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What's On at the Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn

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What's On at the Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn

The Greatest Star - Barbra Streisand Tribute Show

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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 ...

Heaven Can Wait - A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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...

The Legends Of American Country Show

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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...

From Gold to Rio - The Ultimate Tribute to Spandau Ballet & Duran Duran

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 31 January 2026
Two of the UK's most iconic bands brought to life in one power-packed show! From Gold to Rio will take you on a nostalgic journey back to the New Romantic era, which dominated the charts for over a decade. For the very first time, the hits ...

Oasiz - A Tribute to Oasis

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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...

BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA - The Ultimate Live Pnk Experience

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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...

Strange, but True Crime with Jennifer Rees

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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...

Rave On - The Ultimate 1950s & 60s Experience

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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 ...

Bon Jovi Forever

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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...

Songbird: A Celebration of Eva Cassidy

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 9 April 2026
Songbird: A Celebration of Eva Cassidy honours and pays tribute to one of America's most renowned singers, who found posthumous fame with her heartfelt and spellbinding interpretations of classic songs, including 'Over The Rainbow', 'Fields...

Beautiful Crazy - The Ultimate Luke Combs Tribute Show

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 16 April 2026
An unforgettable night of country music with the Ultimate Luke Combs Tribute Show! This high-energy performance celebrates one of modern country's biggest stars, bringing his chart-topping hits to life with precision and passion. Fans of Lu...

Hurricane : The Ultimate Luke Combs Tribute

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 16 April 2026
"An unforgettable night, with the voice of modern country music" Get ready for an unforgettable night of country music with the Ultimate Luke Combs Tribute Show! This high-energy performance celebrates one of modern country's biggest stars,...

ALL NIGHT LONG - The Greatest Hits of Lionel Richie

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 17 April 2026
"You won't believe your eyes, or ears!" The closest thing to a young, prime Lionel Richie at the very height of his powers. Jack Brindle and his amazing live band bring this astounding portrayal of The Commodores' 'ballad king' to the stage...

VIVA LA VIDA - The Greatest Hits Of Coldplay

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 18 April 2026
"Absolute Paradise for Coldplay Fans" The closest thing you will see to Coldplay anywhere on the planet! VIVA LA VIDA - The Greatest Hits of Coldplay is a truly authentic tribute celebration of the British hitmakers' iconic 25-year career. ...

Beatles Complete - Tribute to The Beatles

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 1 May 2026
Direct from the world famous Cavern Club, Liverpool, Beatles Complete present a night of Beatlemania packed with massive hits from the most influential band of all time. This Liverpool based 'beat combo' are the youngest ever Beatles band...

Calling Planet Earth

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 3 July 2026
Symphonically new on stage, the music of Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Human League, Ultravox, Tears For Fears, Depeche Mode, OMD, Japan, ABC, Soft Cell and more... "The Show that Defines a Decade" ...

Cancelled: Love Really Hurts Without You

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 4 July 2026
The hit show that celebrates the music of the legend that is - Billy Ocean. One of our best loved British artists spanning a career over four decades. Selling over 30 million recordsworldwide including countless Gold and platinum number 1's...

Love Really Hurts Without You

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 4 July 2026
The hit show that celebrates the music of the legend that is - Billy Ocean. One of our best loved British artists spanning a career over four decades. Selling over 30 million recordsworldwide including countless Gold and platinum number 1's...

The Rod Stewart Songbook

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 25 September 2026
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 Cad...

Total REX

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 3 October 2026
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 70s music fans alike. The show features all of T. Rex's biggest hits from the 1970s, along with fan-favourite album...

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

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 9 October 2026
DS:UK - The ON anoTHEr NIGHT TOUR - 20261991 brought us the final Dire Straits album - On Every Street - and wascommemorated by an enormous 2 year world tour that was one of theirmost successful to date. In On Every Street, Mark created som...
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