Hackney Empire
- Address
- 291 Mare Street, E8 1EJ London
Next date here
Upcoming showsNext date at Hackney Empire (London): Jack and The Beanstalk, 6 dates from 21 to 28 November 2026. 3 upcoming shows through 2 November 2027, £12.80 to £25.65.
Programme checked on 13 November 2026.
Hackney Empire has 3 upcoming shows in London, mostly Comedy and Stand-up & comedy, £13 to £26.
No show tonight at Hackney Empire. Next: Sat 21 November — Jack and The Beanstalk. No date this week.
Performance calendar
6 upcoming dates
Upcoming shows
About — The theatre
Hackney Empire is a theatre on Mare Street, in Hackney in the London Borough of Hackney. Originally designed by Frank Matcham it was built in 1901 as a music hall, and expanded in 2001. Described by The Guardian as "the most beautiful theatre in London" it is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. In 2021, pop singer Leona Lewis became the patron of the Empire.
The architectural writer Nikolaus Pevsner described the Hackney Empire as "among the best-surviving Edwardian suburban variety theatres". Samantha Ellis in The Guardian writes, "From Chaplin to Gracie, the Hackney Empire played host to the greatest stars of music hall".
Text adapted from the Wikipedia article “Hackney Empire” (en), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Hackney Empire?
291 Mare Street, E8 1EJ London.
What are the next shows at Hackney Empire?
Next dates at Hackney Empire: Sat 21 November — Jack and The Beanstalk, Sat 30 January — The Rottys 2027 and Tue 2 November — Patrick Spicer: The Big Daddy Spice Tour. The full calendar is on this page, updated every day.
How do I buy tickets for Hackney Empire?
Tickets for upcoming dates at Hackney Empire are sold on Theatre Tickets Direct, Ticketmaster and See Tickets. Every listing on this page links straight to the box office for that date.
What kind of shows are on at Hackney Empire?
The upcoming line-up at Hackney Empire splits between Comedy (1) and Stand-up & comedy (1).
Theatres nearby
Other theatres a few minutes from Hackney Empire:
- Club Empire 60 m away
- Hackney Town Hall 70 m away
- MOTH Club 130 m away
- Bread & Butter Arch 140 m away
- Paper Dress Vintage 140 m away
Artists who have played here
Recent history
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Stand-up & comedy
At The Empire With Nina Conti
Hackney Empire
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Pop, rock & indie
Jacob Alon + Paulie Swan + Sara Parkman
Hackney Empire
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Other show
Maisie Adam: Whatsherface
Hackney Empire
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Pop, rock & indie
Dexy's Midnight Runners
Hackney Empire
- Rescheduled
Other show
Seann Walsh: This Is Torture
Hackney Empire
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Other show
Susan Calman: Tall Tales
Hackney Empire