Upcoming events
The second part of the Wicked film adaptation, picking up after Elphaba becomes the "Wicked Witch of the West" and Glinda becomes "Glinda the Good". The film follows the estranged friends as they grapple with their new roles, a totalitarian Oz, and a public that sees them as enemies, culminating in a confrontation that seals their fates.
Step into the wonder of the first Christmas with our community production, A Night in the Stable. This beautiful live nativity experience brings together music, storytelling, and heartfelt performances from local children and families. Admission is free, but seating is limited. To ensure your spot, please reserve in advance. We can’t wait to share this special evening with you and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas together.
A real Christmas classic, Miracle of 34th Street opens with one of New York’s most prolific department stores on the brink of collapse, with their only hope of survival being their upcoming Christmas season. When the Santa they’ve hired quits at the last minute, they’re left with a kind bearded gentleman who is convinced he’s the real deal and will the day. However, when he is arrested, the fate of Christmas falls into the hands of six-year-old Susan who must restore the world’s belief in Santa Claus. Tickets are Free (Donations Welcomed)
A story about a fractured mother-daughter relationship, Morgan and Clara, that completely shatters after a tragic accident reveals a devastating secret: Morgan's husband and Clara's father, Chris, was having an affair with Morgan's sister, Jenny. The accident kills both Chris and Jenny, leaving Morgan and Clara to cope with grief and betrayal.
An animated adventure comedy where SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery by following the ghost pirate, the Flying Dutchman, to the deepest parts of the ocean.
Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who turns the mammal metropolis of Zootopia upside down. Testing their growing partnership like never before, they go under cover in new parts of town to crack the case.
Anaconda is the story of two middle-aged guys played by Paul Rudd and Jack Black who finally decide to fulfill a lifelong dream: remaking the ’90s horror film Anaconda. When their hired anaconda dies, they go into the jungle in search of new snakes, and encounter a giant anaconda like the one in the movie Anaconda.
In a fear-ruled kingdom, a young shepherd dares to face a giant and the darkness behind him. His courage awakens a nation, proving true strength comes from trust, not power.
Marty Mauser, a cocky, gifted hustler and top table tennis player in 1950s New York, navigates a world of high-stakes tournaments in London and Tokyo, hustling for cash, getting entangled with a pregnant friend and a wealthy magnate's wife, all while pursuing elusive greatness in a sport few take seriously.
PART OF THE 2025-26 CENTRE STAGE SERIES - Women-led Flamenco Mediterranean Fusion. Tamar Ilana & Ventanas is a 6-piece global music and flamenco band based in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 2011 by "powerhouse vocalist" (Downbeat Magazine) and Jewish-Indigenous artist Tamar Ilana, they've received 4 CFMA nominations, and toured across Canada, the US, Colombia, Portugal, Ireland and Spain. They released their 4th album, AZADI, in 2024: original compositions that reflect on life’s freedoms with strong influences from their unique combination of cultural and musical backgrounds including Flamenco, Sephardic, Balkan, Greek, Turkish, Jazz, Pop, Classical and Mediterranean folk. BUY TICKETS
PART OF THE 2025-26 CENTRE STAGE SERIES - Lennie Gallant is an acclaimed East Coast songwriter with sixteen albums of original material to his name and a long list of awards recognizing his work. His iconic song Peter’s Dream was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and his songwriting has reached audiences around the world—quite literally. One of his albums even accompanied astronauts aboard the International Space Station, orbiting Earth 248 times. Over the years, he has shared the stage with symphony orchestras and performed alongside numerous well-known artists, including the late Jimmy Buffett. BUY TICKETS
She’s authentic. She’s a songstress. She’s a cowgirl. And she is the best kept secret of the west. As last year’s winner of the coveted Rising Star Search at Canada’s most storied country club - Ranchman’s - Morgan’s talented has been on full display with a steady stream of high impact performances across the west including two memorable shows at Country Thunder Alberta, and The Big Valley Jamboree. With sharp wit, a dazzling smile, genuine cowgirl cred, and a voice that can belt out anything from Led Zeppelin to Dolly Parton, it’s no wonder Morgan’s brand has been so appealing to her ever-growing fan base. Her latest album Hardgrass Country was just voted Album of the Year at the 2025 Country Music Alberta Awards! BUY TICKETS
Valdy, is a Canadian folk and country music legend who has toured for forty-six years. HIs solo career began in the early 1970s. He is most known for "Rock and Roll Song", his first mainstream single but Valdy has a treasure trove of songs and stories. He is the winner of two JUNO awards including Folksinger of the Year and Folk Entertainer of the Year. His fourteen albums, including four which are certified gold, have achieved sales of nearly half a million copies. BUY TICKETS
PART OF THE 2025-26 CENTRE STAGE SERIES - Eighteen years ago a number of Ian Tyson's one time sidemen, collaborators and musical admirers came together under the banner of The Gift - Words and Music of Ian Tyson. The Gift rolls through 50 years of Tyson's catalogue, finding room for songs going back to the days of Ian and Sylvia and The Great Speckled Bird, through Ian's honky-tonk years, while making room for a large slice of the cowboy culture music that is heard on albums from Old Corrals and Sagebrush, Cowboyography, 18 Inches of Rain, I Outgrew The Saddle and Songs From The Gravel Road. BUY TICKETS
Called one of Canada’s Top 5 Female Jazz Singers and Top 35 under 35 Jazz Artists by CBC Radio 2, Lica’s deep passion for the music of classic American vocalists like Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole, and Betty Hutton led her to pursue a degree in Jazz Voice Performance at the University of Toronto. Barbra has received accolades for a unique stage approach that stresses subtlty, grace and storytelling, captivating audiences with her genuine warmth and confidence. BUY TICKETS
(18+ Only) A fictitious male stripper troupe (played by some of Canada’s best improv comedians) perform sexylarious comedy. Semi undressed and completely unscripted, they take off their shirts and take on your suggestions to create a whole new genre of comedy. They try to be sexy… it just comes out funny. They sing, they “dance”, and they are ready to make you laugh. A SHOW FOR ALL GENDERS… (Adults Only) WARNING! No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity. BUY TICKETS
Since emigrating to Canada in 2002, Chris Ronald has been recognized as a highly skilled singer, storyteller and musician. His fusion of folk, roots, and Americana music are steeped in his British background and poetic lyrics. One of these early works caught the attention of The Georgia Straight who praised Ronald’s songwriting and “beautifully clear tenor voice” and wondered “where his obvious talent has been hiding for so long.” His sophomore album Timeline catapulted Ronald to a new level in his career with, among other accolades, a nomination for “Songwriter of the Year” at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. Ronald was then signed to esteemed Canadian folk label Borealis Records to release Fragments followed by Light & Dark. Both albums achieved top 10 on the The Folk Chart. BUY TICKETS
PART OF THE 2025-26 CENTRE STAGE SERIES - For nearly two decades, Delhi 2 Dublin has been at the forefront of South Asian fusion music, pioneering a global bass sound they call “Subcontinental Pop”—a high-energy blend of Bhangra, electronic, hip-hop, reggae, and Celtic influences that defies genre and unites dance floors worldwide. As they approach their monumental 20th anniversary in 2026, the band is re-energized, re-inspired, and ready to launch a bold new chapter, creating fresh music for the first time in six years. Founding members Sanjay Seran and Ravi Binning continue to lead the charge, pushing Delhi 2 Dublin’s sound and vision to new heights. BUY TICKETS
A salute to one Canada's most celebrated songwriters - Troubadour "The Songs of Gordon Lightfoot" with Duane Steele and a killer band, brings the timeless music and story of Gordon Lightfoot to life on our stage with amazing songs, multi-media images, and wonderful stories about Gordon's life and career. We guarantee you’ll leave the theatre humming Sundown, Carefree Highway, If You Could Read My Mind and a ton of other great Lightfoot hits. Amazing harmonies, rich storytelling, and a night that feels like coming home. BUY TICKETS
Back by popular demand, Ikons: the Kiss Experience will rock Fort Macleod’s Empress Theatre once again. This authentic concert experience is guaranteed to satisfy even the most diehard Kiss fans. Beginning in the 1970s, with chart-toppers including “Rock and Roll All Nite,” “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” and “Beth”, Kiss is known for its members’ face paint and stage outfits and its pyrotechnics. Come experience the Starchild, the Demon, the Spaceman, and the Catman. You just might think it’s the real deal once you see Ikons’ authentic looks, moves and music. BUY TICKETS
Step into a time machine and relive the magic of the swinging 60's with Calgary's premier Beatles tribute band! All You Need Is Love - A Tribute to The Fab Four offers an authentic homage to the greatest band of all time. They captivate audiences with the remarkable musical energy and the infectious wit and humor that cemented The Beatles as legendary icons. The performance begins in 1964 and continues until 1969. It will captivate you with the band's hit songs and the lively banter among the members and with the audience, which made their shows so delightful to watch. BUY TICKETS
All concerts are supported by Alberta Foundation for the Arts
EMPRESS THEATRE
FORT MACLEOD, ALBERTA
Since 1912 the Empress Theatre has provided a broad spectrum of high quality arts and cultural events to the people of rural Southern Alberta. The Empress is a not-for-profit registered charity that hosts live theatre, world-class music, cinema, summer theatre camps, film festivals, community musicals, weddings, private screenings, conventions, tours, meetings, conferences, symposia, workshops, lectures, debates, rehearsals, memorials, celebrations, benefit concerts, location shoots, live recordings, spiritual experiences, paranormal investigations, parties and more.
The theatre is currently designated an Alberta Historic Resource, is owned and maintained by the Town of Fort Macleod and is operated on their behalf by the Empress Theatre Society.
