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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.

What's On at the Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool

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...

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
Direct from London's West End, this is the world's favourite George Michael celebration! Few shows have reached the dizzy heights of Fastlove, now touring in 18 countries, selling over 250,000 tickets worldwide. Join us for one very special...

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 Redding, ...

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...

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 heading back out on tour across the UK and Ireland from October 2025. Winner of over 100 global awards...

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.

There is also St. John’s Shopping Centre on Lime Street click here.

 

 

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.

Please contact the Liverpool Empire directly online. Click here for more details.

If you would like to buy a ticket in person from the Liverpool Empire theatre Box Office, they open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing that day. Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.

When we know of a duration of a show, we add it to the description of the show on our event pages. For example, on our Disney's Aladdin event page, after the description of the show we have added the duration of the show in large capital letters. If the time isn't listed, we do not have the information yet. We update our pages daily so it maybe a case of knowing closer to the performance itself, so keep checking.

Click here for further access details.  Please click here for more information and the Liverpool Empire's access team will be able to answer your questions.

Whether you have positive or negative feedback you would like to feedback to the Palace Theatre, please click here for more information.

If you have lost an item during a visit to the Liverpool Empire, click here and fill out the form with as much information as possible.  

With loads of great places to eat in Liverpool and decent pre-theatre menus, you should check out our Liverpool Restaurant site here!

Either use the map at the side of the FAQ section as it has all types of accomodation or click here for hotels in Liverpool

If you need the Liverpool Empire's customer services for more help, click here

Please note that LiverpoolTheatres.com isn't the venue itself. We promote what's on at the Liverpool Empire Theatre and all other venues in Liverpool and the local region. Feel free to contact us if you need more help though and we'll do our best to support you.

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