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About
The Empire Theatre is considered the second largest theatre in the country and one of the widest in Europe, playing host to big-name touring productions, musicals and concerts.
Named as The Prince of Wales Theatre and Opera House, it was opened on Lime Street in October 1866. Since then, the theatre has been through many changes like in name, ownerships and architectural. The most recent was in 1998, when it increases the stage size and the auditorium was also modernised and increase to seat 2381 people.
Throughout the years the Empire has gone from strength to strength; showcasing the best in local, national and international talent.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
The Liverpool Empire Theatre is located on Lime Street and is easily accessible by road. For SATNAV use L1 1JE.
Car-parking:
The theatre does not have its own parking facilities but Liverpool boasts many city centre car parks with reasonable rates and many are within 5 minutes walk of the theatre. The closest car parks are located at Mount Pleasant, Lord Nelson Street, Queen Square and at St John’s Shopping Centre on Lime Street. St. John’s Car Park offers discounted parking of £2.50 for patrons visiting local theatres after 6.00pm and leaving before midnight. Queen Square car park offers discounted parking of £2.00 for Liverpool Empire Theatre customers on production of a ticket stub. The rate would allow customers to park from 5.00pm to 9.00am the next day.
Public Transport Directions
By Train:
The Liverpool Empire Theatre is next door to Lime Street Station. Local (Wirral Line) and National rail services stop at this station. Please use the Lord Nelson Street exit for the theatre.
By Bus:
Key services stop on Lime Street including the 101, C2, C3 , C5, 10, 10A and 10B
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent571
- Very Good327
- Average121
- Poor44
- Terrible42
Recent Reviews:
- ron hLiverpool, United KingdomTrip type:CouplesHorrified
Monday, 15th October 2018We booked two tickets to see by the waters of Liverpool As a special treat and was horrified of the condition of the upholstery in the dress circle. For the price we paid for the tickets £32 each we... Read full review - Chris LTrip type:CouplesDated seating
Sunday, 14th October 2018When we arrived the lift was broken another lady with walking problems was getting upset because her seats were in the circle she couldn’t do the stairs. But they did fix it as we were allowed in the... Read full review - Janet HEllesmere Port, United KingdomTrip type:CouplesBy the Waters of Liverpool
Friday, 12th October 2018This was the sequel to Twopence to Cross the Mersey which we had previously seen. A very professional and well acted performance by all the actors. A shame that the audience wasn't bigger to... Read full review
Awards
- Regional Awards
Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards Winner 2017 2017
Opening Times
| 2018 (1 January 2018 - 31 December 2018) |
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* Check the website for What's On at the Liverpool Empire
