Music
Hackney Empire
Performing Arts Theater
Hackney Empire is a historic Grade II* listed theatre in East London, originally opened in 1901 as a music hall. Designed by architect Frank Matcham, the venue hosts a wide variety of performances ranging from theatre and comedy to live music and dance in an ornate, gilded auditorium.
Upcoming Events at Hackney Empire
Upcoming Events4
in 2 daysMansion Party
Tue, 18 Aug @ 10:00 PMHackney Empire · Londonhip hop
Tue, 27 OctDexys Midnight Runners
Tue, 27 Oct @ 7:00 PMHackney Empire · Londonnew wave
Wed, 28 OctDexys Midnight Runners
Wed, 28 Oct @ 7:00 PMHackney Empire · Londonnew wave
Sat, 8 May 2027Hannah Waddingham
Sat, 8 May 2027 @ 8:00 PMHackney Empire · Londonchristmas
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Artists who play at Hackney Empire
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Venue Feel
A seated, sprawling venue.
energy
40
rawness
60
underground
20
outdoor
0
nature
0
view
0
seating
100
dining
20
selectivity
20
queerness
40
age
60
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Tagged as
theatre
comedy
london
historic
performingarts
livemusic
eastlondon
Common questions
What is Hackney Empire like?+
Hackney Empire in London is versatile - the energy shifts with the programme rather than dominating it.
What events does Hackney Empire host?+
Hackney Empire is a historic, Grade II* listed theatre in the heart of East London, designed by the legendary architect Frank Matcham.
What's the crowd like at Hackney Empire?+
Hackney Empire large capacity - festival-scale production in a permanent space.
Where is Hackney Empire?+
Hackney Empire is at 291 Mare St, London E8 1EJ, Hackney neighbourhood, United Kingdom. A map link and directions are on the venue page.
What events are coming up at Hackney Empire?+
Upcoming at Hackney Empire: Mansion Party (18 Aug), Dexys Midnight Runners (27 Oct), Dexys Midnight Runners (28 Oct). 4 events total currently listed.
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