The Empire

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Located in Toowoomba, Queensland, The Empire is the largest regional theatre precinct in Australia and is both an architectural showpiece and a vibrant home to the performing arts.

Experience an evening of bold contrasts, vibrant textures and unforgettable orchestral music with Queensland Symphony Or...
07/09/2026

Experience an evening of bold contrasts, vibrant textures and unforgettable orchestral music with Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Symphonic Stories. 🎻✨

Hear Copland’s beautiful Clarinet Concerto, performed by Section Principal Irit Silver, alongside playful works by Bernstein and Gershwin, Tchaikovsky’s jubilant Polish Symphony, Mozart’s much-loved Turkish March and a world premiere from QSO Compose alumnus Jonathan Platz.

📅 Thursday 10 September | 7:30pm
🎟️ Book now:https://empiretheatre.com.au/whats-on/queensland-symphony-orchestra-symphonic-stories

07/09/2026

Bubbles are about to take over! 🫧✨

The Bubble Spectacular brings Dr Hubble's Bubble Show to life with tiny bubbles, BIG bubbles, tornadoes, volcanoes, square bubbles—and maybe even a bubble you can stand inside!

Packed with laughs, audience participation and plenty of bubble-filled surprises, it’s a fun school holiday outing for kids and their grown-ups.

Get ready to pop, bounce and boogie! 🫧🎉

🎟️ Book now: https://empiretheatre.com.au/whats-on/the-bubble-spectacular

Christmas gets a big-band treatment with The Australian Army Band 🎄🎺One of Australia’s finest military bands returns for...
06/09/2026

Christmas gets a big-band treatment with The Australian Army Band 🎄🎺

One of Australia’s finest military bands returns for a special Christmas performance, bringing together powerful brass, saxophones, rhythm and vocals.

Expect a mix of big-band favourites, festive classics and contemporary hits from a band renowned for its musical excellence and impressive live performances. 🎶✨

🎟️ Book now: https://empiretheatre.com.au/whats-on/the-australian-army-band-2026

05/09/2026

Got a budding magician at home? 🎩✨

School of Magic gives kids aged 8–12 the chance to learn tricks, master the basics of illusion and build their confidence, all under the guidance of a magician from Theatre of Magic.

They’ll learn, perform, make new friends and even take home a few tricks to keep practising.

Presented by Theatre Of Magic - Australia as part of THRIVE Festival.

🎟️ Spots are filling up qu**ky, don;t miss out: https://empiretheatre.com.au/workshops/school-of-magic

04/09/2026

🎟️ JUST RELEASED: New On Stage Saloon Seating for Calamity Jane! 🤠

From Queensland Theatre Company comes a raucous revival celebrating the wildest woman in the Wild West.

Featuring the amazing Naomi Price, this bold reimagining is packed with big laughs, classic songs, grit and heart, with audiences pulled right into the action.

Wild, witty and wonderfully unruly.

🎟️ Saddle up and book now: https://empiretheatre.com.au/whats-on/calamity-jane

04/09/2026

Things are about to get seriously out of this world. 🚀

Into Space, presented by ARC Circus as part of THRIVE Festival, follows a team of astronauts on a mission that pushes them to their limits.

Asteroids, alien life, a separated crew and a long way from home set the scene for a spectacular display of acrobatics, physical theatre and ensemble performance.

🎟️ Book now: https://empiretheatre.com.au/whats-on/into-space

Get ready for a Christmas show with a little bit of everything 🎄✨The Greatest Christmas Show returns in 2026 with new ac...
03/09/2026

Get ready for a Christmas show with a little bit of everything 🎄✨

The Greatest Christmas Show returns in 2026 with new acts, new magic, new carols and, of course, Santa himself.

Expect soaring aerialists, dazzling dancers, live singers, spectacular illusions and plenty of festive fun for the whole family.

Christmas plans? Consider them sorted. 🎅

🎟 https://empiretheatre.com.au/whats-on/the-greatest-christmas-show

What will you discover behind the curtain? 🔍✨The Hunt for The Empire takes 6–12-year-olds on an adventure through the th...
03/09/2026

What will you discover behind the curtain? 🔍✨

The Hunt for The Empire takes 6–12-year-olds on an adventure through the theatre, where they’ll become history detectives, solve puzzles, play dress-up and uncover hidden secrets along the way.

And just when they think they’ve found it all, an epic light show awaits! 💡

A fun school holiday adventure for curious young explorers, presented as part of THRIVE Festival.

🎟️ Book now: https://empiretheatre.com.au/whats-on/the-hunt-for-the-empire-2026

02/09/2026

After a sold out performance in 2025, The Fabulous Blues Brothers are back with a 12-piece band, blazing horns, fiery fiddle, sharp suits and plenty of attitude. 🎷

Expect all the big ones, from Gimme Some Lovin’ and Soul Man to Rawhide and Folsom Prison Blues, as Jake and Elwood take you on a rowdy ride through blues, soul, country and western.

Bring your dancing shoes. You’re going to need them. 🤠🎶

🎟️ Book now: https://empiretheatre.com.au/whats-on/the-fabulous-blues-brothers-live-at-bob-s-country-bunker

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54-56 Neil Street
Toowoomba, QLD
4350

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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+611300655299

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