Upcoming events
THE PAPERBOYS - Mexican Son Jarocho music mixed with Irish Jigs and Reels / Country & Bluegrass / MARIA DUNN TRIO - Juno Award winning Scottish songwriter in the folk tradition of storytelling / JAMES KEELGHAN - Juno award and Canadian Folk Music Award winning contemporary folk music / KYLE McKEARNEY - Seven-piece Canadian Country Music Award winning country music outfit / CATHERINE MACLELLAN - Juno award winning folk-roots songer and songwriter / BTU BENTALL TAYLOR ULRICH - Powerhouse super group of Canadian songwriting royalty.
The Empress Theatre and F.P. Walshe High School Drama present Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The story follows the turbulent relationship between Elizabeth Bennet, the daughter of a country gentleman, and Fitzwilliam Darcy, a rich aristocratic landowner. They must overcome the titular sins of pride and prejudice in order to fall in love and marry.
A generational story about families and the special place they inhabit, sharing in love, loss, laughter, and life. From the reunited director, writer, and stars of Forrest Gump (1994), Here is an original film about multiple families and a special place they inhabit. The story travels through generations, capturing the human experience in its purest form. Tom Hanks and Robin Wright star in this tale of love, loss, laughter and life, all of which happens, right Here.
When a villain kidnaps Santa Claus from the North Pole, an E.L.F. (Extremely Large and Formidable) operative joins forces with the world's most accomplished tracker to find him and save Christmas.
Join us at the Empress Theatre for this “one performance only” unique event. Based on the international bestseller by Barbara Robinson, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER follows six siblings who sneak into church searching for snacks and walk away with the lead roles in the town pageant. Grace is directing the performance for the very first time; she and her daughter Beth and husband Bob are less than amused. But the play’s mischievous stars might unwittingly teach a community the true meaning of Christmas. Admission is FREE but donations to the Empress Theatre can be made inside.
Misunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take very different paths.
After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced, in an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced.
Tracy Millar’s “My Roots Are Showing” Tour is like a time machine to the heart of country music. For more than two decades. she’s been the custodian of pure country sound, gracing airwaves, theatres, festivals, and halls across Alberta. Her unmistakable voice is a pure country instrument rooted deep in her adoration for traditional country music.
In 2020, Kyle McKearney was restless and ready to start something new. After spending time in Nashville and being a part of many varied musical projects, he settled in Alberta and began posting YouTube videos of himself performing cover songs. It was the start of a creative reinvention, and two years later Kyle’s debut solo album Down-Home received a Canadian Country Music Association award nomination for Alternative Country Album of the Year.
Catherine MacLellan has been captivating audiences with her music for over two decades. From the idyllic province of Prince Edward Island, Catherine's songs reflect her connection to the land and the people that call it home. Her musical passion runs in the family; her father, Gene MacLellan, wrote beloved hits like "Snowbird". Her sound embraces a wide range of themes and influences over her 7 albums.
Barney Bentall, Tom Taylor and Shari Ulrich first played in November 2007 at a song-writer concert on Bowen Island. Their collaboration grew from the enjoyment for both artists and their audiences. A year later, recorded “Live at Cates Hill”: an eclectic mix of the character, voices and songwriting talents of these three unique artists…or, as someone said, two Canadian legends and the number one draft pick!
This might not be your traditional tribute show, but trust me, you’re gonna get your fill of live Beatles music. Becoming The Beatles: Unplugged is a theatrical event weaves together over 300 stunning projections, 20 live songs and fascinating behind the scenes stories. Musician/story-teller Haley Marie orchestrates these elements as she guides you through the history-making events and heart breaking moments of the Beatles. With years of research and musical anaysis at her fingertips, Marie delivers a world-class performance about four lads who rose to incredible fame, their connection to classical music and how they changed the world forever.
Stage Fright - The Def Leppard Experience performs hit after hit, and fan favorite deep tracks from the UK rock band - Def Leppard. With tons of Def Leppard song material in their vault, Stage Fright entertains audiences, and keep the party rocking !! Every show has won over the hearts of Def Leppard fans time and time again !! From past Def Leppard live tour's wardrobe changes and vintage looking guitars / stage props to the incredible loud and proud sound execution of song after song. Stage Fright - The Def Leppard Experience delivers every time !
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.