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 Here & Now The Steps Musical, Matilda, Mary Poppins, Six, Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes, Dear England, and Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. 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 Here & Now The Steps Musical, Matilda, Mary Poppins, Six, Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes, Dear England, and Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. See what's on at the Liverpool Empire below and book tickets online
Most Popular Shows and Events at Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Fawlty Towers - The Play
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tue 11 - Sat 15 Nov 2025
Matilda The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tue 2 Dec 2025 - Sun 4 Jan 2026
Top Hat - The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Thu 30 Oct - Sat 1 Nov 2025
What's On at the Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Top Hat - The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 30 October - Saturday 1 November 2025
You're invited to the musical equivalent of the finest vintage champagne. Based on RKO's classic 1935 Motion Picture which starred Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Matthew White & Howard Jacques' stage adaptation's West End premiere won th...Liverpool Empire Venue Tour
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 1 November 2025 - Saturday 14 March 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...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...Jim Jefferies
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 4 November 2025
Californian-living Australian comedian Jim Jefferies, one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, who has entertained audiences across the globe with his provocative, belief-challenging, and thought-provoking comed...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...Staying Relevant: The Book
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 7 November 2025
Expect outrageous stories, brutal honesty, and plenty of laughter as they sit down for an interview with a special guest chair, followed by a short interval and Q&A. This is your chance to see the real Sam and Pete - no filters, no nonsens...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...'Paul O'Grady - Not The Same Without You' by Malcolm Prince
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 9 November 2025
"Paul O'Grady - Not The Same Without You" by Malcolm Prince Official Book Launch hosted by Jodie Prenger...Fawlty Towers - The Play
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 11 - Saturday 15 November 2025
The 'Greatest British Sitcom of All Time' (Radio Times) is back - this time on stage! 50 years since it first graced our TV screens, Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline J...Smile it's Christmas
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 16 November 2025
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...Inside No 9 Stage/Fright
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 18 - Saturday 22 November 2025
Welcome to a world of intrigue, as we invite you to step Inside Number 9 for a theatrical experience like no other. Expect the unexpected as the acclaimed BBC TV series comes to life on stage, fresh from a sell out West End run, weaving its...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. An Exciting Fusion of Film and Live Music, audiences are invited to experience an epic evening as Ji...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. Don't miss this sparkling celebration of love and friendship when it emba...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...Musical Theatre Masterclass
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 3 - Saturday 31 January 2026
This 10-week programme is specifically for young people from the home education community...
Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 8 - Friday 9 January 2026
From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. From Odile, the temptress in black tulle as she seduces the Prince by spinn...Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 10 January 2026
Founded in 1947, the critically acclaimed Varna International Ballet returns to the UK following a breathtaking debut tour. Renowned for its award-winning soloists and magnificent corps de ballet, the company has been delighting audiences f...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...Six
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 February 2026
The international smash hit musical SIX is back! Multi award-winning with a spectacularly successful studio album adored on playlists across the globe, this sell-out Tudor take-off has 'an incredibly strong and powerful message. Boundary-pu...The Rocket Man - A Celebration of Sir Elton John
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 8 February 2026
Pack your bags, strap yourself in, for a night like no other and celebrate Sir Elton John with Jimmy Love. The Rocket Man is the world's favourite celebration to a musical icon, playing to audiences all around the world. So, catch a star...Horrible Histories - The Concert
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 13 - Saturday 14 February 2026
Birmingham Stage Company and Lion Television present HORRIBLE HISTORIES - THE CONCERT Live (and dead) on stage!For the very first time, your favourite songs and characters from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series HORRIBLE HISTORIES will ...Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - La Traviata
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 16 February 2026
Senbla presents Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour featuring The Ukrainian Opera with International Soloists, Highly Praised Chorus and Full Orchestra.A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi's outstanding in...Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Carmen
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 17 February 2026
Senbla presents Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour featuring The Ukrainian Opera with International Soloists, Highly Praised Chorus and Full Orchestra. This dazzling production with orchestra features Bizet's unforgettable melodies including ...Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Madama Butterfly
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Wednesday 18 February 2026
Senbla presents Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour featuring The Ukrainian Opera with International Soloists, Highly-Praised Chorus and Full Orchestra. Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production w...Talking Sopranos
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 19 February 2026
Two of the Soprano's iconic cast members, Steve Schirripa (Bobby Bacala) and Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti) hit the stage with a live show of their Lockdown podcast Talking Sopranos. Hosted by comedian Joey Kola, fans will hear...The Magic of The Beatles
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 21 February 2026
The Magic of The Beatles is one of the UK's leading Beatles tribute shows who play to ecstatic sell-out audiences all over the world. The stars of this lavish production not only look and sound like John, Paul, George and Ringo, they also g...Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 24 - Saturday 28 February 2026
A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl's dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. V...Dear England
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 March 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A theatrical spectacle as uplifting as any England victory." (Telegraph). The National Theatre's Olivier-Award winning smash hit head out on a national tour, following a record-breaking run in the West End. The country tha...Smile Together 2026
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 8 March 2026
A lively dance school showcase with a lovely feeling of togetherness for everyone. From first-time performers to the well-seasoned individuals, come and share in the journey as these young performers showcase their talent on this iconic sta...Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 9 - Saturday 14 March 2026
The Broadway and West End musical comedy sensation follows three friends on a hilarious and heartwarming road trip across the Australian Outback to stage the show of a lifetime. Priscilla Queen Of The Desert is a joyous celebration of unity...
Russell Howard
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 15 March - Sunday 19 April 2026
Russell Howard is back with a brand-new stand-up tour in 2026. After breaking records with sold-out shows across the globe, 'one of the world's top comedians' (The Sunday Times) is inviting you back into the room: no phones, no distractions...Diversity
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 16 - Tuesday 17 March 2026
Diversity is set to take to the road on a major new tour of the UK and Ireland in spring 2026. The UK's most successful dance group will bring their new concept tour SOUL to 31 towns and cities, performing over 60 dates between February and...Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Sing-a-Long-a Productions, producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music and Sing-a-Long-a Grease brings you their newest show, the smash hit film musical that everyone can't stop singing - The Greatest Showman! Look out 'cause here it com...Chris Ramsey
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 19 March 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...Echo & The Bunnymen
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 21 March 2026
One of the most influential British bands in modern history, Echo & The Bunnymen will celebrate the songs that have brought the group twenty top 20 hits and nine top 20 albums so far during their incredible 40-year career. The band's semina...Derren Brown
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 24 - Saturday 28 March 2026
Prepare to be astonished! The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns with his brand new live show, ONLY HUMAN. The content of ONLY HUMAN is still under wraps, but we can guarantee you a ...2:22 A Ghost Story
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 6 - Saturday 11 April 2026
Winner of BEST NEW PLAY at the WhatsOnStage Awards, Kevin Clifton (Strictly Come Dancing, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Chicago) and Stacey Dooley (TV presenter and Strictly winner) star as fictional couple Sam and Jenny in this edge-of-...Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 12 April 2026
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...Legally Blonde
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 14 - Saturday 18 April 2026
The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production starring Amber Davies (Pretty Woman, 9 to 5 The Musical) as Elle!This ultimate feel-good rom-co...Miss Saigon
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 21 April - Saturday 2 May 2026
The soaring musical score features the hits songs; The Heat is On in Saigon, The Movie in My Mind, Last Night of the World and The American Dream. Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to present a new touring...The Rocky Horror Show
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 4 - Saturday 9 May 2026
Having been seen by over 35 million theatregoers, The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids-Brad and his fiancee Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way t...Sue, Matt & Phil Live! The Reunion Tour
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 10 May 2026
Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are back in this exciting and hilarious live show. Joining the gang will be A-list celebrity guests from the world of sport who will compete against each other, putting their knowledge to the test as...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. ...Sunny Afternoon
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 May 2026
Following a phenomenal two years in the West End and a sensational first UK and Ireland tour, the "indisputably terrific" (The Times) OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING BEST NEW MUSICAL, charting the euphoric highs and agonizing lows of THE KINKS, is ba...
Macbeth
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 21 May 2026
The Macbeths seem to have it all - but a mysterious prophecy soon leads to treachery, murder and the disintegration of everything they hold dear. Ambition has never been more bloody. Shakespeare?s brutal tragedy is given new life in this ha...An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Wednesday 27 May 2026
An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight - An enchanting live performance of whimsical and otherworldly dark fantasy film music, brought to life by the Illuminated Orchestra, beneath the glow of a giant moon. A spellb...Everton Legends
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 28 May 2026
An evening taking us through their illustrious careers with the club and giving us a never before heard insight into what it's like to play for Everton Football Club. ...Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 29 May 2026
Strictly The Professionals returns - bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking than ever. Take 11 world-class professional dancers from the hit TV series Strictly Come Dancing, a sensational live band, and powerhouse vocalists. Add show-stoppin...The Karate Kid The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 2 - Saturday 6 June 2026
The Karate Kid - The Musical brings the legendary 1984 film to life on stage. Don't miss the unforgettable theatrical experience of the season as this heartfelt coming-of-age story takes flight with spectacular musical numbers and dazzlingl...Kraftwerk
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 7 June 2026
Influential German electronica icons Kraftwerk and the much-celebrated robots return, bringing with them their constantly upgraded Multimedia Tour which began back in 2012 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Part performance, part d...The Bodyguard - The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 15 - Saturday 20 June 2026
Starring international leading lady Sidonie Smith as Rachel Marron, Olivier Award nominee Adam Garcia as Frank Farmer, Sasha Monique as Nicki Marron and Coronation Street and Hollyoaks star Matt Milburn as Sy Spector. At certain performance...Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 2 July - Saturday 8 August 2026
COMING TO LIVERPOOL ON JULY 2TH TO AUGUST 8TH 2026 - THESE TICKETS GO ON GENERAL SALE ON FRI 17 OCTOBER. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST FOR TICKET ON SALE REMINDER!The first ever World Tour of multi-award-winning hit stage show Moulin Rouge! The Mus...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...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...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...Annie
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 September 2026
The smash-hit West End production of Annie, the world's favourite family musical returns!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 cha...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...Mean Girls
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 19 - Saturday 31 October 2026
Winner of Best New Musical (WhatsOnStage Awards) and direct from the West End, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious smash-hit musical comedy from an award-winning creative team including writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable...The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 November 2026
Winner of the Olivier Award and Tony Award® for Best Play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time brings Mark Haddon's international best-selling novel to thrilling life on stage in a dazzling adaptation by two-time Olivier Awar...
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
Fawlty Towers - The Play
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tue 11 - Sat 15 Nov 2025
Matilda The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tue 2 Dec 2025 - Sun 4 Jan 2026
Top Hat - The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Thu 30 Oct - Sat 1 Nov 2025
