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.

Hidden between the pages are the traces of lives once lived - letters, photographs, pressed flowers, forgotten notes and...
08/06/2026

Hidden between the pages are the traces of lives once lived - letters, photographs, pressed flowers, forgotten notes and memories waiting to be rediscovered 📖✨

The Next Chapter: Things Left in Books is a moving live performance blending music, storytelling and personal history into an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Presented by Shoebox Theatre Company and The Accidentals, this beautifully crafted production is playing for three shows only.

Book now before it’s gone: https://empiretheatre.com.au/whats-on/the-next-chapter-things-left-in-books

❤️🤠 Australia’s favourite country music couples are back in 2026!Country Love: The Ultimate Date Night returns this June...
08/06/2026

❤️🤠 Australia’s favourite country music couples are back in 2026!

Country Love: The Ultimate Date Night returns this June for an unforgettable evening of music, stories and feel-good entertainment.

Featuring three powerhouse duos:
✨ Gina Jeffreys & Rod McCormack
✨ Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley
✨ Jay & Mark O’Shea

With a combined 47 Golden Guitar Awards, 7 ARIA Awards and nominations, 6 kids, 149 guitars and 1 banjo between them, this is country music at its most authentic and entertaining.

Expect hit songs, rich harmonies, cheeky banter and plenty of audience moments along the way 🎶

🎟️ Don’t miss it this June: https://empiretheatre.com.au/whats-on/country-love

07/06/2026

After a sell-out Brisbane season, CALAMITY JANE is riding into Toowoomba 🤠✨

Led by the phenomenal Naomi Price, this bold new take on the beloved musical brings all the charm, humour and heart of the Wild West to life in a fresh, high-energy production.

A spirited night of song, story and spectacle that has audiences rushing to grab tickets 💫

Secure your seats today: https://empiretheatre.com.au/whats-on/calamity-jane

🎭✨ Go behind the iconic red curtain ✨🎭Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes? Step inside the country’s largest re...
07/06/2026

🎭✨ Go behind the iconic red curtain ✨🎭

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes? Step inside the country’s largest regional performing arts venue and uncover the magic for yourself.

Explore stunning architecture, discover rich history, and venture backstage on this guided 90-minute tour, plus enjoy a light morning tea along the way.

🎟️ Book now and experience theatre from a whole new perspective: https://empiretheatre.com.au/whats-on/the-empire-historical-tours-2025

After multiple sold-out tours and millions of fans worldwide, Isaac Butterfield returns to Toowoomba with his biggest sh...
05/06/2026

After multiple sold-out tours and millions of fans worldwide, Isaac Butterfield returns to Toowoomba with his biggest show yet: Armageddon🤘

Saying what everyone else is too scared to, Isaac takes on everything from relationships and everyday life to the absurdities of modern society, all delivered with his signature dark humour and brutal honesty.

🎟️ Bigger, badder, balder, and completely unfiltered: https://empiretheatre.com.au/whats-on/isaac-butterfield-armageddon

🎟️ ON SALE NOW - Boy & Bear | Tripping Over Time Regional Tour.Fresh from sold-out landmark shows at the Sydney Opera Ho...
04/06/2026

🎟️ ON SALE NOW - Boy & Bear | Tripping Over Time Regional Tour.

Fresh from sold-out landmark shows at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt and Brisbane’s Riverstage, Boy & Bear are bringing their powerhouse live set to Toowoomba, joined by special guest Nana’s Pie.

Expect soaring harmonies, big energy, and the kind of live performance that’s cemented them as one of Australia’s most celebrated acts.

Tickets on sale now, don’t miss out: https://empiretheatre.com.au/whats-on/boy-and-bear-tripping-over-time-regional-tour

04/06/2026

Celebrating 50 years of Hotel California, Australian Eagles Show brings the iconic album to life in full, followed by a second set of the band’s greatest hits.🎸✨

Led by Michael Thompson and Shayne Browne and backed by a powerhouse five-piece band, the show delivers the timeless harmonies and classic sound of the Eagles with authenticity and precision.

Featuring favourites like Desperado, New Kid in Town, Life in the Fast Lane, and Hotel California, plus solo classics from Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Glenn Frey. 🎶

A powerful night of music, legacy, and nostalgia, grab your tickets today: https://empiretheatre.com.au/whats-on/australian-eagles-show-50-years-of-hotel-california

04/06/2026

YOU & ME and The Land of Lost Things 🌍✨

Join YOU and ME on a wildly funny adventure through the Land of Lost Things -where nothing stays where it should!

From snapping turtles and flying socks to treasure-hungry pirates and a very anxious bull, this chaotic quest has it all 😂

With a bathtub boat, a guinea pig detector, and just a bit of luck, the mission is simple: find the lost things… and try not to get eaten by sharks along the way.

From the creators of the Treehouse series comes a brilliantly bonkers live adventure for kids aged 6–12 and their grown-ups.

🎟️ https://empiretheatre.com.au/whats-on/andy-griffiths-you-and-me-and-the-land-of-lost-things

CDP Theatre Producers

03/06/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO | Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 😂🎤

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow returns with a stacked lineup, including crowd favourite Jayemanne alongside a killer mix of stand-up talent.

Expect sharp punchlines, fresh material, and a night packed with non-stop comedy energy ✨

Book your tickets today: https://empiretheatre.com.au/whats-on/melbourne-international-comedy-festival-roadshow-2026

Radiance Academy Toowoomba and Toowoomba Ballet College present a vibrant celebration of dance in their Mid Year Showcas...
03/06/2026

Radiance Academy Toowoomba and Toowoomba Ballet College present a vibrant celebration of dance in their Mid Year Showcase.

Featuring a spectacular lineup of Radiance Teams, Soloists and Open Classes, and featuring a new work by Toowoomba Ballet College.

🎟️ Book now: https://empiretheatre.com.au/whats-on/mid-year-showcase

Address

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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