WHAT'S ON AT THE LIVERPOOL EMPIRE THEATRE, LIVERPOOL
What's On at the Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
The Liverpool Empire theatre is Britain’s largest two-tiered venue with a seating capacity of 2350. The Empire opened its doors in 1925. A Grade II listed building, it hosts a wide variety of entertainment from concerts, variety shows, musicals, plays, operas and comedy. It even boasts two theatre ghosts!
The Empire Liverpool has seen impressive productions and premier artists including Frank Sinatra, Royal Variety Performances, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Queen, Morecombe and Wise, Tina Turner and The Beatles who played the venue several times in their early careers.
The Liverpool Empire is looking forward to exciting shows and events such as & Juliet, Dear Evan Hansen, Disney’s Aladdin, Hamilton, and Bat Out Of Hell. See what's on at the Liverpool Empire below and book tickets online.
The Liverpool Empire theatre is Britain’s largest two-tiered venue with a seating capacity of 2350. The Empire opened its doors in 1925. A Grade II listed building, it hosts a wide variety of entertainment from concerts, variety shows, musicals, plays, operas and comedy. It even boasts two theatre ghosts!
The Empire Liverpool has seen impressive productions and premier artists including Frank Sinatra, Royal Variety Performances, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Queen, Morecombe and Wise, Tina Turner and The Beatles who played the venue several times in their early careers.
The Liverpool Empire is looking forward to exciting shows and events such as & Juliet, Dear Evan Hansen, Disney’s Aladdin, Hamilton, and Bat Out Of Hell. See what's on at the Liverpool Empire below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Matilda The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tue 2 Dec 2025 - Sun 4 Jan 2026
Only Fools and Horses The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Mon 9 - Sat 21 Jun 2025
NOW That's What I Call A Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tue 4 - Sat 8 Mar 2025
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tue 25 Feb - Sat 1 Mar 2025
Fawlty Towers - The Play
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tue 11 - Sat 15 Nov 2025
What's On at the Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 22 February 2025
Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love. ...Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 25 February - Saturday 1 March 2025
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake returns for its 30th anniversary with a 2024/25 UK tour. This audacious reinvention of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece caused a sensation when it premiered almost 30 years ago and has since become the most successful da...Musical Theatre Masterclass
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 28 February 2025
A workshop developed specifically for young people aged between 8 and 12 to hone performance skills, exploring dance, vocal and character techniques. This fun and confidence building masterclass is delivered by professional musical theat...NOW That's What I Call A Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 March 2025
Celebrating 40 years of iconic and chart-topping compilation albums, this brand-new musical comedy has an unbeatable 80s soundtrack and show-stopping direction and choreography by Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood. This is an even...Liverpool Empire Venue Tour
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 6 March 2025
Discover the origins of the venue, from the moment the Liverpool Empire opened its doors all the way to current day. See all the original features, tread the boards, and discover the stories from both staff and visiting productions. Tours w...Blood Brothers
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 11 - Saturday 22 March 2025
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. The superb score includes ...Storytime
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 21 March 2025
This is an opportunity for families with young ones to explore a different story each month, with songs, games, movement, and puppetry to bring the narratives to life. These sessions will encourage imagination, confidence, and family-connec...Smile Together
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 23 March 2025
Smile Productions presents this wonderful performance opportunity for dance schools, at the beautiful and prestigious Liverpool Empire Theatre! ...Boys from the Blackstuff
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 25 - Saturday 29 March 2025
Bill Kenwright Ltd presents Liverpool's Royal Court and National Theatre production of Alan Bleasdale's "Boys From The Blackstuff" by James Graham. Gizza job. Go on, gizzit. 80s Liverpool. Chrissie, Loggo, George, Dixie and Yosser are used ...War Horse
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 8 - Saturday 19 April 2025
The Global Phenomenon Returns. The National Theatre's acclaimed production returns in an all-new UK tour. War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical experience which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon ...Calamity Jane
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 April 2025
Gosh almighty! Grab a posse because the whip crackin' musical comedy classic Calamity Jane is a rollin' on over the plains to a theatre near you. Based on the much-loved Doris Day movie, this plumb fancy new production stars the multi-award...Gary Barlow
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 28 - Tuesday 29 April 2025
One of Britain's most successful songwriters and record producers, as part of the Manchester group Take That, Frodsham's Gary Barlow has won eight BRIT Awards and sold over 45 million records. Aside from his achievements with Take That, he ...Nikita Kuzmin - Midnight Dancer
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Wednesday 30 April 2025
Ukrainian-Italian dance star Nikita Kuzmin brings his brand-new show to the stage. Rising star of Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother Nikita Kuzmin brings his brand-new show, Midnight Dancer to the stage on his first ever solo U...Menopause The Musical 2
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 1 May 2025
The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit show Menopause the Musical®, Cruising Through Menopause! Starring Mary Byrne (X Factor), Jessica Martin (Copycats), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Susie Fenwick (West End Star), we present Menopause ...Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 2 May 2025
Direct from the West End, the show brings to life the music of Ireland's favourite sons 'The Dubliners'. Telling the story of a career spanning 50 years and evoking the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, Jim McCann, Ciaran B...
Hamilton
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 6 May - Saturday 7 June 2025
Lin-Manuel Miranda's multi award-winning cultural phenomenon Hamilton is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary...Only Fools and Horses The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 9 - Saturday 21 June 2025
Stick a pony in your pocket - The Trotters are back and coming to a town near you! The smash hit show Only Fools and Horses The Musical - direct from a record-breaking four-year sold-out run-in London's West End - featuring Del Boy, Rodney,...The Dinosaur That Pooped
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 22 June 2025
When Danny and Dino's favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or ...Billy Ocean
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 23 June 2025
Billy Ocean is the biggest selling black recording star Britain has ever produced and has sold over 30 million records in his lifetime to date. Having achieved extraordinary success as both an artist and a songwriter, Billy has collected mu...Taylormania - Taylor Swift Tribute Show
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 24 June 2025
An award winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis is a self-confessed 'Swiftie' with an incredible live band and dancers, and promises to deliver the most authentic...Killer Couples featuring Emma Kenny
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Killer Couples is not just another true crime show; it's a riveting exploration of romance gone horrifically awry. Emma unravels the complex psychology of couples who commit the unthinkable, transforming their intimate bond into a pact of d...Anton & Giovanni - Together Again
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 26 June 2025
The nation's favourite double act, Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice, are Together Again in 2025 with a BRAND NEW SHOW. Anton & Giovanni - Together Again is going to be the smash-hit tour of the summer... More fun, more dance, more song...The Chicago Blues Brothers
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 27 June 2025
The world's biggest and best loved Blues Brothers party show is on a mission once again. As seen at the Adelphi Theatre and the Savoy Theatre in London's West End, The Chicago Blues Brothers have put the band back together to bring you t...Tim Minchin
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 28 June 2025
Get ready for an evening packed with unforgettable songs and stories, as the Northampton-born, Australia-raised award-winning actor, comedian, author and music virtuoso looks back on how a Perth cabaret pianist ended up building one of the...The UK Amateur Premiere of Les Misérables
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 3 - Saturday 5 July 2025
Boublil & Schonberg's legendary musical, Les Miserables, returns to the Liverpool Empire Theatre as part of the nationwide Let The People Sing project celebrating 40 years of the iconic show. Winner of over 100 international awards and seen...Music of the Movies - Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, The Hobbit, Avatar and Beyond
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 6 July 2025
Experience epic and inspirational music from Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Game of Thrones and beyond as the worlds of TV, film and fantasy are brought to life by a full symphony orchestra and stunning choir, in this unmissable concert fea...Kinky Boots
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 8 - Saturday 12 July 2025
This joy-filled sensation, based on a true story and hit movie, features Tony® and Grammy® winning music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, a hilarious and life-affirming book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and is directed by Nik...Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 13 July 2025
Few shows have reached the dizzy heights of Fastlove, touring worldwide, selling over 500,000 tickets. Join us for one very special night as we celebrate the late great George Michael. Make new memories whilst reliving old classics - this o...Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 15 - Sunday 20 July 2025
The smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns!The multi award-winning show has been performed hundreds of thousands of times including multiple runs in t...Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 12 - Saturday 23 August 2025
West End mega-hit TINA - The Tina Turner Musical announces its first ever UK & Ireland tour. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into a multi award-winning global superstar, Tina Turner didn't just...
Liverpool Legends
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 25 August 2025
An Evening with Liverpool Legends comes to the Empire Theatre, Liverpool 2025 starring John Barnes, Phil Thompson, John Aldridge. Come and listen to stories and anecdotes from their glittering careers as footballers and their rise to fame i...Riverdance
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 29 August - Tuesday 2 September 2025
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreograp...Sounds of the 60's Live with Tony Blackburn
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 4 September 2025
Join Tony as he presents an evening of 60s classics performed live by the Sounds Of The 60s All Star Band & Singers. Featuring the hits of The Everly Brothers, Dusty Springfield, The Kinks, Elvis, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Otis Reddin...Miriam Margolyes
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 9 September 2025
What do arseholes, America, apostrophes, and ageing all have in common? In Miriam Margolyes' world, they're the perfect material for wit, wisdom, and unfiltered stories. Off the back of her sold-out 2024 tour and Edinburgh show, Miriam r...Saving Grace
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 12 September 2025
Tik Tok's GKBarry (aka Grace Keeling) is taking her wildly popular podcast, Saving Grace, on the road once more! Fresh out of the I'm A Celeb! Jungle, Grace is ready to bring her signature chaos, comedy, and charisma to a stage near you...Fiddler On The Roof
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 23 - Saturday 27 September 2025
A theatrical triumph, the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's sold-out electrifying Fiddler on the Roof is going on tour. This is a rare opportunity to catch this critically acclaimed production from the powerhouse creative team directed by Jo...The Book of Mormon
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 30 September - Saturday 18 October 2025
The New York Times calls it 'The best musical of this century.' The Washington Post says, 'It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.' And Entertainment Weekly raves, 'Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.' It's Th...The Australian Pink Floyd
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 26 October 2025
Since their first ever concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988 the Australian Pink Floyd Show have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour's 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by Rick Wright. TA...Dara Ó Briain
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 2 November 2025
Dara O Briain is one of the UK & Ireland's favourite stand-up comedians and television presenters. He is best known for hosting Mock The Week, Robot Wars, Three Men in a Boat, Dara and Ed's Great Big Adventure, Stargazing Live, Dara O Briai...Two Pints Live With Will Mellor & Ralf Little
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 6 November 2025
Will Mellor and Ralf Little, of the cult British sitcom Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, take their smash hit Podcast out on tour when they ask people to join them for Two Pints, LIVE! Following two sell-out tours of their huge...Joanne McNally
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 8 November 2025
After the success of her record-breaking tour The Prosecco Express, Joanne McNally returns with her hotly anticipated new stand-up show Pinotphile. Hailed by Variety as One to Watch, McNally has been keeping herself busy by ruining men's...Fawlty Towers - The Play
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 11 - Saturday 15 November 2025
Nearly 50 years since it first hit our TV screens, the "Greatest British sitcom of all time" (Radio Times) is now a brand-new stage play, adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger. Featuring your favourite ...Jim Henson's Labyrinth in Concert
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 23 November 2025
Experience the 80s Cult Classic on Screen with the Iconic Soundtrack Performed by a Live Band on Stage with David Bowie's Legendary Vocals....Here & Now - The Steps Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 25 - Saturday 29 November 2025
Happiness is only a heartbeat away with HERE & NOW, the hilarious and heart-warming new musical based on the songs of the multi-million-selling pop phenomenon, Steps. Welcome to seaside superstore Better Best Bargains, where it's Friday ni...Matilda The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 2 December 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, is the winner of over 100 global awards, including 24 for Best Musical, the 'unique and unforgettable' (R...
Mary Poppins
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Wednesday 14 - Saturday 31 January 2026
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney's spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour from November. Acclaimed Australian stars, Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers repris...2:22 A Ghost Story
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 6 - Saturday 11 April 2026
Following seven West End seasons, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and twelve productions across the globe, the stage phenomenon 2:22 A Ghost Story now comes on a UK tour. Winner of BEST NEW PLAY at the WhatsOnStage Awards, this edge-o...To Kill a Mockingbird
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 12 - Saturday 16 May 2026
The powerful and enduring coming-of-age story of racial injustice and childhood innocence is set in 1930s Alabama where lawyer Atticus Finch tries to prove the innocence of Tom Robinson, a Black man wrongly accused of raping a white woman. ...Lord of the Dance
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 6 - Saturday 10 October 2026
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of...How to get to the Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Liverpool Empire Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
Lime Street, Liverpool, L1 1JE
The closest car parks are the Q-Park located at Lord Nelson Street on Queen Square, click here or with 15% off through QPark and ATG click here for more info.
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The Liverpool Empire Theatre is next door to Lime Street Station. It is approximately a 2 minute walk.
The capacity of the Liverpool Empire Theatre is 2350. Click here for the seating plan.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Matilda The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tue 2 Dec 2025 - Sun 4 Jan 2026
Only Fools and Horses The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Mon 9 - Sat 21 Jun 2025
NOW That's What I Call A Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tue 4 - Sat 8 Mar 2025
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tue 25 Feb - Sat 1 Mar 2025
Fawlty Towers - The Play
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tue 11 - Sat 15 Nov 2025
