Hackney Empire
A historic Grade II*-listed East London theatre bringing music hall heritage, stand-up comedy, music, and pantomime.
- Mon – Sat, 09:00 – 19:00
- $$
- 291 Mare Street
- 4.5 (2540 reviews)
Description
With a 124-year history spanning music hall, television studios, and the stage, Hackney Empire operates as a registered charity balancing drama and dance with free community and youth arts initiatives. Inside, the auditorium pairs strong sound quality with an undeniably close-quarters setup, where seating is notoriously snug with tight legroom and audiences sit arm to arm.
Upcoming events
Noor-e-dastaan By BhuwinSep 6 · 00:00 BSTHackney, LondonWhat did you do yesterday? With Max Rushden and David O'DohertySep 7 · 00:00 BSTHackney, LondonMarine Leonardi: Mauvaise GraineSep 12 · 00:00 BSTHackney, LondonNish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice GuySep 18 · 00:00 BSTHackney, LondonOPEN HOUSE GUIDED TOURSSep 19 · 00:00 BSTHackney, LondonThe Jack & Ash Show LIVESep 19 · 00:00 BSTHackney, LondonOPEN HOUSE GUIDED TOURSSep 20 · 00:00 BSTHackney, LondonLaughter to the RaftersSep 21 · 00:00 BSTHackney, LondonChi Stand-up Comedy SpecialOct 6 · 00:00 BSTHackney, LondonSimon Amstell: I Love It HereOct 9 · 00:00 BSTHackney, LondonThe Worst Poets ClubOct 11 · 00:00 BSTHackney, LondonTalawa Iconic: 40th Anniversary ShowcaseOct 13 · 00:00 BSTHackney, LondonThe Drifters — live music at Hackney EmpireOct 14 · 00:00 BSTHackney, LondonGluck: Orpheus and EurydiceOct 16 · 00:00 BSTHackney, LondonElena Langer: Ariadne & Purcell: Dido & AeneasOct 17 · 00:00 BSTHackney, LondonThe World As We See ItOct 20 · 00:00 BSTHackney, LondonPioneers of Comedy meets Next GenOct 24 · 00:00 BSTHackney, LondonHenning Wehn: Acid WehnOct 25 · 00:00 BSTHackney, LondonDexys Midnight RunnersOct 27 · 00:00 GMTHackney, LondonDexys Midnight RunnersOct 28 · 00:00 GMTHackney, LondonJack and the BeanstalkNov 21 – Dec 31Hackney, LondonNanny of the MaroonsJul 7 – Jul 11Hackney, LondonGood to know
Near Hackney CentralFairly priced drinks