The Liverpool Empire Theatre is one of the city’s major entertainment venues. It offers a packed programme of all types of performances, including musicals, comedy shows, concerts, operas, and pantomime.
With more than 2,300 seats it is the biggest two-tier theatre in the United Kingdom. Since opening in 1925 it has hosted some of the most famous names in show business. Acts appearing here have included Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Julie Andrews, and The Beatles.
The theatre is situated on Lime Street in Liverpool city centre (postcode L1 1JE), opposite St George’s Hall and the Walker Art Gallery. Liverpool Lime Street train station is right next to the theatre. Liverpool Central is also nearby.
Places to park within easy walking distance include the car park at the St Johns Shopping Centre and the NCP Liverpool Moorfields multi-storey.
The theatre is owned and managed by the Ambassador Theatre Group. Their other venues in North West England are the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre, Opera House Manchester, and Palace Theatre Manchester.
Events - What's On - Liverpool Empire Theatre
A selection of upcoming shows and events at Liverpool Empire Theatre are listed below. Tickets can be purchased here.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sunday 2nd October 2022 7:00 pm | What's Love Got To Do With It? |
| Sunday 6th November 2022 8:00 pm | Russell Kane Live: the Essex Variant! |
| Sunday 27th November 2022 4:00 pm | The Muppet Christmas Carol - Film with Live Orchestra |
| Sunday 23rd April 2023 7:30 pm | Johannes Radebe: Freedom Unleashed |
| Wednesday 24th May 2023 7:30 pm | Tony Blackburn - An Evening of 60s Classics |
More events may be listed on the official Liverpool Empire Theatre website (see the information section at the end of this page).
