WHAT'S ON AT THE BLACKBURN EMPIRE THEATRE, BLACKBURN
What's On at the Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
What's On at the Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
The Totally Improvised Musical
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Every night is opening night as the team of top improvisers, create a completely unscripted comedy musical from your suggestions. A brand-new show from the award-winning team behind ComedySportz (Best Alternative Act - North West Comedy Awa...Past to the Future - Chorley SSP
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 20 March 2025
Chorley SSP Presents: This Year's Primary Dance Competition Chorley SSP presents this year's Primary Dance Competition, where local schools compete to be crowned this year's Chorley Dance Champions and for a place to compete in this year'...Legends of Motown
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 21 March 2025
Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown's biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band, celebrating the music of the iconic and timeless Motown era. Undoubtedly the golden era of music, the ...Empire Comedy Club
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 22 March 2025
Get ready for a night of top-tier comedy at the Empire Comedy Club, where the laughs are non-stop, and the ticket price is just £7.50-a bargain for a triple-headline show featuring some of the UK's most exciting comedy talent! Hosted by th...Masters of Deception
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Sunday 23 March 2025
"Masters of Deception" brings you the very best in magic and illusion, featuring none other than Richard Jones, "The Military Mind-Reader." As the only magician to have ever won Britain's Got Talent, Richard combines his 12 years of British...Rossendale SSP - Secondary Schools Dance Competition
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Tuesday 25 March 2025
Rossendale Secondary Schools combine once more to present an evening showcasing local dancing talent. With EXPO 2025 upon us and the potential of the world's next biggest invention being just around the corner, we reflect on all the greats ...Evening with Paul Merson with host Perry Groves
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 27 March 2025
Join us for An Evening with Paul Merson, as the football star discusses his illustrious career with Arsenal, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, Portsmouth and England. He'll talk about games, dressing room/training ground stories, managers, fall...Women in Rock
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 28 March 2025
Dance and sing along to this spectacular show celebrating 5 decades of the world's greatest female rock legends. From Quatro to Joplin, Cher to Turner, Pink to Blondie, Heart to Benatar, the set list is endless with one classic after anothe...Moments of Pleasure - The Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 29 March 2025
Tribute band Moments Of Pleasure are considered by many to be the next best thing to listening to Kate Bush herself! This 5 piece band features the stunning vocals of Lisa-Marie Walters, as seen on BBC, ITV and heard on BBC 5 and various B...Ultimate 70s Show
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 4 April 2025
The Ultimate 70s Show is a totally live tribute to the rock and pop idols of the 1970s, featuring the music of Slade, T. Rex, The Sweet, David Bowie, Suzi Quatro, Alice Cooper, Mott the Hoople and Queen to name but a few. It was the decad...The Very Best of Tommy Cooper
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Sunday 6 April 2025
With the blessing of the Tommy Cooper Estate, this hilarious one-man show written and performed by Danny Taylor focuses on the much missed West Country comedian and magician's legendary act, recapturing his trademark mayhem and misfiring ma...Wonders of Our Universe
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Immerse yourself in an evening of exploration, each second meticulously crafted to produce a visually stunning and emotionally charged journey through the cosmos, delivered in a distinctive storytelling style, allowing imaginations to roam ...Whole Lotta Shakin' - The Shakin' Stevens Story
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 12 April 2025
Fully endorsed by members of Shaky's own family, the award-winning tribute to the UK's biggest selling singles artist of the 1980's - Whole Lotta Shakin' - The Shakin' Stevens Story is a nostalgic celebration, jam packed with feel-good Roc...Sleeping Beauty
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Sunday 13 April 2025
We are thrilled to welcome back the legendary Linda Lusardi and the sensational Lucy Kane to Blackburn Empire Theatre in the spellbinding Easter Pantomime, Sleeping Beauty! This magical production by Tom Rolfe Productions promises laughter,...Tiny Tim's Biggest Adventure
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Wednesday 16 April 2025
7 years ago Tiny Tim (Manchester comedian Tim Bradbury) decided to go on his own adventure navigating through adult life and posting about his calls on social media. With over 120 million views on YouTube and over 10 million followers on al...The Magic of Science
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Sunday 20 April 2025
Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats as we transform the Empire Theatre into a real life science laboratory. Experience the non-stop action packed interactive magical science exper...Steptoe & Son Live
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 24 April 2025
You wouldn't think it was possible for this 'rag and boning' duo to still be at it after all this time, but here they are! Albert is still a dirty old man and Harold is as pretentious as ever. Come and join Steptoe & Son for all the hilar...A Tribute to Sting & the Police - Starring the Rozzers
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 25 April 2025
The Rozzers have been entertaining audiences as the No. 1 tribute toSting and The Police for over a decade. Fronted by Sting look andsound-a-like Owen James, the band perform at festivals, on cruiseships and now they embark on a new UK thea...Pinked Floyd - Tribute to Pink Floyd
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 26 April 2025
North West based tribute band Pinked Floyd offer an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd. A stunning light and video show complement their exciting and amazingly accurate performance of music spann...Irish Annie's
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Starring Ricky Tomlinson as Scouse Jim and Catherine Rice as Irish Annie, Asa Murphy's new musical play celebrates the best of Irish culture, from the music to the comedy. Meet landlady Annie and her regular madcap customers for a fun nigh...Katie Hopkins: Batsht Bonkers Britain
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 15 May 2025
Click to join the waiting listAreyou ready to escape the madness here in Britain? Thenwhy not come join Katie Hopkins for her BRAND NEW tour for 2025 Batsh*tBonkers Britain and remember what it's like to have a proper bellylaugh. Katie'...Fleeting Rumours
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 16 May 2025
Fleeting Rumours are the North's premier Tribute band to Fleetwood Mac. Getting that special blend of vocals, guitars, keyboards, and drums to an exceptional level of authenticity. Every member of the six-piece band are seasoned musicians a...At the Copa - A Tribute to Barry Manilow
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 6 June 2025
Get ready for a spectacular tribute to the legendary Barry Manilow in At the Copa - a dazzling celebration of timeless hits, stunning choreography, and amazing effects! Relive the magic of classics like Mandy, Could It Be Magic, Can't Smile...The Magic of Manilow
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 6 June 2025
Get ready for a spectacular tribute to the legendary Barry Manilow in 'THE MAGIC OF MANILOW' - a dazzling celebration of timeless hits, stunning choreography, and amazing effects! Relive the magic of classics like Mandy, Could It Be Magic, ...Celebrating George Michael
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 7 June 2025
"Celebrating George Michael" is anew show featuring the acclaimed Steve Mitchell. This production focuses on a more mature and seasoned style that George brought us with performances such as the 1996 "MTV UNPLUGGED" from the Three Mills stu...Lollypops and Moptops
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Sunday 8 June 2025
Lollypops & Moptops is a must see show for all 50's & 60s music fans, a trip down nostalgia lane for those that can remember the 50's & 60's first time round and a fantastic day out for those who want to experience and missed out on the day...Mitch Garlington presents An Evening of Mediumship
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Wednesday 11 June 2025
A Demonstration of Mediumship Come along to a magical evening with spiritual medium Mitch Garlington bringing the two worlds together. Mitch has been working for the spirit world for over 13 years plus, Mitch's evenings always leave people ...Something About Lennon - The John Lennon Story
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 12 June 2025
Imagine a show that tells the story of one of popular music's most iconic figures in a totally unique way. A tale of controversy, genius, politics and protest, Something About Lennon charts John's story from the breakup of The Beatles to h...Strong Enough - Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 13 June 2025
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 miss!...Roy Chubby Brown
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 14 June 2025
Roy Chubby Brown's rude, crude and rip-roaring brand of comedy is world renowned. Performing his own unique style of stand-up since the 190s, Chubby's belly-busting banter has never held back from sharing his outlandish views on news, wome...Magic and Marvels
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Sunday 15 June 2025
Step right up and prepare to be amazed by the one-man extravaganza, "Magic & Marvels," presented by the extraordinary and multi-skilled performer, Michael Jordan! Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the realm of wonder and encha...Lee Mead
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 4 July 2025
Lee Mead, star of Television and award winning West End leading man, is back for 2025! Lee shot to fame in 2007 on the BBC reality TV show 'Any Dream Will Do'. Beating 10,000 other hopefuls in the live finals to be crowned as Joseph in Andr...That's So 90s
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 5 July 2025
Get ready to Spice Up Your Life with The One and Only 90's show that's taking the UK by storm this autumn: That's So 90s! From iconic Britpop anthems to the revolutionary sounds of 90s dance, from Girl Power to Cool Britannia, join us for a...Living the Life of Riley
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Starring Vicky Entwistle, Living the Life of Riley is a heart-warming, heart-breaking and hilarious tale of a family, trying to negotiate their way through teenage tantrums, autism, and Grandma. Joanne Riley always knew there was something...The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 17 July 2025
Direct from a week long run in London's West End at the Vaudeville Theatre, a sold out Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back!Using huge projection photos and original film footage, th...Sound & Vision - A David Bowie Tribute Show
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 18 July 2025
Fasten your seatbelts - the Starman is here!! 'Sound & Vision - A tribute to David Bowie' waslaunched on what would have been Bowie's 75th birthday in 2022. While his career spanned fivedecades, he maintained his relevance to both his lon...The American Four Tops
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 19 July 2025
It's the tribute show jam packed with sweet soul music and Motown magic that continues to leave audiences dancing and chanting for more following each outstanding performance. Featuring the voice of Mr William Hicks, high-stepping choreogra...DanceSyndrome presents EXPRESS '25
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Sunday 20 July 2025
Act 1 will bring together performances from DanceSyndrome's DS Youth performance collective and group pieces created in Everybody Dance community dance workshops across Lancashire. In Act 2, DanceSyndrome's DS Collective performance company...Elvis Remembered
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 16 August 2025
Elvis Remembered takes you through the career of the King of Rock n Roll, Elvis Presley from the hits of the 50s n 60s to the concert shows of the 70s. Paul Molloy and The Memphis band bringing you a full two hour live show. ...Ken Webster - Outrageous Comedy Hypnotist
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 21 August 2025
Ken Websteris considered to be one of the UK's greatest stage hypnotists. His live showsare often described as "outrageously funny" with the emphasis on outrageous!Ifyou have never been to a hypnosis show, you are in for a real treat as aud...Dolly Forever
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 22 August 2025
"Dolly Forever" isn't just a show, it is a celebration ofone of the worlds biggest stars. It captures that famous Dolly Parton humourand her greatest songs, plus a few cover versions. The live five-piece band arehandpicked to create that au...Showaddywaddy
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 23 August 2025
'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World' is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 4 decades! Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records ...BITTER SWEET
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Monday 25 August 2025
The Ultimate Tribute to Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia RodrigoFrom the creators of the smash-hit theatre & arena show Taylor Fever! Carpenters and Livvies, get ready! BITTER SWEET is the incredible tribute concert celebrating pop mega-stars Sab...An Audience with Mick Miller
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 28 August 2025
Mick Miller is a comedy legend who first came to fame on ITV's "New Faces". Having won his heat, the Liverpudlian started getting more theatre work and that led to the TV producer, Johnnie Hamp selecting him to become a regular on the hit ...Tony Christie
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Monday 1 September 2025
The legendary crooner continues to entertain audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful vocal that has captivated generation after generation and a set list that packs a punch. From trademark megahit Is...Everything Changes - Take That Tribute Show
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 5 September 2025
The only Take That tribute production in which "Gary, Mark, Howard and Robbie" headline a fully-live spectacular featuring an 11-piece, uber-talented band and dancers. Enjoy all of Take That's greatest hits - Pray, Shine, Greatest Day, The...SHE - The Show
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 6 September 2025
Get ready to embark on a journey through the golden era of pop rock with SHE, an electrifying music show that celebrates the iconic female singers who blazed a trail through the 70s and 80s. From the sultry swagger of Stevie Nicks to the in...The ELO Encounter - Blue Sky Tour
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Sunday 7 September 2025
Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra is here!In an all live show featuring soaring strings, striking vocal harmonies and playing all the much loved songs from ELO's hit-filled library in...Billy Fury Meets Elvis
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Monday 8 September 2025
The Ultimate Tribute to Billy Fury and Elvis Presley Join us for a special matinee performance celebrating two of music's greatest legends! Alan Wilcox delivers a fantastic tribute to Billy Fury, performing timeless hits such as A Thousand ...The Story Behind Motown
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 12 September 2025
Step into the world of Motown and experience the magic behind the music that defined an era. The Story Behind Motown, founded by the legendary Mr Berry Gordy Jr., takes you on an unforgettable journey back to Detroit City, famously known as...King Of Pop starring Navi
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 13 September 2025
King of Pop celebrates the life and work of Michael Jackson, through note-perfect recreations of his many huge hits, starring the world's leading MJ tribute artist Navi. Navi is regarded as the world's number one MJ tribute artist, and wa...How to get to the Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Most Popular Shows and Events at Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
