ...
Happy Birthday Elvis
Sunday 18 January 2026
Happy Birthday Elvis takes you through the career of the King of Rock n Roll, Elvis Presley from the hits of the 50s and 60s to the concert shows of the 70s. Featuring Paul Molloy and the Memphis band ...
The Legends Of American Country Show
Thursday 29 January 2026
Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV, Europe's No.1 multi-award winning tribute show returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country Music classics. The show features four fantastic singers who are ...
The Stadium Rock Experience
Friday 30 January 2026
The Stadium Rock Experience delivers all the excitement of arena rock with classic anthems from the biggest acts! Described as an audio and visual sensation, the Trigger band are thrilled to return to The Empire Theatre with our esteemed St...
The Poppy Holiday Show
Monday 2 February 2026
Brought to You by Poppy & Friends get ready for a feel-good, toe-tapping afternoon as Poppy & Friends deliver timeless, unforgettable songs direct to your seat! From classic hits like "Shout," "Don't Call Me Baby," "Runaround Sue," "Tell Me...
Ray Quinn - King of Swing
Wednesday 11 February 2026
This concert spectacular celebrates the fabulous music and tells the incredible story of the world-famous Rat Pack. Led by a bona fide star of swing music, 'Ray Quinn'. Ray's debut album, 'My Way', features songs from this golden era of mus...
Colin Manford - Off the Record
Thursday 12 February 2026
Music has shaped our lives - but have we ever stopped to investigate the madness behind it? In Off The Record, comedian Colin Manford dives headfirst into the world of music, unearthing the weirdest lyrics, the hidden stories, and the wonde...
Oasiz - A Tribute to Oasis
Friday 13 February 2026
When a short clip of Oasiz front man Steve, performing as Liam, went viral on social media with over half a million views, many fans were convinced the clip was actually of Liam Gallagher himself which led to the story being covered in the ...
LET THE MUSIC PLAY - Celebrating the music of BARRY WHITE
Saturday 14 February 2026
Direct from the USA, it's the critically acclaimed Barry White Revue, starring the big man with the big voice - William Hicks. Get ready to experience the magic of Barry White's timeless hits, including:You're the First, the Last, My Everyt...
Nearly Elton - The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John
Friday 20 February 2026
Experience the ultimate Elton John tribute concert - Nearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time. Starring Lee Brady as Elton and featuring an outstanding full live band, this phen...
A Foreigner's Journey - The Music of Foreigner and Journey
Saturday 21 February 2026
Legendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of the AOR (Adult Orientated Rock) and Classic Rock genres, attracting huge audiences as live acts since forming in the 1970's. Sadly for those in the UK, their shows over here have been few ...
Something About George
Thursday 26 February 2026
Something About George - The George Harrison Story, the musical biopic tribute about the so-called "quiet" Beatle is back following a hugely successful 2024 UK and Ireland tour. "All Things Must Pass", they say. Well, George Harrison's name...
BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA - The Ultimate Live Pnk Experience
Friday 27 February 2026
International award-winning P!nk impersonator, Stacy Green, is joined live on stage,with the phenomenal Vertigo Band, torecreate the excitement and majesty that makes P!nk the modern legend andinspiration she has come to be known as. Experi...
The Adult Panto - Snow White and the Magnificent Seven
Saturday 28 February 2026
Taking the UK by storm since 2004, the Market Theatre's Adult Panto Company are back on tour and out to corrupt another classic fairy tale beyond recognition with their unique style of Adult Panto. Can this fearless company of just three ac...
The Adult Panto: Snow White and the Magnificent Seven
Saturday 28 February 2026
Taking the UK by storm since 2004, the Market Theatre's Adult Panto Company are back on tour and out to corrupt another classic fairy tale beyond recognition with their unique style of Adult Panto. Can this fearless company of just three ac...
The Everly Brothers & Friends
Sunday 8 March 2026
The Temple Brothers (officially voted as the UKs No1 Everly Brothers tribute by the National Tribute Music Awards 2017), faithfully recreate the music and harmonies of one of the greatest and best-loved duo's of all time - The Everly Brothe...
Strange, but True Crime with Jennifer Rees
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Join us for a stranger than fiction night of true crime with ex-forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees who explores the world's most shocking and unbelievable cases. Jennifer's previous theatre tour, The Psychology of Serial Killers, was a huge h...
Too Much Too Young - The Music of 2 Tone And Beyond
Thursday 12 March 2026
Pack your bags and get ready to board the Night boat to Cairo as we celebrate the iconic story of 2-Tone and beyond! 'Too Much Too Young' is the non stop Ska party that tells the story of one of the most influential musical movements in Br...
Roxette UK
Friday 13 March 2026
Roxette UK is the ultimate tribute band dedicated to recreating the electrifying pop hits of the legendary Swedish duo, Roxette. With infectious energy, captivating stage presence, and a faithful dedication to the original sound, Roxette UK...
Jimi - The Legend Lives On
Saturday 14 March 2026
The Jimi Hendrix Live RockumentaryThis is the show ALL Hendrix fans have been waiting for... Starring John Campbell - widely regarded as the world's best Jimi Hendrix tribute artist - and featuring his all-star band, this live rockumentary ...
The West End Tenors
Sunday 15 March 2026
Leading men from London's West End combine in a powerhouseof vocal talent. After selling out arenas across Europe, The West EndTenors embark on their first UK Tour, bringing their smash hit show directlyto you! The cast of The West End Teno...
The Dublin Legends (The Dubliners)
Monday 16 March 2026
Following the sudden death of founding member Barney McKenna in 2012 and John Sheahan's' decision to retire it was agreed that The Dubliners, as a touring band, would end and The Dublin Legends were born. The Dublin Legends - Sean Cannon, P...
Rave On - The Ultimate 1950s & 60s Experience
Saturday 21 March 2026
Charting the meteoric rise of Rock and Roll, Rave On is a thrilling tour through music's most revolutionary decades, transporting you back to the fabulous 50's and swinging 60's in stunningly authentic style. Prepare to be enthralled with ...
Ultimate Pop Gods - 80s v 90s
Sunday 22 March 2026
Ultimate Pop Gods - 80s V 90s is the biggest tribute to the Pop Gods of the 80s & 90s. With a live band and over 40 amazing costume changes, this mega fun-time, feel-great tribute is a show of two spectacular halves... the like of which has...
Tiny Tim's Stand Up Adventure
Wednesday 25 March 2026
8 years ago Tiny Tim decided to go on his own adventure, navigating through adult life and posting about his calls on social media. With over 250 million views on YouTube and over 10 million followers on all social media platforms, I'm sure...
Just Tina
Thursday 26 March 2026
Come and shake a tail feather with the UK's supreme Tina - Justine - and her talented cast from the hit show Totally TINA! This breathtaking recreation of a live Tina Turner concert celebrates the golden anniversary of the Queen of Rock 'n'...
Oh What A Night! - Celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Friday 27 March 2026
Go back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - now immortalised in the multi-award winning show Jersey Boys, which has been packing theatres worldwide since its debut in 2005. Valli'...
Bon Jovi Forever
Saturday 28 March 2026
A high energy electric packed Bon Jovi tribute show guaranteed to raise your hands with a performance that will recreate a stadium style show to any sized venue with all the greatest hits, album tracks... and so much more. Every performan...
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