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Burnley Mechanics Theatre
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The Mechanics Theatre is a vibrant and multi-faceted venue in the heart of Burnley town centre; by day it is a thriving bistro serving home cooked food, uniquely presented with excellent service and by night it is one of Burnley’s best evenings out, showcasing a variety of music, theatre and entertainment shows. Pre-show dining experiences help to make the Mechanics, Burnley’s premier night out.
The Theatre boasts a 495 seat auditorium and smaller, more intimate performance spaces of The Front Room and The Loft. The welcoming Lounge Bar has an impressive collection of over 100 gins, serves Burnley’s best Afternoon Tea and a fine selection of local ales, it also plays as a changing exhibition space for local artists and students. A dance rehearsal space and conferencing facilities are also available for hire.
Car parking - free after 6pm, Monday - Friday (contract parking only outside of these times). Saturday Pay & Display, Sunday free.
| Box Office (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 11:00 | - 16:00* |
| Saturday | 10:00 | - 12:45* |
| Sunday | Closed* | |
| Bistro (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 11:00 | - 15:00 |
| Saturday - Sunday | Closed | |
* On performance evenings the ticket office will
remain open until half an hour after showtime.
Sunday: Open one hour prior to performance on event days only.
Pre-show dining available.
The Greatest Magician: an Evening of WondersThis dazzling, five star rated magic show will leave you aching with laughter and dizzy in disbelief.
Carpenters GoldCarpenters Gold supremely captures how they were 'live in concert' and is a must for all fans of the fantastic Karen and Richard.
King of PopWith an incredible band and dancers, Navi takes you closer than ever dreamed to an original Michael Jackson concert.
Johnny Cash RoadshowOnly show to be endorsed by the Cash family.
The Wizard of Oz BalletJoin Ballet Theatre UK as you follow the yellow brick road and discover all the wonders of Oz.
Slay QueenzJoin the latest three winners of RuPaul Drag Race UK for an exclusive spectacular of side-splitting laughs, jaw-dropping vocals and eye-popping outfits.
Sh!t-faced Shakespeare: Much Ado About NothingA classic combination of a hacked-to-bits Shakespeare script, half a dozen professional actors and a bucket load of booze. 
Totally TinaThis breath-taking tribute to Tina Turner celebrates the amazing life and work of the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll.
Talon: The Best of the EaglesThis world class seven-piece band have, over the last quarter of a century, completely transcended the tag of tribute and become, not only revered by their peers but dearly loved by their fans.
An Evening and a Little Bit of a Morning with Mark SteelMark will try to keep it to a decent length, but it could so easily end up as an evening and part of the next day.
The Upbeat BeatlesA two-hour spectacular show not to be missed, for Beatles fans new and old.
Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018
Highly Commended Small Visitor Attaction 2011
Cultural Venue/Organisation Award 2016From junction 10 of the M65 follow the brown and white signs for Burnley Town Centre; after the second roundabout take the right-hand lane to the traffic lights; fork right onto Trafalgar Street then take the first left off the roundabout at the end of the street; you are now on Manchester Road. Burnley Mechanics is on the left next to the Town Hall.
There is a bus stop directly outside the building.
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