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Liverpool Empire Theatre
Liverpool's largest theatre, on Lime Street opposite St George's Hall, home to touring musicals and the Christmas season. Wikipedia describes it as having the largest two-tier auditorium in the United Kingdom.
- Address
- Lime Street, Liverpool, L1 1JE
- Nearest station
- Liverpool Lime Street
- Opened
- 1925
- Heritage
- Grade II listed
- Capacity
- About 2,350
Programme
What's on at Liverpool Empire Theatre
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October 2026
November 2026
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Plays
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
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Venue tours
Liverpool Empire Public Venue Tour
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Live music
The Australian Pink Floyd
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Comedy
Sam Campbell: Kid Giblet
Sam Campbell
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Live music
Sounds of the 60s Live, hosted by Tony Blackburn
Tony Blackburn OBE, host
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Comedy
Adam Rowe: Fashionism
Adam Rowe
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Family
Smile It’s Christmas!
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Musicals
Elf The Musical (BOST Musicals)
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Musicals
Burlesque The Musical
December 2026
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On this spot
What was here before
A theatre has stood here since the New Prince of Wales Theatre and Opera House opened on 15 October 1866; renamed the Royal Alexandra in 1867 and The Empire in 1896, it closed in 1924 and was demolished. The present Empire, by W. and T. R. Milburn, opened on 9 March 1925.
- 1866
The New Prince of Wales Theatre and Opera House opens on 15 October.
- 1867
Renamed the Royal Alexandra Theatre on 29 July.
- 1896
Sold to Moss and Thornton and renamed The Empire.
- 1924
The old theatre closes on 16 February and is demolished.
- 1925
The present Empire opens on 9 March.
- 1990
Listed Grade II.
Old Town Time Meter
63/100
Landmark
- Time on this spot160 years, since 1866 (New Prince of Wales Theatre)21/40
- Age of the present building101 years, built 192510/20
- Layers of history6 documented chapters15/15
- Heritage protectionGrade II listed7/15
- Continuity160 years in the same use (theatre on this site)10/10
An index of the documented time and history held by this place, part of Old Town Liverpool's Quantum Energy Mapping. How it is measured.
Pre-show dining
Before the show: where to eat nearby
Within walking distance of Liverpool Empire Theatre. On concert nights tables go early, so book ahead.
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The Crown
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Doctor Duncan’s
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Neapolitan Pizza & Bar
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The Vines (The Big House)
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Gran Cafe
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The Ship & Mitre
Run a restaurant or bar near the hall? Become a pre-show partner.
Listings are compiled from the organisers' published programmes. Old Town Liverpool does not sell tickets; please check times with the box office before you travel.