live events
Our Live Events season runs from August to September each year, don’t miss out on our amazing shows!
Tooth and Tail is a sharp, emotionally charged exploration of survival, loyalty, and the cost of ambition. Set against a backdrop of shifting alliances and mounting tension, the story follows characters pushed to their limits as they fight for power, purpose, and one another. Blending dark humor, gripping conflict, and unexpected heart, Tooth and Tail delivers an unforgettable journey where every choice leaves a mark.
Presented by the talented students of F.P. Walsh High School, this production showcases the ceativity, dedication, and passion of young performers bringing this compelling story to life. Don’t miss your chance to support local student theatre and experience an evening of powerful live performance - reserve your tickets today!
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.
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.
Step into the captivating world of magic, mind-reading, comedy, and a daring escape with Mind Bender's electrifying live show - The Experience!
Now touring across Canada - including a special stop in Alberta, right here in Fort Macleod! The Experience is a high-energy, interactive spectacle that blurs the line between reality and illusion. From impossible feats to mentalism to Mind Bender's shocking body bag escape, this is a show you have to see to believe. Are you ready to witness the impossible?
Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Steve Poltz - a wildly entertaining songwriter whose concerts feel equal parts folk show, comedy set, and joyful musical chaos. A veteran troubadour known for his razor-sharp observations, masterful guitar work, and completely unpredictable live performances, Poltz turns every show into a one-of-a-kind experience. With stories that make you laugh out loud and songs that sneak in surprising truth and heart, he brings an infectious energy that leaves audiences smiling long after the encore. Whether he’s delivering intimate acoustic moments or launching into spontaneous crowd interaction, Steve Poltz is a live phenomenon best experienced in person
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.
Empress theatre gift cards!
Have a theatre lover in your life? Gift certificates for the Empress are the perfect gift! Drop by the theatre or call the box office to purchase!
