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Welcome to Hackney Empire

Over 120 years of bringing unforgettable comedy, theatre, music and more to Hackney. What's next... LET'S DREAM BIG!

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A group of people standing on Hackney Empire beautifully decorated main stage at the

The British Soap Awards 2025

31 May

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Matty Matheson is sitting against a blue back ground wearing a denim jacket and a bright red beenie hat.

Matty Matheson

3 Jun

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Nick Mohammed on a show pony

Nick Mohammed is Mr. Swallow: Show Pony

5 Jun – 20 Oct

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Paul Mirabel sat on a wall wearing a pink jumper with a bouquet of flowers alongside them, against a bright blue background.

Paul Mirabel

6 Jun

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CBeebies Prom characters in a jungle scene with a river and waterfall. Includes a polar bear in uniform, a dog with a hat, a blue cartoon dog, and a frog on lily pads. BBC CBeebies logo at top.

CBeebies Prom: Wildlife Jamboree

13 – 14 Jun

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Looking ahead

  1. The Blessing: Power of Community

    22 Jun
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  2. Four people are smiling inside a red phone booth, set against a scenic cityscape background with a river and illuminated trees at twilight.

    The Lavari Show

    12 Jul
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  3. Dara Ó Briain is wearing all black and is living the camera a cheeky smirk. He is standing against a yellow background with Marcus Brigstocke to one side and Leslie Gold to the other and there is a microphone behind them.

    Laughter to the Rafters

    9 Sept
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We work with 4,000 young people and community members on free projects each year. Come and create your future!
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Our history

Over the last 120 years Hackney Empire has been a music hall, TV studio, bingo hall and a theatre. Find out more about how we got here.
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E8 1EJ
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