Hackney Empire 25/26 Season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting theatre line-ups in East London! With a mix of live music, immersive theatre, comedy giants, orchestral experiences, and even space-inspired performances, there’s something for every kind of culture lover.
Here’s Why You Should See It!
The Hackney Empire 25/26 Season offers a powerhouse of performances running from June 2025 to March 2026. Highlights include the return of Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana, The Blessing for Windrush Day, and a dynamic new orchestral season with the City of London Sinfonia. It’s theatre, music, and storytelling in its most exciting form.
What to Expect
🌟 The Blessing: Power of Community
Taking place on 22 June 2025 to mark Windrush Day and Refugee Week, this uplifting event will feature R&B and soul legend Terri Walker, mass choirs, drumming, spoken word and steel pan magic. All proceeds go to support engagement programmes.
🎻 City of London Sinfonia’s New Frontiers Season
From Jurassic Park and Moana to Rimsky-Korsakov, Messiaen, and a space opera inspired by NASA data, this four-concert series (Sept 2025–March 2026) includes immersive shows at both Hackney Empire and Hackney Church.
🩰 Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana
From 4–6 November 2025, Acosta Danza brings a fresh Cuban twist to the festive classic, complete with Tchaikovsky’s score and sizzling choreography.
🎭 Comedy & Theatre Gold
- Phil Hanley: Spellbound – 12 Sept 2025
- Kojo Anim: Married to the Game – 28 Sept 2025
- Kane Brown: Don’t Listen to Me – 12 Oct 2025
- White Yardie: Straight Outta Jamaica – 27 Oct 2025
- Michelle de Swarte: The Afters – 21 Feb 2026
- Bridget Christie: Jacket Potato Pizza – 20 March 2026
- Oliver Samuels: Di Prodigal Pickney – 13 Oct 2025
🎤 Live Podcasts & Special Events
- The British Soap Awards 2025 – 31 May 2025
- Matty Matheson Live – 11 June 2025
- Oxventure: Tales From the Guild – 30 Jan 2026
How to Get Tickets
Tickets are now available for all shows at Hackney Empire, covering the 2025–2026 season. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something unforgettable in the heart of East London.
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👉 Camden Fringe London 2025 Preview
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