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Liverpool Empire Tickets

Boys from the Blackstuff

The hilarious, yet heartbreaking smash-hit television series makes its way to stage.

The Book of Mormon

The Award winning musical from the creators of South Park embarks on it's first UK Tour!

Blood Brothers

The gripping, smash-hit West End musical returns to the stage on a tour of the UK.

War Horse

The National Theatre’s remarkable production returns in an all-new UK tour.

Calamity Jane

Carrie Hope Fletcher stars in a new UK tour of this riotous Western comedy musical, based on the beloved Doris Day film.

Gary Barlow Songbook Tour

The Songbook Tour will celebrate Gary Barlow’s status as one of Britain’s most successful songwriters and record producers.

Hamilton

Experience the worldwide smash hit sensation that is Hamilton!

Only Fools and Horses the Musical

Direct from a record-breaking four-year sold-out run-in London’s West End!

The Dinosaur That Pooped

The beloved dinosaur, created by Tom Fletcher, is now alive and on stage!

Kinky Boots

Strutting its way to you on its fabulous new UK tour.

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

The legendary singer's life story is told through her extensive catalogue.

Riverdance 30: The New Generation

30 years on from its inception, the smash hit sensation is touring around the world!

English National Ballet - Sleeping Beauty

Fawlty Towers

Step inside the hilarity of Fawlty Towers, fresh from the West End, with Basil, Sybil, and Manuel’s unforgettable chaos.

HERE & NOW - The Steps Musical

Here & Now is an electrifying musical that combines the iconic hits of Steps with a heartfelt story of love, laughter, and friendship.

Matilda the Musical

The multi-award-winning West End musical is heading on a UK tour, ideal for families and little ones first theatre experience.

Priscilla Queen of the Desert: The Musical

Lord of the Dance 30th Anniversary

Celebrate the legacy of Lord of the Dance with its spectacular 30th-anniversary tour!

What’s On at Liverpool Empire

Enjoy the glamour of the West End right on your doorstep! Events at Liverpool Empire in 2025 feature some huge shows on tour including smash-hit musical Bat Out of Hell in January and the record-breaking production of Chicago in February. As if that’s not enough, the Tony and Olivier Award-winning Hamilton (from the composer of In The Heights and Moana) will be taking to the Empire stage this summer.

Family-friendly Liverpool Empire events to book tickets for this year include the retelling of the classic story, War Horse in April. And, the stage adaptation of the classic tale, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, will be taking audiences on a thrilling journey in February.

About the Liverpool Empire

Located in the centre of the city, close to Liverpool Lime Street rail station, Liverpool Empire opened its doors in 1925, on the site of the former New Prince of Wales Theatre and Opera House (later The Empire). With a seating capacity of 2,350, the venue is Britain's largest two-tier auditorium. Originally designed by W. and T. R. Milburn with a Neoclassical façade, the venue is a Grade II listed building and part of Liverpool’s William Brown Street Conservation Area.

Liverpool Empire hosts a varied schedule of events each year, including variety shows, musicals, operas, concerts and plays. Notable past productions include Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Royal Variety Performances, and Frank Sinatra and The Beatles, who played the venue several times during their early careers.

Renovation work in 1999 included a new building, joined to the theatre by a glass atrium, which contains the Box Office, bar and three floors of multi-functional spaces. Since 2011, Liverpool Empire has been owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group.

Map and Address

Lime Street, Merseyside, Liverpool, L1 1JE

The Liverpool Empire is conveniently located in the centre of Liverpool, next to Liverpool Lime Street Station. It is across the street from the neoclassical-designed St Georges Hall, which sits in front of a public park, St John’s Gardens. The World Museum, Central Library and Walker Art Gallery are located next to each other and St John’s Gardens. In the opposite direction from the station you can find the Royal Court and Playhouse Theatres. There is also plenty of shopping in this area and places to eat and drink. Transport links are excellent across the city.

Frequently Asked Questions

The box office is open for in-person ticket collection 90 minutes before performances start.

The venue is open 90 minutes before the start of a performance, and patrons are invited to relax in the bar or on-site pizzeria for up to an hour before they need to take their seats.

There are four bars at the theatre which serve a range of refreshments, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Patrons can also enjoy bespoke service in the Ambassador Lounge, which can be booked alongside tickets online.

The venue also features its own restaurant, Pizza Al Teatro, offering a range of sourdough pizzas and Italian bistro style dishes. This is a perfect option for taking the stress out of finding somewhere else nearby for dinner before the show. Bookings can be made for an hour before the performance.

There is no cloakroom at the venue. Visitors are encouraged to only bring small bags that can be taken with them into the auditorium where possible.

The theatre is a short walk away from Bold Street, which is home to many independent shops and restaurants. Fans of pasta and calzone can enjoy authentic Italian dishes at The Italian Club, whilst The Greek Taverna has a variety of fish, meat and vegetarian dishes on their tapas and à la carte menus.

The Liner Hotel is a well-reviewed option for those on a budget, with nautical themed rooms and an on-site brasserie. If you have a little more to spend, the 4-star Liverpool Marriott is five minutes’ walk from the theatre.

The box office team can be contacted for booking queries by phone on 0333 009 6690.