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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Babatunde Aléshé: Babahood

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BBC Sing East!

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Music Service Gala and Mayor's Music Awards 2024

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Belter for the Shelter

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Looking ahead

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    Shebada: Man Problem!

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    Creative futures

    Alter Ego 2024

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    Manon Lescaut

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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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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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Hire us

Looking for an iconic theatre to hire for your next event? Look no further.
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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.