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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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Jamali Maddix is posing with a phone to his ear wearing a black t-shirt and an incredulous look on his face.

Jamali Maddix: Aston

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A collage of comedians put together against a purple background.

World Comedy Clash 2025

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A collage of characters from The Wiggles all wearing bright colours set against a blue background.

The Wiggles

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Delta Goodrem with wet hair is wearing a black top and staring at the camera, with water and stars behind her.

Delta Goodrem - Mistaken Identity: A Night of Celebration

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Looking ahead

  1. A photo of Brian Bilston and Henry Normal where one of them is covering the other person's face with their hand

    Brian Bilston & Henry Normal

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  2. Ellie Taylor is standing against a baby blue background and is wearing a pink leopard print shirt, with a black bow in her hair while holding a dark green old school telephone.

    Ellie Taylor: Palavering!

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  3. Ashley Walters is starting straight into the camera with a straight face and he is wearing a grey jumper while sitting against a brown background.

    Ashley Walters: Always Winning

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A Creative Futures workshop focusing on a young woman wearing a yellow top and black dungarees with bright blue braids. She is sat surrounded by other young people.

Take part

We work with 4,000 young people and community members on free projects each year. Come and create your future!
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A young person is rapping into a microphone whilst about 10 other dancers in colourful clothing dance around her. They are lit by bright blue lights.

Support our work

As a registered charity, we depend on your support to help keep us at the heart of our communities.
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A photo of Hackney Empire from the back of the Stalls, showing the backs of the chairs, the auditorium and the whole stage.

Hire us

Looking for an iconic theatre to hire for your next event? Look no further.
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A photo of the outside of Hackney Empire when it opened in 1901 showing members of the public and a horse and cart going past.

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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