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MIDDLESBROUGH’S PALACE OF VARIETIES

Opened in 1897 The Middlesbrough Empire is one of only 3 surviving theatres designed by Ernest Runtz and is one of the oldest entertainment venues in the North East of England. Following constant substantial restoration, it is working successfully as a live music and performance venue with its much-loved proscenium arch stage and iconic original features remaining the focal point over 100 years after their installation.

The Empire has played hosts to the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Laurel & Hardy, Harry Houdini, Roger Sanchez, The Arctic Monkeys and James Arthur, has supported fresh up and coming talent through BBC Introducing and NME new music tours, is an active member of the Music Venue Trust and is an official grass roots music venue, supporting and championing local talent. The Empire is also the official venue of Teesside University.

Events

6th September 2025 at 3:00 pm

The Signatures – Northern Soul Live!

The Middlesbrough Empire
6th September 2025 at 10:00 pm

One Empire presents PITBULL (live tribute)

The Middlesbrough Empire
6th September 2025 at 10:00 pm

riffraff takeover!

The Middlesbrough Empire
13th September 2025 at 10:00 pm

One Empire presents SCHAK

The Middlesbrough Empire

Clubbing

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6th September 2025 at 3:00 pm

The Signatures – Northern Soul Live!

The Middlesbrough Empire
6th September 2025 at 10:00 pm

One Empire presents PITBULL (live tribute)

The Middlesbrough Empire
6th September 2025 at 10:00 pm

riffraff takeover!

The Middlesbrough Empire
13th September 2025 at 10:00 pm

One Empire presents SCHAK

The Middlesbrough Empire
17th September 2025 at 6:45 pm

SEED Talks: The Science behind AUDHD

The Middlesbrough Empire
19th September 2025 at 10:00 pm

Underdog presents Avril Lavigne (live tribute)

The Middlesbrough Empire
26th September 2025 at 7:00 pm

Initialize – The Middlesbrough Empire

The Middlesbrough Empire
27th September 2025 at 3:00 pm

90’s Daytime Disco

The Middlesbrough Empire
3rd October 2025 at 9:00 pm

Retro.

The Middlesbrough Empire
10th October 2025 at 7:00 pm

The Dualers ‘Beach Life Tour 25’

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18th October 2025 at 3:00 pm

Over 30s Dayclub MIDDLESBROUGH – Home before dark

The Middlesbrough Empire
18th October 2025 at 9:00 pm

Mode 7th Birthday – SOSA

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24th October 2025 at 9:00 pm

KRYPTIC 4TH ANNIVERSARY – RAVE ROYALTY TAKEOVER!

The Middlesbrough Empire
25th October 2025 at 11:00 pm

Sigma | Middlesbrough

The Middlesbrough Empire
8th November 2025 at 3:00 pm

ABBA DAY PARTY

The Middlesbrough Empire
15th November 2025 at 7:00 pm

Finn Forster

The Middlesbrough Empire
21st November 2025 at 8:00 pm

Sugarshack presents CREAM!

The Middlesbrough Empire
6th December 2025 at 3:00 pm

Over 30s Dayclub MIDDLESBROUGH – Christmas party

The Middlesbrough Empire
13th December 2025 at 10:00 am

The Labubu Party – Family Friendly Disco

The Middlesbrough Empire
20th December 2025 at 6:00 pm

East 17 + More Live – Xmas Special

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