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 |
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Saturday 13th January 2024 7:30 pm | Ellen Kent's - Carmen |
Sunday 14th January 2024 7:30 pm | Ellen Kent's - Madama Butterfly |
Saturday 9th March 2024 6:00 pm | Adam Rowe: What Is Wrong with Me? |
Saturday 9th March 2024 9:00 pm | Adam Rowe: What Is Wrong with Me? |
Monday 25th March 2024 6:00 pm | Echo and The Bunnymen - Songs to Learn and Sing |
Tuesday 26th March 2024 6:00 pm | Echo and The Bunnymen - Songs to Learn and Sing |
Monday 8th April 2024 7:00 pm | Paloma Faith |
Wednesday 10th April 2024 8:00 pm | Romesh Ranganathan: Hustle |
Thursday 11th April 2024 8:00 pm | Romesh Ranganathan: Hustle |
Friday 12th April 2024 8:00 pm | Tom Allen: Completely |
Sunday 12th May 2024 5:00 pm | Video Games in Concert |
Thursday 16th May 2024 7:30 pm | Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals 2024 |
Friday 17th May 2024 8:00 pm | Rhod Gilbert & the Giant Grapefruit |
Saturday 18th May 2024 8:00 pm | Rhod Gilbert & the Giant Grapefruit |
Monday 9th September 2024 7:00 pm | David Essex |
Monday 4th November 2024 7:00 pm | The Australian Pink Floyd Show |
Friday 29th November 2024 8:00 pm | Mo Gilligan: In The Moment World Tour |
More events may be listed on the official Liverpool Empire Theatre website (see the information section at the end of this page).