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 13th September 2026 7:30 pm | Chris Ramsey: Here Man |
| Monday 5th October 2026 7:00 pm | Alison Moyet |
| Sunday 8th November 2026 7:00 pm | The Australian Pink Floyd |
| Thursday 12th November 2026 7:30 pm | Sounds Of The 60s Live - Hosted by Tony Blackburn MBE |
| Friday 13th November 2026 7:30 pm | Adam Rowe - Fashionism |
| Saturday 14th November 2026 7:30 pm | Adam Rowe - Fashionism |
| Tuesday 12th January 2027 7:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Wednesday 13th January 2027 2:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Wednesday 13th January 2027 7:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Thursday 14th January 2027 7:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Friday 15th January 2027 7:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Saturday 16th January 2027 2:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Saturday 16th January 2027 7:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Sunday 17th January 2027 2:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Tuesday 19th January 2027 7:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Wednesday 20th January 2027 2:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Wednesday 20th January 2027 7:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Thursday 21st January 2027 7:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Friday 22nd January 2027 7:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Saturday 23rd January 2027 2:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Saturday 23rd January 2027 7:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Sunday 24th January 2027 2:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Tuesday 26th January 2027 7:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Wednesday 27th January 2027 2:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Wednesday 27th January 2027 7:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Thursday 28th January 2027 7:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Friday 29th January 2027 7:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Saturday 30th January 2027 2:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Saturday 30th January 2027 7:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Sunday 31st January 2027 2:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Tuesday 2nd February 2027 7:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Wednesday 3rd February 2027 2:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Wednesday 3rd February 2027 7:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Thursday 4th February 2027 7:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Friday 5th February 2027 7:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Saturday 6th February 2027 2:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Saturday 6th February 2027 7:30 pm | Back to the Future The Musical |
| Friday 12th February 2027 8:00 pm | Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life |
| Saturday 13th February 2027 8:00 pm | Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life |
| Sunday 28th March 2027 7:30 pm | Ed Gamble: Fresh Hell |
| Sunday 25th April 2027 7:00 pm | Disney Princess - The Concert |
| Sunday 2nd May 2027 7:30 pm | Al Murray - All You Need Is Guv |
| Wednesday 19th May 2027 7:30 pm | Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much? |
| Thursday 20th May 2027 7:30 pm | Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much? |
| Friday 21st May 2027 7:30 pm | Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much? |
| Tuesday 13th July 2027 7:30 pm | Victoria Wood's dinnerladies |
| Wednesday 14th July 2027 2:30 pm | Victoria Wood's dinnerladies |
| Wednesday 14th July 2027 7:30 pm | Victoria Wood's dinnerladies |
| Thursday 15th July 2027 2:30 pm | Victoria Wood's dinnerladies |
| Thursday 15th July 2027 7:30 pm | Victoria Wood's dinnerladies |
| Friday 16th July 2027 7:30 pm | Victoria Wood's dinnerladies |
| Saturday 17th July 2027 2:30 pm | Victoria Wood's dinnerladies |
| Saturday 17th July 2027 7:30 pm | Victoria Wood's dinnerladies |
More events may be listed on the official Liverpool Empire Theatre website (see the information section at the end of this page).
