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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

11th October 2024 - 10:00 pm

UNDERDOG Empire Rock Fridays

The Middlesbrough Empire
18th October 2024 - 7:00 pm

Tees Live

The Middlesbrough Empire
25th October 2024 - 9:00 pm

Sugar Shack Classics

The Middlesbrough Empire
31st October 2024 - 9:00 pm

Creeps x Halloween

The Middlesbrough Empire

Clubbing

Fridays Middlesbrough

COMING SOON

MONTHLY ALT FRIDAYS

Saturdays Empire

ONE EMPIRE

EVERY SATURDAY

11th October 2024 - 10:00 pm

UNDERDOG Empire Rock Fridays

The Middlesbrough Empire
18th October 2024 - 7:00 pm

Tees Live

The Middlesbrough Empire
25th October 2024 - 9:00 pm

Sugar Shack Classics

The Middlesbrough Empire
31st October 2024 - 9:00 pm

Creeps x Halloween

The Middlesbrough Empire
1st November 2024 - 9:00 pm

Small Trees & Empire present. Andy Whitby & Ultrabeat (Halloween Rave)

The Middlesbrough Empire
16th November 2024 - 7:00 pm

The Killerz (official tribute)

The Middlesbrough Empire
16th November 2024 - 10:00 pm

Higher Frequency (Goes Hard) – Devils Club Takeover

The Middlesbrough Empire
23rd November 2024 - 7:00 pm

Morgan Wallen Tribute UK Live!

The Empire
29th November 2024 - 7:00 pm

Bingo Revolution

The Middlesbrough Empire
30th November 2024 - 9:00 pm

One Empire presents…NATHAN DAWE!

The Empire
7th December 2024 - 7:30 pm

Brutus Gold’s Love Train Disco Show

The Middlesbrough Empire
21st December 2024 - 7:00 pm

Ultimate Stone Roses & Happy Mondaze (LIVE)

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

The Dualers ‘Beach Life Tour 25’

The Middlesbrough Empire