11 August 2023
The Ultimate Meat Loaf Anniversary Show
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
On what will be Meat Loaf’s 1st year anniversary of his sad passing, Carl John & The TCM band celebrate the life & music of Meat Loaf. The show takes you through Meat Loaf’s career from Bat Out Of Hell to Meat’s final album Braver Than We Are.
£19.50.
7:30 pm.
blackburnempire.com
18 August 2023
Elvis Remembered
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
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.
£18.50.
7:30 pm.
blackburnempire.com
20 August 2023
The Curse of the Haunted Pirate Ship
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
Tom Rolfe Productions return with a swashbuckling summer pantomime for all the family! Join Buckle the cabin boy and all the gang as they embark on an adventure amidst the high seas. 1pm & 5pm.
All day.
blackburnempire.com
21 August 2023
Rockin’ With Laughter
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
This Fabulous 50’s/60’s variety show is a new production for 2023 presented by the cast of “We’ll Meet Again” and “The Good Old Days of Music Hall”.
£11.50.
2:00 pm.
blackburnempire.com
8 September 2023
The Story of Ireland
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
The scene is set for a journey through the story of the Emerald Isle. Through narration, poetry and song we are taken through Irish history from the Celtic times, through various famous historical moments, famous characters who helped shape the culture of the country, right up to the music we know and love over the last number of years when we hear stories of the Titanic build, the 1916 Rising, the forming of the Dubliners, and finding peace in Northern Ireland. Adult £13.50, child £11.50.
7:30 pm.
blackburnempire.com
23 September 2023
The Sixteen’s Choral Pilgrimage: A Watchful Gaze
Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close,
Blackburn
Our 2023 Choral Pilgrimage celebrates the legacy of one of choral music's most treasured composers, William Byrd. £10 - £25.
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
thesixteen.com
29 September 2023
The Jerseys Live
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
Join The Jerseys and celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
£20.50.
7:30 pm.
blackburnempire.com
5 October 2023
The Bohemians
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
Internationally renowned Queen Tribute band The Bohemians take you on a high energy roller coaster ride of a concert, featuring the back catalogue of one of the world’s most popular and iconic rock acts of all time.
£23.50.
7:30 pm.
blackburnempire.com
14 October 2023
Endless Love The Show – A Tribute to Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
Get ready for the ultimate feel-good show celebrating the music of legendary hitmakers Lionel Richie and Diana Ross.
£27.50.
7:30 pm.
blackburnempire.com
4 November 2023
The Opera Boys – A Night at the Musicals
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
From timeless classics like Les Miserables, Phantom of The Opera and West Side Story, to modern smash hits such as Jersey Boys, We Will Rock You and The Greatest Showman, this is the perfect show for musical theatre lovers both young and old.
£21.50.
7:30 pm.
blackburnempire.com
4 November 2023
English Polyphonic Music
Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close,
Blackburn
A feast of polyphonic choral music by composers enjoying major anniversaries in 2023, Byrd, Weelkes and Cornysh. £15 and £10.
7:30 pm to 9:40 pm.
blackburnchamberchoir.org
8 November 2023
Steve Backshall – Ocean
King George’s Hall, Northgate,
Blackburn
Steve Backshall’s Ocean is a love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet – and a great way to learn more about what we need to do to save our seas. £21 - £28.
7:00 pm.
bwdvenues.com
10 November 2023
Celebrating George Michael
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
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 studio in London.
£26.50.
7:30 pm.
blackburnempire.com
25 November 2023 to 31 December 2023
Beauty and the Beast – 2023 Pantomime
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
Join us for a BEAST of a tale that’s as old as time as Tom Rolfe Productions present a real BEAUTY of a pantomime with stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and hilarious comedy! Various times & prices.
25 November 2023 to 31 December 2023.
blackburnempire.com
25 November 2023
The Diana Ross Story – In The Name of Love
King George’s Hall, Northgate,
Blackburn
The World’s Premier show in celebration of Diana Ross and The Supremes. Theatre audiences prepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visiting one of the greatest musical stories ever told.
£27.50.
7:30 pm.
bwdvenues.com
27 November 2023
A Christmas Carol
Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close,
Blackburn
Chapterhouse Theatre Company is proud to bring you Charles Dickens' timeless tale of hope and redemption this Christmas. A Christmas Carol follows the miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge as he embarks upon a journey through his past, present, and future,… £9 - £24.
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
blackburncathedral.com
2 December 2023 to 23 December 2023
Christmas at the Farm
Mrs Dowsons Farm Park, Hawkshaw Farm, Longsight Rd,,
Blackburn.
Christmas at the farm is an immersive adventure based on the original magical Father Christmas. Discover Father Christmas' secret farm Headquarters, hidden from plain sight, filled with activities and experiences, with spectacular sets and theatre performances. Child £22.95, Adults £12.79.
2 December 2023 to 23 December 2023.
mrsdowsons.co.uk
7 December 2023 to 31 December 2023
Aladdin
King George’s Hall, Northgate,
Blackburn
Meet Aladdin, his brother Wishee Washee & his mother Widow Twankey as they battle against the evil Abanazar to stop his evil plan to become Master Of The World! Various times. £15- £21.
7 December 2023 to 31 December 2023.
bwdvenues.com
8 December 2023 to 10 December 2023
Santa Rocks – A magical family Santamime
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
Santa Rocks….. Oh yes he does in our magical family Santamime! Free gift for every child ticket purchased! 10am & 6.30pm.
£12.
8 December 2023 to 10 December 2023.
blackburnempire.com
18 January
TOP SECRET – The Magic of Science
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
Experience non-stop action-packed interactive magical science experiments that will capture the imagination, a fast-moving and colorful magical science show, packed with mystery, suspense and heaps of mess! Adult £13.50, child £11.50, family £31.50.
2:30 pm.
https://blackburnempire.com/
20 January to 21 January
Charity Model Railway Exhibition
Mill Hill Community Centre, New Chapel Street,
Blackburn
Organised by East Lancashire Model Railway Charitable Organisation. Adult £5, child £3, family £12.
20 January to 21 January.
railwaymodels.uk
20 January
The Swing Commanders
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
The Swing Commanders are a stunningly vibrant and versatile group that perform an exciting mix of 1940s Classics, Boogie-Woogie, Western Swing, 50’s Jump Jazz and more! £11.50 - £13.50.
7:30 pm.
blackburnempire.com
27 January to 13 April
Art Open 2024 Exhibition
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Museum Street,
Blackburn
We are pleased to announce we will be kicking off our 2024 exhibition programme with our second ever Art Open. This is an open call to all artists, amateur and professional, to get ready to submit their work for what promises to be an exciting and diverse show.
27 January to 13 April.
http://blackburnmuseum.org.uk/
27 January
Pinked Floyd
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
The Northwest's premier Pink Floyd tribute band offer an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd.
£19.50.
7:30 pm.
blackburnempire.com
27 January
Blackburn Soul Night
King George’s Hall, Northgate,
Blackburn
Annual return for the ever popular Soul Night. Featuring two rooms of music: Northern in the concert hall and classic and modern in the windsor suite.
£13.
8:30 pm.
bwdvenues.com
3 February
American Wrestling
King George’s Hall, Northgate,
Blackburn
Awesome Family Spectacular!! Featuring: 10 fall KO challenge, Explosive Rumble and tag team thriller. £12 - £15.
7:30 pm.
bwdvenues.com
9 February
The King Returns: An Exclusive Audience with Alan Shearer
King George’s Hall, Northgate,
Blackburn
Join us for an electrifying event as we bring the legendary Alan Shearer to the stage, in conversation with Sky Sports host Pete Graves. From £38.
8:00 pm.
bwdvenues.com
21 February to 24 February
The Yeomen of the Guard
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
Blackburn G&S proudly present a fully staged version of this operatic classic with an orchestra under the baton of a renowned and respected interpreter of the music of G&S. 7.30pm. Sat mat 3pm.
£14.
21 February to 24 February.
blackburnempire.com
25 February
Humpty Dumpty – Half Term Panto
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
Once upon a time in Storybrooke all was going well until the evil Queen of Hearts caused misery and corrupted all the nursery rhymes in the land. Various prices.
1:00 pm.
blackburnempire.com
2 March
Something About George
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
Starring West End actor and musician Daniel Taylor, Something About George – The George Harrison Story tells the truly remarkable tale of one of music’s most understated icons.
£25.50.
7:30 pm.
https://blackburnempire.com/
6 March to 14 April
Threads through Creation – Exhibition
Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close,
Blackburn
You are invited to come and see the amazing panels of textiles by Jacqui Parkson. 'Threads through Creation' panels of spectacular stitching tell the christian story of 'Creation in the Bible. The eight million stitches express God's Love! Free.
6 March to 14 April.
https://blackburncathedral.com/
6 March to 9 March
Railway Children – Blackburn Drama Club
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
The children’s classic by E. Nesbit centres on the lives of three children whose comfortable, middle-class existence ends when their father is arrested for a crime he didn’t commit.
£12.50.
6 March to 9 March.
blackburnempire.com
17 March
EXPRESS ‘24
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
EXPRESS ‘24, is a two act celebration of inclusive dance presented by award winning charity DanceSyndrome.
£11.50.
3:00 pm.
https://blackburnempire.com/
22 March to 28 March
Last Choir Singing: 2024 Heats
King George’s Hall, Northgate,
Blackburn
Come and watch as Lancashire Children sing their hearts out in the regional heats to try and win a place in the grand final. Adult £19, children £9.
22 March to 28 March.
https://bwdvenues.com/
29 March
Top Secret -The Magic of Science
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
Top Secret is fun and entertaining for the whole family to enjoy along with inspiring and educating every young budding magician and scientist. Adult £13.50, child £11.50, family £31.50.
2:30 pm.
https://blackburnempire.com
30 March
Nearly Elton – The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
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 an outstanding full live band.
£25.50.
7:30 pm.
https://blackburnempire.com/
8 April
Over the Rainbow
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
It truly is a charming show celebrating the wonderful music and careers of Judy Garland and her daughter Liza Minnelli, including all of Judy and Liza’s most memorable songs.
£18.
2:30 pm.
https://blackburnempire.com/
11 April
Fireman Sam The Great Camping Adventure
King George’s Hall, Northgate,
Blackburn
Brand New for 2024. Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. 12.30pm & 3.30pm. £17.50 - £19.
All day.
https://bwdvenues.com/
25 April
The Peter Kay Experience
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
Carlton entertainment presents an evening of comedy with 2 of the UKs most in demand comedians… Simon Marks as Peter Kay and the outstanding comedy vocalist Marc Bolton.
£25.50.
7:30 pm.
https://blackburnempire.com/
6 May to 11 May
Sunshine on Leith
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
Blackburn Musical Theatre Company returns following the rip-roaring, whip-cracking success of 2023 show Calamity Jane, with the jubilant and heart-felt musical Sunshine On Leith - a story about the power of home, family and love, featuring the songs of The Proclaimers. £145.50 - £16.50.
6 May to 11 May.
https://blackburnempire.com/
15 May
Frank Skinner 30 Years Of Dirt
King George’s Hall, Northgate,
Blackburn
Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe and 7-nights at the Lyric Theatre in London’s West End, comic legend Frank Skinner is back with his critically acclaimed new show ‘30 Years of Dirt’.
£29.50.
7:30 pm.
https://bwdvenues.com/
16 May
Celine – My Heart Will Go On
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
The concert is a stunning celebration of the music and one of the greatest singers of our time. Starring Alexandra Darby and an outstanding live band.
£25.50.
7:30 pm.
https://blackburnempire.com/
30 May
The Simon and Garfunkel Story
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation.
£25.50.
7:30 pm.
https://blackburnempire.com/
8 June
Blackburn Music Society Opera Gala
St Silas’ Church, Preston New Road,
Blackburn
An evening of your favourite Opera choruses with Blackburn Music Society and international soloists. £12, under 18's free.
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
https://www.visitlancashire.com/
14 June
The Country Music Experience
King George’s Hall, Northgate,
Blackburn
The Country Collective brings you an incredible country experience like no other, throw on those cowboy hats, two step into your boots and head on down to our ranch, where you can dance the night away to some of the biggest country anthems from the decades! £27.50 - £31.
8:00 pm.
https://bwdvenues.com/
26 June
Megan McCubbin – Stopping Extinction
King George’s Hall, Northgate,
Blackburn
Around the world there are scientists, rangers and indigenous communities fighting to protect wildlife and their habitats. In this show, we will hear to stories from the front line of conservation and find out what it takes to pull a species back from the brink, from parrot sperm helmets to embryo freezing and everything in between!
£16.50.
7:30 pm.
https://bwdvenues.com/
30 June
The Four Wonders of Soul
King George’s Hall, Northgate,
Blackburn
This show boasts of having the UKs finest Northern Soul vocalists appearing all together on one stage playing live with Soul Brothers Syndicate! Featuring proms stars Darrell Smith & Frida Touray as seen on the Northern Soul BBC Proms!
£34.
7:30 pm.
https://bwdvenues.com/
12 July to 14 July
Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book
King George’s Hall, Northgate,
Blackburn
Based on the original book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book - written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs. Various times. £11 - £16.
12 July to 14 July.
https://bwdvenues.com/
20 July
The Country Music Experience
King George’s Hall, Northgate,
Blackburn
The Country Collective brings you an incredible country experience like no other, throw on those cowboy hats, two step into your boots and head on down to the ranch, where you can dance the night away to some of the biggest country anthems from the decades! £27.50 - £31.
8:00 pm.
https://bwdvenues.com/
3 August
Squeeze
King George’s Hall, Northgate,
Blackburn
A special one off show celebrating 50 years of Squeeze. With a half-century distinguished by some of the smartest and sweetest guitar-pop made during the rock & roll era, Squeeze will be performing an impressive list of hits and rare gems from their extensive back catalogue. Various prices.
6:30 pm.
https://bwdvenues.com/