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 Starlight Express, Moulin Rouge, Singin' In The Rain, Pretty Woman The Musical, Karate Kid The Musical, The Bodyguard, Dirty Dancing, Waitress, Barnum, Annie, Mean Girls, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Burlesque The Musical, Mamma Mia, Back To The Future The Musical, Matthew Bourne's Cinderella, Heathers The Musical, Mrs Doubtfire, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Paranormal Activity, CATS, The Silence of The Lambs, The Full Monty, Jersey Boys, Grease and Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical. 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 Starlight Express, Moulin Rouge, Singin' In The Rain, Pretty Woman The Musical, Karate Kid The Musical, The Bodyguard, Dirty Dancing, Waitress, Barnum, Annie, Mean Girls, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Burlesque The Musical, Mamma Mia, Back To The Future The Musical, Matthew Bourne's Cinderella, Heathers The Musical, Mrs Doubtfire, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Paranormal Activity, CATS, The Silence of The Lambs, The Full Monty, Jersey Boys, Grease and Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical. See what's on at the Liverpool Empire below and book tickets online
Most Popular Shows and Events at Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Wed 22 Jul - Sat 8 Aug 2026
Jesus Christ Superstar starring Sam Ryder
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tue 21 Sep - Sat 2 Oct 2027
Pretty Woman The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tue 31 Aug - Sat 11 Sep 2027
Victoria Wood's Dinnerladies
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tue 13 - Sat 17 Jul 2027
Burlesque The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tue 24 Nov - Sat 5 Dec 2026
What's On at the Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Wednesday 22 July - Saturday 8 August 2026
The first ever World Tour of multi-award-winning hit stage show Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Enter a world of splendour and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! Baz Luhrmann's revolutionary film comes to life onstage...Empire Summer School
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 27 July 2026
A week of acting, singing, dancing, and confidence-building fun!...Get Technical Behind The Curtain of Moulin Rouge The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 28 July 2026
We will be opening our doors to give anyone aspiring to a career in theatre and those that love musical theatre a glimpse behind the curtain in Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Liverpool Empire Theatre....Empire Mini Summer School
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 3 August 2026
A week of fun-filled activities for the little ones to shine Looking for an exciting summer holiday activity for your young person? Sign up for the mini edition of the Empire Musical Theatre Summer School - a fun-filled performing arts summ...Dirty Dancing
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 1 - Saturday 5 September 2026
Dirty Dancing returns with a UK and Irish tour. Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny...Liverpool Empire Venue Tour
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 5 September - Friday 6 November 2026
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...Waitress
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 7 - Saturday 12 September 2026
"Treat yourself to a slice of five-star musical pie" (The Times) as Carrie Hope Fletcher (Calamity Jane, Heathers, The Addams Family) stars as Jenna in hit musical comedy Waitress!Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of so...Chris Ramsey
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 13 September 2026
Chris Ramsey is a critically acclaimed Stand Up Comedian and regular face on TV. He has hosted two series of his own show The Chris Ramsey Show on Comedy Central as well as Chris Ramsey's Stand Up Central and the panel show Virtually Famous...Barnum
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 15 - Saturday 19 September 2026
Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum's life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights. West En...Miriam Margolyes
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 20 September 2026
Following three bestselling memoirs and sold-out tours that left audiences in stitches, Britain's most outspoken national treasure is back on the road-and she's not holding back. Expect memories & mammaries, Arsenal & arseholes, politics, f...Annie
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 September 2026
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan's orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver War...CBeebies Panto: Treasure Island
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 3 - Sunday 4 October 2026
The CBeebies Christmas Panto 2026 sets sail for Liverpool with a swashbuckling adventure full of CBeebies stars! Find out everything you need to know about this year?s pantomime, with cast announcements and ticket information coming soon....Alison Moyet
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 5 October 2026
How time flies. It's been 40 years since Alison Moyet stepped out of Yazoo and fired up a solo career with her #1 debut album 'Alf' and Top 10 hits 'Love Resurrection' and 'All Cried Out'. That unmistakable voice - big enough to fill a stad...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...English National Ballet - Romeo & Juliet
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 15 - Saturday 17 October 2026
One of the greatest love stories ever told. Irresistible attraction, all-consuming passion, tragic consequences: Shakespeare's heartbreaking tale is reimagined in a ballet that is "as vital, as alive and as stirring as can be" (The Telegrap...Mean Girls
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 19 - Saturday 31 October 2026
Direct from the West End, MEAN GIRLS is the smash-hit musical comedy from an award-winning creative team including Tina Fey (30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Saturday Night Live). Faye Tozer* - Steps icon, TV personality and West End act...The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 November 2026
THE CENTURY'S MOST POPULAR MURDER MYSTERY. The internationally celebrated novel that captivated 10 million readers is coming in a brand-new staging more thrilling than ever. This century's most popular murder mystery. The internationally ce...The Australian Pink Floyd
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 8 November 2026
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...Sam Campbell
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Wednesday 11 November 2026
With a signature style that marries absurdist loops and razor-sharp observational wit- from surreal YouTube shorts to mainstream TV and podcast success - Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, Taskmaster champion and surrealist genius, Australian c...Sounds of the 60's Live with Tony Blackburn
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 12 November 2026
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, ...Adam Rowe
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 13 - Saturday 14 November 2026
Host of the global smash-hit podcast Have A Word & star of Live At The Apollo, Adam Rowe is hitting the road across the UK with his brand-new stand-up tour Fashionism. ...Smile it's Christmas
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 15 November 2026
A lively dance school showcase with a lovely feeling of togetherness for everyone, this show is full of Christmas warmth, fun and laughter and will leave you feeling festive. From first-time performers to the well-seasoned individuals, come...BOST Musicals presents Elf The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 19 - Sunday 22 November 2026
Based on the beloved Christmas film Elf, this funny and heart-warming musical tells the story of Buddy, who, as a baby, accidentally crawled into Santa's toy sack and was whisked away to the North Pole. Raised as an elf, Buddy grows up far ...Burlesque The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 24 November - Saturday 5 December 2026
Following its critically acclaimed World Premier at the Opera House Manchester and a West End run, Burlesque the Musical Wagon-Wheel-Watusi's on a new UK tour. In a world hidden beneath city lights, everything sparkles in seduction, and liv...Mamma Mia!
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 8 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Sophie's quest to discover the father she's never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they'll never forget. Whatever age you are, you can't help but have the time of you...Liverpool Legends
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 8 January 2027
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...An Evening with Sir David Jason
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 9 January 2027
For the first time ever, Sir David Jason takes to the stage at Lowry, Salford, with a brand-new show, joined by a special guest presenter for an unforgettable evening of fun, laughter, and never-before-heard stories. From Only Fools and Hor...Back To The Future The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 12 January - Saturday 6 February 2027
Great Scott! Back to the Future the musical is here! Strap in for the smash hit Back to the Future The Musical on its first ever UK tour. Winner of Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards, WhatsOnStage Awards and Broadway World Awards, this ...Romesh Ranganathan
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 12 - Saturday 13 February 2027
The return of deadpan and often self-deprecating Sri Lankan-British stand-up comedian Romesh Ranganathan, famous for his frequent appearances on A League of Their Own, The Apprentice: You're Fired!, Play to the Whistle, Mock the Week a...Matthew Bourne's Cinderella
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 February 2027
London 1940. The Blackout. A siren sounds... New Adventures return to Lowry with the 30th Anniversary celebration of one of their most popular and beloved productions, Matthew Bourne's CINDERELLA - a thrilling and evocative love sto...Heathers the Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 23 - Saturday 27 February 2027
Welcome to Westerberg High, where popularity is a matter of life and death, and Veronica Sawyer is just another of the nobodies dreaming of a better day. But when she's unexpectedly taken under the wings of the three beautiful and impossibl...Mrs Doubtfire The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 2 - Sunday 21 March 2027
This 'genuinely funny' (Time Out) show features all the iconic moments you love, plus fabulous new songs and dazzling dance numbers! Put it all together, and you've got a 'surefire hit' (The Telegraph, Daily Express) that can't be missed. O...Chicago
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Wednesday 24 - Saturday 27 March 2027
Chicago, the "sexiest musical ever" (Metro) is back on tour in 2027."Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery... all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts". So begins the international multi-award-winning m...Ed Gamble
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 28 March 2027
Everyone's annoying cousin, Ed Gamble, is going back on tour in 2027 across the UK & Ireland with some more of his stand-up grot. So come and see the self-appointed Crown Prince of Visualised Companion Podcasts harrumph about the stage. Co-...Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 30 March - Saturday 3 April 2027
Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, two sold-out UK & Ireland Tours and Amazon Studios award-winning film, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie RETURNS for the 10th Anniversar...Johannes Radebe - Finally Home
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 4 April 2027
2026 has been an extraordinary year for JoJo. He has become a British citizen, made his West End debut in Kinky Boots and started his dream role as presenter of Strictly Come Dancing. But one thing will never change: Johannes was born to da...Rambert - It's a Sin
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 6 - Saturday 10 April 2027
Rambert's new dance work It's a Sin, inspired by the acclaimed series by Russell T Davies, directed and choreographed by Artistic Director Benoit Swan Pouffe. Joy as resistance. Love as survival. In the heart of 80s London, Ritchie, Roscoe,...Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 11 April 2027
Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th Anniversary Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners is back for 2026!Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish musicians, the show is packed full of classics like Whiskey in the Jar, The Irish...Singin' In The Rain
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 April 2027
Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film, and a smash-hit in the West End and across the UK, this irresistibly charming show returns to make a splash in 2027. Journey back to the glamour of Hollywood in the roaring 20's with high-ene...Disney Princess - The Concert
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 25 April 2027
For generations, the music of Disney's princesses has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, these beloved songs come alive on stage with a host of acclaimed Broadway and West End stars in Disney Princess - The Concert. Your every dream wil...Paranormal Activity
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 27 April - Saturday 1 May 2027
The chilling theatrical experience will give audiences a chance to witness the haunting phenomenon that has taken the West End by storm. The tour news news follows the recent announcement that, following phenomenal demand, Paranormal Activi...Al Murray
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 2 May 2027
Hey cool cats! Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026. There's no denying the world's a mess daddio, but there is a glimmer of hope a...CATS
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Wednesday 5 - Saturday 15 May 2027
With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot, this production of CATS will be one not to miss! CATS is produced by Regent's Park Open Air Theatre with Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Har...Alan Carr
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Wednesday 19 - Friday 21 May 2027
Alan Carr's back on tour and his lips are unsealed! With a big mouth and a talent for oversharing, Alan's ready to dish some drama. Expect stories of dipping into the dating pool, navigating showbiz green rooms and a sprinkling of tales fro...Starlight Express
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Wednesday 26 May - Saturday 12 June 2027
An electrifying experience for all ages, feel the rush in this 'jaw-dropping' (Daily Telegraph) production as an incredible cast whizzes by performing some of musical theatre's most beloved songs, including AC/DC, Make Up My Heart, Light at...The Silence of the Lambs
Lyric Theatre
Tuesday 15 - Saturday 19 June 2027
Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now... Come face to face with the chilling cultural phenomenon THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS as it makes its world stageplay premiere in 2026. Based on Thomas Harris's gripping literary masterpiece, this e...The Full Monty - The Play by Simon Beaufoy
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 21 - Saturday 26 June 2027
There are no heroes in Simon Beaufoy?s heartfelt play, just a group of lads trying to regain their dignity and pride. This fast and funny play is still very much of our time, as again we are hit by a cost-of-living crisis. Gaz and his mates...Hadestown
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 6 - Saturday 10 July 2027
The smash-hit Broadway and West End musical sensation by singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin is heading out on its first ever UK and Ireland Tour. "Big, beautiful and emotionally blasting" (The Guardian), H...Victoria Wood's Dinnerladies
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 July 2027
A brand new stage adaptation starring stage and TV favourite Les Dennis as maintenance man Stan, with the full cast of dinnerladies to be announced. More than 25 years after it first aired on BBC One, Victoria Wood's much-loved sitcom dinne...Jersey Boys
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 19 - Saturday 24 July 2027
The internationally acclaimed stage sensation Jersey Boys is working its way back around the UK! The boys are back as the original Tony®-winning sensation returns for its 20th Anniversary Tour! Go behind the music and inside the story of F...Grease
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 26 - Saturday 31 July 2027
The world's best-loved musical is back! Grittier and more glamorous than ever before. After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for seni...Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 August 2027
Experience the most powerful night of music you'll ever have at the theatre at JUST FOR ONE DAY: THE LIVE AID MUSICAL, featuring the most iconic songs from BOB DYLAN, DAVID BOWIE, THE WHO, U2, QUEEN, MADONNA, STING, ELTON JOHN, PAUL McCARTN...Pretty Woman The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 31 August - Saturday 11 September 2027
It's time to head to Beverly Hills and experience one of Hollywood's most iconic romantic comedies of all time. This 'dazzling new stage show' (Daily Express) takes to the road again in 2027 following a record-breaking run in the West End a...Hairspray The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 13 - Saturday 18 September 2027
Be among the very first audiences to experience this favourite feel-good musical spectacular as it kicks off its tour from July 2027. Neil Hurst (Hairspray, The Full Monty) returns to reprise the iconic role of Edna Turnblad with further ca...Jesus Christ Superstar starring Sam Ryder
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 21 September - Saturday 2 October 2027
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar follows the events of the last days of the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ...Joe Lycett
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 20 - Friday 21 January 2028
Joe Lycett is back and he is unleashed! He was leashed! Now the leash has been removed, so there is no leash! Joe Lycett: Do You Really Lycett? Is It, Is It Wicked? We're Lovin' It, Lovin' It, Lovin' It, We're Lovin' It Lycett Don't ...How to get to the Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Liverpool Empire Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
Lime Street, Liverpool, L1 1JE
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Wed 22 Jul - Sat 8 Aug 2026
Jesus Christ Superstar starring Sam Ryder
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tue 21 Sep - Sat 2 Oct 2027
Pretty Woman The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tue 31 Aug - Sat 11 Sep 2027
Victoria Wood's Dinnerladies
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tue 13 - Sat 17 Jul 2027
Burlesque The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tue 24 Nov - Sat 5 Dec 2026
