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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

4th April 2025 - 10:00 pm

Underdog Rock Club : Feat Jon Mahon

The Middlesbrough Empire
5th April 2025 - 10:00 pm

Belters Only

The Middlesbrough Empire
11th April 2025 - 9:00 pm

Small Trees X Empire present. FERRY CORSTEN

The Middlesbrough Empire
12th April 2025 - 10:00 pm

HIGHER FREQUENCY & AMBIANCE TAKEOVER

The Middlesbrough Empire

Clubbing

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4th April 2025 - 10:00 pm

Underdog Rock Club : Feat Jon Mahon

The Middlesbrough Empire
5th April 2025 - 10:00 pm

Belters Only

The Middlesbrough Empire
11th April 2025 - 9:00 pm

Small Trees X Empire present. FERRY CORSTEN

The Middlesbrough Empire
12th April 2025 - 10:00 pm

HIGHER FREQUENCY & AMBIANCE TAKEOVER

The Middlesbrough Empire
18th April 2025 - 8:00 pm

Retro.

The Middlesbrough Empire
19th April 2025 - 10:00 pm

Kevin & Perry Go Large!

The Middlesbrough Empire
20th April 2025 - 10:00 pm

Empire’s Easter Sunday Bunny Club

The Middlesbrough Empire
26th April 2025 - 3:00 pm

Over 30’s Dayclub

The Middlesbrough Empire
2nd May 2025 - 10:00 am

Underdog presents Limpbizkit (tribute!)

The Middlesbrough Empire
3rd May 2025 - 10:00 pm

Shuffle. Ben Klock

The Middlesbrough Empire
30th May 2025 - 9:00 pm

Pleasure Me Launch Party 💋

The Middlesbrough Empire
7th June 2025 - 6:30 pm

Cheesy Bingo Party

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14th June 2025 - 5:00 pm

The Beat Boutique presents Symphonic Ibiza Live!

The Middlesbrough Empire
28th June 2025 - 7:00 pm

Brutus Gold’s Love Train Disco Show

The Middlesbrough Empire
12th July 2025 - 3:00 pm

80’s Day Disco

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

The Dualers ‘Beach Life Tour 25’

The Middlesbrough Empire