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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Looking ahead

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    Myra DuBois: Be Well

  2. Michael Blaustein is wearing a bright blue v neck top and is standing against white wall looking straight into the camera
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    Michael Blaustein

  3. An illustration of a woman in a black gown with a large heart in the centre of it surrounded by forest and ice, set against a turquoise background.
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    The Snowmaiden

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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.
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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!
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.
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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.
A photo of Hackney Empire from the back of the Stalls, showing the backs of the chairs, the auditorium and the whole stage.
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Hire us

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