Manchester Ska Foundation bring a full brass-driven ska and 2 Tone night to Empire Rochdale, mixing sharp horn lines with upbeat rhythms and dance-ready grooves. Expect favourites like One Step Beyond, A Message to You Rudy, Baggy Trousers, Mirror in the Bathroom, Too Much Too Young, Night Boat to Cairo, Gangsters and Lip Up Fatty, all fired out with tight timing and plenty of bounce. A lively live band night built around classic ska tunes, fast tempos and songs that keep the floor moving from the first track to the last. Followed by a Live DJ

Get ready for a full-on rock night with Kerrangd, delivering the biggest anthems from alternative, punk, metal, and nu-metal that have dominated the charts and festivals. Expect high-octane energy, singalong choruses, and tracks from bands like Bring Me The Horizon, Slipknot, Green Day, My Chemical Romance and more. With crushing riffs, powerful vocals, and a stage presence that commands the room, this is a night for true rock fans. If you want a live show packed with adrenaline, crowd energy, and all your favourite rock hits, Kerrangd is the ultimate ticket to a proper rock party. Followed by a live DJ

Fleetwood Mad bring the songs and harmonies of Fleetwood Mac to Empire Rochdale with a live show that stays true to the originals while letting the music breathe. Expect favourites like Go Your Own Way, Dreams, The Chain, Rhiannon, Everywhere, Little Lies, Dont Stop, Gypsy and Landslide, played with care, strong vocals and attention to detail. This is a night for fans who want to hear the catalogue properly performed live focused on melody, harmony and the timeless writing that made Fleetwood Mac one of the most loved bands of all time. Followed by a live DJ

A night dedicated to the anthems of Bon Jovi, bringing the big choruses, arena-ready hooks and 80s rock attitude to Empire Rochdale. Expect classics like Livin on a Prayer, You Give Love a Bad Name, Its My Life, Wanted Dead or Alive, Always, Bad Medicine, Runaway, Keep the Faith, Bed of Roses and Blaze of Glory, all played with punch and confidence. This is an event built around songs everyone knows, fist-in-the-air choruses, melodic guitar lines and that unmistakable Bon Jovi sound, delivered live and made for singing along from start to finish. Followed by a Live DJ

A live celebration of Def Leppards biggest songs, bringing polished riffs, layered vocals and arena-scale hooks to Empire Rochdale. Expect favourites like Pour Some Sugar on Me, Animal, Love Bites, Rock of Ages, Photograph, Hysteria, Armageddon It, Foolin, Rocket and Lets Get Rocked, all delivered with precision and drive. This is an event built around big production songs and huge choruses melodic hard rock done properly, staying true to the sound that made Def Leppard one of the biggest bands of their era. A must-see night for fans of 80s rock and stadium choruses. Followed by a Live DJ

Guns N Yorkshire Roses bring the sound and attitude of Guns N Roses to Empire Rochdale with a straight-up, hard-hitting live tribute. Expect all the big hitters like Sweet Child O Mine, Welcome to the Jungle, Paradise City, November Rain, Nightrain, You Could Be Mine, Mr Brownstone, Patience and Rocket Queen, delivered with bite, swagger and loud guitars. This is a night built on raw riffs, long solos and proper rock excess, the songs that made Guns N Roses one of the most dangerous and iconic bands of their era, played live and done justice. Followed by a Live DJ

The Madchester Experience recreate the iconic sounds of BRIT bands such as The Stone Roses, The Happy Mondays, Oasis, Blur, The Verve, The Farm, EMP, The Charlatans and many more... Taking their audiences on a trip back to the 90’s indie era with the attitude and baggy fashion to boot.

Get ready for a proper old-school dance night as NRG Ali brings live vocals and soaring saxophone to the Empire. This is feel-good dance music done live, mixing classic club anthems with big hooks and hands-in-the-air moments. Expect crowd favourites and old-school staples like Show Me Love, Finally, Rhythm Is a Dancer, Gypsy Woman, Freed From Desire, Music Sounds Better With You, Insomnia and Lolas Theme, all lifted by live sax lines that cut straight through the room. If you want a lively night out with real energy, familiar tunes and a live twist that makes it stand out from a standard DJ night, this ones made for you. Followed by a Live DJ

The Love Generation Reggae Band live at Empire Rochdale, bringing a night packed with reggae favourites and laid-back party vibes. Expect well-known classics like Three Little Birds, Is This Love, Red Red Wine, Kingston Town, Stir It Up, Pass the Dutchie, Monkey Man, The Israelites, Could You Be Loved, and Buffalo Soldier, all played live with warmth and groove. A perfect night for reggae fans, casual listeners and anyone after a relaxed but lively night out with great tunes, good drinks and a proper live band atmosphere. Followed by a Live DJ

Stax of Soul bring the deep grooves and raw emotion of classic soul to Empire Rochdale, drawing from the golden era of Stax, Motown and funk-driven R&B. Expect timeless tracks like Respect, Soul Man, Dock of the Bay, I Cant Turn You Loose, Mustang Sally, I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Aint No Mountain High Enough and Knock on Wood, all delivered with tight rhythms and powerful vocals. This is an event built around feel and musicianship rich basslines, sharp horn lines, and songs meant to be played live, loud, and full of soul. Followed by a LIve DJ

Totally Tina brings the powerhouse hits and iconic stage presence of Tina Turner to Empire Rochdale with a high-energy live tribute packed with legendary anthems. Expect all the classics, Proud Mary, River Deep Mountain High, Simply the Best, Private Dancer, and more delivered with big vocals, crowd interaction and a proper feel-good atmosphere from start to finish. A perfect Friday night of timeless hits, sing-alongs and pure entertainment. Followed by a Live DJ

Transmission brings the stark, atmospheric sound of Joy Division to Empire Rochdale, focusing on mood, space and intensity rather than polish. Expect defining tracks like Love Will Tear Us Apart, Transmission, Shes Lost Control, Disorder, Atmosphere, Shadowplay, New Dawn Fades, Isolation, Digital and Dead Souls, all performed with restraint and respect for the originals. This is an event built around tension and feeling, minimal arrangements, driving basslines and that unmistakable dark pulse that made Joy Division one of the most influential bands of their time. Followed by a Live DJ

Step into the world of one of raps biggest icons with The Eminem Show, bringing all the energy, attitude and hits of Eminem to Empire Rochdale. Expect all the classics Lose Yourself, Without Me, The Real Slim Shady, Stan, Rap God and more performed with precision, flow and raw stage energy. From rapid-fire verses to crowd-pleasing sing-alongs, this is a high-octane show that captures the spirit of the real thing. Whether youre a longtime fan or just love a powerful live performance, The Eminem Show delivers a night of unforgettable rap hits and full-on energy. Followed by a live DJ

Fat Lip bring a full-on pop punk night to Empire Rochdale, packed with fast hooks, shout-along choruses and turn-of-the-2000s attitude. Expect a hit-filled set drawing from the golden era of pop punk, with tracks like All the Small Things, Fat Lip, American Idiot, Basket Case, My Friends Over You, Sugar, Were Goin Down, The Middle, Sk8er Boi, and Whats My Age Again? fired out back to back. This is an event built for jumping, singing, and reliving the days of baggy jeans and loud guitars straight-up pop-punk anthems played live and loud. Followed by a Live DJ

Get ready to relive the magic of ABBA with Mamma Mia!, the ultimate live tribute delivering all the iconic hits you know and love. From Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Take a Chance on Me, Waterloo, Super Trouper, Gimme! Gimme!! To Fernando, Knowing Me, Knowing You, SOS, and The Winner Takes It All, the band delivers a sparkling, high-energy performance full of dazzling harmonies and show-stopping moments. With infectious energy, stunning vocals, and singalong fun from start to finish, Mamma Mia! is the perfect night out for ABBA fans and anyone ready to dance, sing, and celebrate the timeless pop classics. Followed by a live DJ

The Coldplay Tribute brings a night of soaring melodies, shimmering guitars and uplifting anthems to Empire Rochdale, capturing the bands signature build-and-release sound. Expect favourites like Yellow, Fix You, Viva La Vida, Paradise, Clocks, The Scientist, A Sky Full of Stars, Adventure of a Lifetime and Hymn for the Weekend, flowing from intimate moments into huge, hands-in-the-air choruses. A live set built around atmosphere, melody and songs that grow bigger as the night goes on perfect for fans who love modern stadium-sized pop-rock done live. Followed by a Live DJ

Sould Out are an 8-piece soul, Motown and funk band based in Manchester, bringing real live music and full big-band energy to Empire Rochdale. Expect a set packed with classics like Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Aint No Mountain High Enough, Superstition, Respect, I Want You Back, Play That Funky Music and Knock on Wood, driven by tight rhythms, punchy horns and powerful vocals. A proper live band night built around groove, musicianship and songs that fill the floor classic soul and funk played the way its meant to be heard. Followed by a Live DJ

AC/DC Experience bring the thunderous riffs and straight-ahead rock power of AC/DC to Empire Rochdale with a loud, no-nonsense live tribute. Expect all the heavy hitters like Back in Black, Highway to Hell, Thunderstruck, You Shook Me All Night Long, Hells Bells, T.N.T., Whole Lotta Rosie, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap and Shoot to Thrill, delivered with crunching guitars and driving drums. This is a night built on big hooks, hard riffs, and classic rock energy, songs made to be played loud and sung even louder. Followed by a Live DJ

AKA Noel Gallagher brings the songs and swagger of Noels post-Oasis catalogue to Empire Rochdale, focusing on the anthems and melodic rock that defined his solo years. Expect tracks like If I Had a Gun, AKA What a Life!, Everybodys on the Run, The Death of You and Me, In the Heat of the Moment, Holy Mountain, Ballad of the Mighty I, Lock All the Doors, and She Taught Me How to Fly, mixed with the unmistakable songwriting style fans know so well. A night centred on sharp guitars, strong melodies and singalong choruses a live tribute to one of British rocks most recognisable voices and songwriters. Followed by a LIve DJ

Metallicish bring the speed, precision and heavy sound of Metallica to Empire Rochdale with a full-throttle live tribute. Expect face-melting tracks like Enter Sandman, Master of Puppets, Nothing Else Matters, Seek & Destroy, For Whom the Bell Tolls, One, Sad But True, Fade to Black and Creeping Death, delivered with tight musicianship and relentless drive. A night built for metal fans who want the riffs loud, the solos long and the songs played properly, classic Metallica power from start to finish. Followed by a Live `DJ

A night dedicated to the music of Queen, bringing their biggest songs and unmistakable sound to Empire Rochdale in a full live tribute. Expect classics like Bohemian Rhapsody, Dont Stop Me Now, Somebody to Love, We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, Radio Ga Ga, Another One Bites the Dust, Killer Queen, I Want It All and Under Pressure, all performed with care and respect for the originals. This is an event built around great songwriting and powerful performances, big melodies, layered vocals and songs that still feel massive when played live. A must for Queen fans who want to hear the catalogue done properly Followed by a Live DJ

After a sold-out debut that marked our very first theatre show and the filming of our official showreel, The Fleetwood Mack Experience is thrilled to return for one more unforgettable night celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac! Join us with a fresh performance packed with iconic hits from every era of the band's storied history. From the blues rock of Peter Green to the era-defining anthems of Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie, well take you on a powerful musical journey through Fleetwood Macs timeless catalogue featuring classics like Go Your Own Way, Rhiannon, The Chain, Oh Well, and many more. Were also returning with brand-new additions to our setlist, including the blistering blues hit Shake Your Money Maker, the atmospheric title track from Tango in the Night, and even more surprises to keep fans old and new on their toes!

Ultimate Reggae bring a warm, feel-good celebration of reggae, ska and Caribbean-inspired classics to Empire Rochdale, delivering a night built on great vibes and timeless tunes. Expect smooth, laid-back grooves mixed with upbeat rhythms, big singalong moments and all the feel-good anthems that keep the room moving and smiling from start to finish. From sunshine-soaked reggae classics to skanking ska favourites, this is music made for dancing, singing along and losing yourself in the moment. Whether youre a lifelong reggae fan or just after an uplifting night out, Ultimate Reggae provide the perfect soundtrack for positive energy and nonstop good times. Followed by Live DJ

Fresh off the back of their stint as opening act for ADELE’S August 2024 Munich Residency, we are excited to welcome The Spice Girls Experience to “Live at Kilworth “ for the first time. Join Ginger, Scary, Sporty, Baby and Posh as they perform all of your favourite chart-topping Spice Girls hits including Wannabe, Stop, Say You’ll Be There, Who Do You Think You Are, Viva Forever, Too Much, Goodbye, Holler, 2 Become 1, and Mama, all with their superb live backing band. Don’t miss your chance to Spice Up your Life at Kilworth!