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 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 27th June 2023 7:30 pm | Frankie Boyle: Lap of Shame |
| Thursday 29th June 2023 8:00 pm | Nick Offerman |
| Sunday 2nd July 2023 8:00 pm | Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny 2.0 |
| Tuesday 18th July 2023 7:00 pm | Morrissey |
| Wednesday 19th July 2023 7:00 pm | Morrissey |
| Wednesday 20th September 2023 6:30 pm | Mrs Brown's Boys - Mrs Brown Rides Again |
| Thursday 21st September 2023 6:30 pm | Mrs Brown's Boys - Mrs Brown Rides Again |
| Friday 22nd September 2023 6:30 pm | Mrs Brown's Boys - Mrs Brown Rides Again |
| Saturday 23rd September 2023 1:00 pm | Mrs Brown's Boys - Mrs Brown Rides Again |
| Saturday 23rd September 2023 6:30 pm | Mrs Brown's Boys - Mrs Brown Rides Again |
| Thursday 2nd November 2023 7:30 pm | Tony Blackburn - An Evening of 60s Classics |
| Sunday 5th November 2023 7:00 pm | The Australian Pink Floyd |
| Tuesday 28th November 2023 7:00 pm | Muppet Christmas Carol Film with Live Orchestra |
| Saturday 9th March 2024 6:00 pm | Adam Rowe: What Is Wrong with Me? |
| Thursday 11th April 2024 8:00 pm | Romesh Ranganathan: Hustle |
| Friday 12th April 2024 8:00 pm | Tom Allen: Completely |
| 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).
