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 |
|---|---|
| Thursday 5th August 2021 7:30 pm | Frank Skinner - Showbiz |
| Tuesday 28th September 2021 7:30 pm | Disney's Beauty and the Beast |
| Wednesday 29th September 2021 2:30 pm | Disney's Beauty and the Beast |
| Wednesday 29th September 2021 7:30 pm | Disney's Beauty and the Beast |
| Thursday 30th September 2021 7:30 pm | Disney's Beauty and the Beast |
| Friday 1st October 2021 7:30 pm | Disney's Beauty and the Beast |
| Tuesday 5th October 2021 7:30 pm | Disney's Beauty and the Beast |
| Wednesday 6th October 2021 2:30 pm | Disney's Beauty and the Beast |
| Wednesday 6th October 2021 7:30 pm | Disney's Beauty and the Beast |
| Thursday 7th October 2021 7:30 pm | Disney's Beauty and the Beast |
| Friday 8th October 2021 7:30 pm | Disney's Beauty and the Beast |
| Wednesday 13th October 2021 2:30 pm | Disney's Beauty and the Beast |
| Wednesday 13th October 2021 7:30 pm | Disney's Beauty and the Beast |
| Thursday 14th October 2021 7:30 pm | Disney's Beauty and the Beast |
| Friday 15th October 2021 2:30 pm | Disney's Beauty and the Beast |
| Monday 25th October 2021 7:00 pm | Paloma Faith |
| Tuesday 26th October 2021 7:00 pm | Paloma Faith |
| Wednesday 27th October 2021 8:00 pm | Alan Carr - Regional Trinket |
| Thursday 28th October 2021 8:00 pm | Alan Carr - Regional Trinket |
| Saturday 30th October 2021 7:00 pm | What's Love Got To Do With It? |
| Sunday 31st October 2021 7:00 pm | The Australian Pink Floyd |
| Sunday 7th November 2021 8:00 pm | Ross Noble: Humournoid |
| Monday 8th November 2021 7:30 pm | Riverdance: The New 25th Anniversary Show |
| Tuesday 9th November 2021 7:30 pm | Riverdance: The New 25th Anniversary Show |
| Wednesday 10th November 2021 2:30 pm | Riverdance: The New 25th Anniversary Show |
| Wednesday 10th November 2021 7:30 pm | Riverdance: The New 25th Anniversary Show |
| Thursday 11th November 2021 2:30 pm | Riverdance: The New 25th Anniversary Show |
| Thursday 11th November 2021 7:30 pm | Riverdance: The New 25th Anniversary Show |
| Saturday 13th November 2021 8:00 pm | Katherine Ryan - Missus |
| Sunday 21st November 2021 7:00 pm | OMD |
| Sunday 28th November 2021 6:00 pm | The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert |
| Sunday 20th February 2022 7:00 pm | RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Series 2 Tour |
| Sunday 29th May 2022 8:00 pm | Romesh Ranganathan - the Cynic's Mixtape |
| Monday 30th May 2022 8:00 pm | Romesh Ranganathan - the Cynic's Mixtape |
More events may be listed on the official Liverpool Empire Theatre website (see the information section at the end of this page).
