Empress Theatre Fort Macleod

09/04/2026

If you're looking for some weekend fun in Fort Macleod, check out the Circus at the Fort, with two free movies showing at the Empress on Saturday afternoon!

12 p.m. - The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)
and
2 p.m. - Circus (1928 - Charlie Chaplin's last silent film)

Concession will be open! 🍿🥤

09/04/2026

Lloyd Spiegel Music is a bluesman at his core, a guitarist by trade, a comedian by nature, and a showman at heart. 💙

The Australian Blues Award winner's powerful vocals, jaw-dropping guitar prowess, humour and storytelling create a captivating performance that crosses genres and generations.

Check him out at the Empress on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Tickets are $42.50 at MacleodEmpress.com or 403-553-4404.

Lloyd Spiegel Wednesday, October 14. 2026 - 7:30 PM Tickets:  $42.50 Students: $37.50 Award-winning Australian blues artist Lloyd Spiegel delivers a powerhouse evening of blues, roots, and soulful storytelling. Renowned for his masterful guitar playing, dynamic stage presence, and unforgettable...

09/04/2026

IN THE CINEMA:
Sept. 4 to 10
The Rivals of Amziah King
Rating: R

Friday: 7 pm
Saturday: 7 pm
Sunday Matinée: 2 pm
Sunday: 7 pm
Monday: 7 pm
Tuesday: 7 pm
Wednesday: 7 pm
Thursday: 7 pm
$9 Adult, $7 Student, $5 Senior/Child . . . Tuesday is $5 for everyone

09/03/2026

📣 *Regular Office Hours Resume!* 📣

Our Box Office has returned to regular hours for the fall and winter. You can reach us in the office between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays.

MacleodEmpress.com is always open! 🔗

09/01/2026

More than just a concert, an evening with Steve Poltz is a joyous, off-the-rails ride through brilliant songwriting, quick-witted storytelling, and raw musical spontaneity.

Playing hundreds of shows a year, Poltz has built a reputation for unforgettable performances packed with laughter, audience interaction, and songs that hit both the funny bone and the heart.

His unique blend of folk, comedy, and freewheeling energy creates an atmosphere that feels intimate, raucous, and completely alive.

Tickets are $40 at MacleodEmpress.com or 403-553-4404.

Steve Poltz Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Tickets:  $40.00 An evening with Steve Poltz is more than a concert — it’s a joyous, off-the-rails ride through brilliant songwriting, quick-witted storytelling, and raw musical spontaneity. Playing hundreds of shows a year, Poltz has built a...

08/31/2026

Oct 14 at the Empress! Check out this fantastic Australian blues/rock/roots guitarist, songwriter and singer. Tickets are only $42.50 at MacleodEmpress.com!

My biggest Canadian tour ever kicks off in three weeks! Can’t wait! Tickets: lloydspiegel.com

08/31/2026

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Zachary Lucky is one of Canada's leading voices in contemporary folk and roots music. With his warm baritone, evocative songwriting, and prairie-inspired storytelling, Lucky delivers an intimate concert filled with memorable songs that celebrate the beauty, resilience, and spirit of everyday life.

Tickets are $40 at MacleodEmpress.com or 403-553-4404. 🍂

Zachary Lucky Saturday, October 3, 2026 7:30 PM Tickets: $40.00 Acclaimed Canadian songwriter Zachary Lucky brings his signature blend of folk, country, and roots music to the stage with songs steeped in prairie landscapes, life on the road, and the stories that connect us. Known for his rich barito...

08/28/2026

IN THE CINEMA:
Aug. 28 to Sept. 3
The End of Oak Street
Rating: PG-13

Friday: 7 pm
Saturday: 7 pm
Sunday Matinée: 2 pm
Sunday: 7 pm
Monday: 7 pm
Tuesday: 7 pm
Wednesday: 7 pm
Thursday: 7 pm

$9 Adult, $7 Student, $5 Senior/Child . . . Tuesday is $5 for everyone

08/26/2026

🎸 In 1962, four lads from Liverpool changed the world.

Relive the magic of Beatlemania with All You Need is Love! ❤️Join us at the Empress on Sat., Sept. 26 and sing along to the songs that became the soundtrack of a generation.

With authentic costumes, harmonies and allll the nostalgia, it’s a chance to feel like a '60s teenager (maybe for the second time?)!

All you need is love… and a ticket! ✌️ Get yours for $40 at MacleodEmpress.com or 403-553-4404.

All You Need is Love - Tribute to the Fab Four September 26, 2026 at 7:30PM Tickets:  $40.00  Relive Beatlemania!! Step back into the era that changed music forever with All You Need is Love — the ultimate tribute to The Beatles. From the early hits of She Loves You and I Want t...

08/25/2026

Award-winning multi-instrumentalist Andrew Collins joins fellow string masters Adam Shier and James McEleney for an unforgettable evening. Blending folk, chambergrass, jazz, and new acoustic roots music, The Andrew Collins Trio delivers dazzling instrumental interplay, soaring harmonies, and captivating performances that have earned multiple JUNO nominations and Canadian Folk Music Awards.

Catch them at the Empress on Friday, Sept. 18. Tickets are $42.50 at MacleodEmpress.com or 403-553-4404.

A protected heritage building, this charming little venue presents events, music and films.