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7 November 2022, 10:52 | Updated: 9 November 2022, 09:24

Peter Kay announces first stand-up tour in 12 years

How to get Peter Kay tour 2023 tickets: The comedian's website crashed after he announced his first stand up shows in 12 years.

Peter Kay has brought the internet to a stand still after he announced his return to stand-up.

The comedian hasn’t fronted a stand up show since he cancelled his 2017 tour due to "unforeseen family circumstances".

Revealing his return to the stage, Peter also posted a hilarious clip of him moving a rug while discussing the upcoming tour.

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The 49-year-old added: "It's good to get back to what I love doing best, stand-up comedy."

His comeback was announced during an advert break in the series launch of ITV's I'm A Celebrity and sent fans into meltdown.

So much so, that the website to buy tickets actually crashed just minutes after the news was revealed.

"These will fly out quicker than Glastonbury tickets," wrote one person on Twitter, while another said: "Your websites crashed already [laughing emoji] welcome back."

A third added: "Best news ever! Welcome back!,” while a fourth said: “This is AMAZING news . . . So happy.”

Here’s all the details you need to know:

Peter Kay tour 2023 dates:

• Fri 02 December 2022 Manchester AO Arena
• Sat 03 December 2022 Manchester AO Arena
• Sat 17 December 2022 Birmingham Utilita Arena
• Fri 06 January 2023 Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
• Sat 07 January 2023 Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
• Fri 20 January 2023 Leeds First Direct Arena
• Fri 17 February 2023 Sheffield Utilita Arena
• Thu 23 February 2023 Belfast SSE Arena
• Fri 24 February 2023 Belfast SSE Arena
• Thu 09 March 2023 Newcastle Utilita Arena
• Fri 10 March 2023 Newcastle Utilita Arena
• Thu 23 March 2023 Birmingham Resorts World Arena
• Thu 06 April 2023 Dublin 3Arena
• Fri 07 April 2023 Dublin 3Arena
• Fri 05 May 2023 Glasgow OVO Hydro
• Sat 06 May 2023 Glasgow OVO Hydro
• Fri 19 May 2023 Leeds First Direct Arena
• Fri 16 June 2023 Cardiff International Arena
• Sat 17 June 2023 Cardiff International Arena
• Fri 14 July 2023 Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
• Sat 15 July 2023 Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
• Fri 11 August 2023 Sheffield Utilita Arena

Peter Kay London tour dates

Peter Kay is doing a monthly residency at the O2 as part of his huge comeback tour.

His first date begins on Friday 16th December and he will go on to perform 21st January, 18th February, 22nd March and 22nd April.

This will run each month until Saturday 18th November 2023.

How to get Peter Kay priority tickets:

Tickets are scheduled to go on sale on Saturday, November 12, at 10am.

Prices will start at £35 (Not including fees) and could rise to £135 for the Best Seat Package.

Tickets may also be bought for Peter Kay’s nationwide tour via www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk.

All prices include admin fee and there will also be a handling fee of £2.50 will be added to each order.

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You’ll Have To Act Fast If You Want Peter Kay Tour Tickets

The return of the garlic bread king is a hotly-anticipated event.

Beloved comedian, and all-round TV icon , Peter Kay has announced that he’s going back on tour . It’s been over a decade since Kay has entertained the masses, having put on his last collection of shows in 2010. That particular run earned him the Guinness World Record for the biggest-selling stand-up tour of all time , having sold over a million tickets for 113 dates.

Kay’s upcoming tour will be much smaller overall, however there’s an extra special addition to the schedule, as Kay has now revealed he’ll be doing a monthly residency at London’s O2 Arena. “It’s good to get back to what I love doing best, stand-up comedy, and if there’s ever a time people need a laugh it’s now ,” Kay said. “And with the cost of living at an all-time high, ticket prices are starting from £35 — the same price they were on my previous tour in 2010.” Kay’s Better Late Than Never tour kicks off this December, starting in Manchester before making his way across the UK. Here’s everything you need to know before buying tickets for Kay’s hotly-anticipated comeback.

Where Is Peter Kay Touring?

The comedian will play shows across the UK , in addition to gigs in Dublin and Belfast. Kay will play double dates in Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, Nottingham, and Cardiff, in addition to three dates in Sheffield.

2 & 3 December – AO Arena, Manchester

17 December – Utilita Arena, Birmingham

6 & 7 January – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool

20 January – First Direct Arena, Leeds

17 February – Utilita Arena, Sheffield

23 & 24 February – SSE Arena, Belfast

9 & 10 March – Utilita Arena, Newcastle

23 March – Resorts World Arena, Birmingham

6 & 7 April – 3Arena, Dublin

5 & 6 May – OVO Hydro, Glasgow

19 May – First Direct Arena, Leeds

16 & 17 June – Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff

14 & 15 July – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

11 August – Utilita Arena, Sheffield

Peter Kay’s Monthly Residency At London’s O2

When the beloved comedian revealed the dates and locations for his upcoming UK tour, London-based fans were disheartened to have been skipped . But it turns out, Kay had bigger plans in mind for the capital city. During an appearance on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, the comedian announced a monthly residency at London’s O2 Arena from Dec. 16, 2022 to Nov. 18, 2023.

“Of course I’m not going to not do London,” he said. With this move, Kay becomes the first artist in history to perform monthly at London’s O2 for a whole year. The artist also expressed gratitude for fans, who welcomed his decade-late tour with warmth: “ Huw Edwards is going to queue up for tickets… Him? I cannot get my head (around) it.”

Where Can I Buy Peter Kay Tickets?

Tickets for Kay’s tour will be very popular, so it’s imperative to act fast. The comedian had planned to do shows in 2018 , but had to cancel due to family matters. However, he briefly appeared at a benefit concert marking the reopening of the Manchester Arena following the terrorist attack in May 2017, in addition to a couple of shows in 2021. Both shows at the Manchester O2 Apollo sold out within 30 minutes , so you better be prepared at 10 a.m. on November 12 when tickets for his upcoming tour go on sale. Tickets will start at £35, the same amount as during Kay’s 2010 tour, and there will be no pre-sale.

Tickets will be available via Ticketmaster UK , Ticketmaster IE , Gigs and Tours , and Kay’s website .

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Peter Kay tickets: How to get tickets for the new 2023 tour dates, prices and the full list of extra shows

Peter kay is returning to live comedy for the first time in 12 years with a massive uk tour.

Peter Kay is back, and his new show is receiving rave reviews.

Kay is returning to live comedy for the first time in 12 years with a massive UK tour.

The 49-year-old comedian cancelled his last tour in December 2017, citing “unforeseen family circumstances” , and has been largely absent from the public eye for the four years since.

What has the reaction to the show been?

Peter Kay wept after his long-awaited return to the stage in Manchester was met by a prolonged standing ovation on 2 December.

The much-loved Bolton comedian has begun a new record-breaking tour. His return in 2022 has been met by huge demand for tickets, with more than a quarter of a million people joining an online queue last month.

Mr Kay’s first show was at the AO Arena in Manchester on Friday, with fans describing it as a night of high emotions.

Fans on social media described the emotional scenes before the show kicked off, with the audience chanting his name and clapping for several minutes as he took to the stage on Friday evening.

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Ellie Middleton tweeted: “Peter kay came out on stage and everyone gave him a standing ovation for about 5 minutes and he cried and I actually can’t cope.”

Andrew Flynn added: “What an absolute privilege to be there for Peter Kay’s return to the big stage. He got a standing ovation for his entrance and was reduced to tears, never seen anything like it. No spoilers, just a superb night.”

Following the applause, Kay had to compose himself, pausing to lean against a stool before dabbing his eyes, then telling the audience: “Oh Jesus look at me, I mean what’s that all about… how am I supposed to do bloody comedy now?”

He reportedly added: “Lovely Manchester you made me cry… where did it come from, all that emotion?”

His new show has received glowing reviews, with critics saying it follows a familiar theme of nostalgia gags and riffs on modern technology, as well as fresh material.

Writing in The Guardian , Brian Logan said he was particularly impressed by a “jaw-dropping pageant” during an encore which he described as “spectacular”.

What are the new tour dates?

He announced the extra shows, which span 2023 and 2025, on BBC Radio on Thursday.

He said: “First of all, I want to say thanks to everyone who’s bought tickets to my tour, and I really do appreciate it.

“We’ve finally managed to book some more extra dates.”

The new tour dates include:

• Sunday 29 January, 2023 – Glasgow OVO Hydro
• Monday 30 January, 2023 – Newcastle Utilita Arena
• Friday 6 October, 2023 – Birmingham Utilita Arena
• Friday 17 November, 2023 – Sheffield Utilita Arena
• Saturday 2 December, 2023 – Manchester AO Arena
• Friday 15 December, 2023 – Leeds First Direct Arena
• Thursday 20 March, 2025 – London 02 Arena
• Monday 6 October, 2025 – Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
• Saturday 22 October, 2025 – Liverpool M&S Bank Arena

Peter Kay announces extra dates have been added to his live stand-up tour for 2023 and beyond! Tickets go on sale this Sunday at 10am from https://t.co/yALT0w3iaq pic.twitter.com/wca386bFMF — Peter Kay (@peterkay_co_uk) December 8, 2022

How can I get the new tickets?

Tickets will go on sale this Sunday 11 December from 10am through Ticketmaster . Kay confirmed that ticket pricing would not be out of people’s reach. He said: “With the cost of living at an all-time high, ticket prices are starting from £35 – the same price they were on my previous tour in 2010.

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EXTRA DATES ADDED FOR 2023 AND BEYOND

Following the announcement of a nationwide arena tour and a record-breaking monthly residency at The O2, London; one of Britain’s best loved comedians, Peter Kay has announced extra dates for 2023 and beyond…

The extra dates include shows in Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield and more.

With an astonishing 28 th show added to the London residency at The O2.

Additionally, there will be British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted performances on selected dates.

“It’s good to get back to what I love doing best, stand-up comedy and if there’s ever a time people need a laugh it’s now”

“And with the cost of living at an all-time high, ticket prices are starting from £35. The same price they were on my previous tour in 2010”

Peter’s 2010 tour still officially ranks with the Guinness Book of World Records as the biggest selling comedy tour of all time.

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Please note the 05 May 2023 performance will be a signed performance by a British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter. Tickets for this service can be purchased through our Accessible Bookings Line on 0141 576 3230  (open Mon-Fri 9am-2pm)

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How to get tickets for Peter Kay’s 2023 UK tour

The comedian returns for his first proper slate of gigs in 12 years

Peter Kay has announced additional dates for his UK tour – find all the details on how to secure tickets below.

The comedian, who has largely been on a hiatus from public appearances after cancelling his last UK tour in December 2017 due to “unforeseen family circumstances”, initially announced his return on November 6 with an advert during ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

His comeback tour kicked off with two dates in Manchester from December 2, 2022 and continues throughout 2024 and 2025.

“It’s good to be back to what I love doing best, stand-up comedy and if there’s ever a time people need a laugh it’s now,” Kay said. “And with the cost of living at an all-time high, ticket prices are starting from £35. The same price they were on my previous tour in 2010.”

Peter Kay announces extra dates have been added to his live stand-up tour for 2023 and beyond! Tickets go on sale this Sunday at 10am from https://t.co/yALT0w3iaq pic.twitter.com/wca386bFMF — Peter Kay (@peterkay_co_uk) December 8, 2022

The extra dates include new shows in London, Glasgow, Newcastle, Nottingham, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield and Birmingham and more. A 28th show for his London residency at The O2 Arena has also been announced for March 20, 2025.

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Tickets for these extra dates are now  available here . We will update this page when the full set of dates is released.

Check out the full list of tour dates below and information on pre-sale tickets.

DECEMBER 2022 2 – Manchester, AO Arena  3 – Manchester, AO Arena 16 – London, The O2 17 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena

JANUARY 2023 6 – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena 7 – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena 20 – Leeds, First Direct Arena 21 – London, The O2

FEBRUARY 2023 17 – Sheffield, Utilita Arena 18 – London, The O2 23 – Belfast, SSE Arena  24 – Belfast, SSE Arena 25 – Belfast, SSE Arena

MARCH 2023 9 – Newcastle, Utilita Arena 10 – Newcastle, Utilita Arena 22 – London, The O2 23 – Birmingham, Resorts World Arena

APRIL 2023 6 – Dublin, 3Arena 7 – Dublin, 3Arena 21 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena 22 – London, The O2

MAY 2023 5 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro 6 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro 19 – Leeds, First Direct Arena 20 – London, The O2

JUNE 2023 2 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena 3 – London, The O2 16 – Cardiff, International Arena 17 – Cardiff, International Arena

JULY 2023 14 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena 15 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena 28 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena 29 – London, The O2

AUGUST 2023 11 – Sheffield, Utilita Arena 29 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena 30 – London, The O2

SEPTEMBER 2023 9 – London, The O2 22 – Manchester, AO Arena 23 – Manchester, AO Arena

OCTOBER 2023 7 – London, The O2 8 – Leeds, First Direct Arena 19 – Manchester, AO Arena 20 – Manchester, AO Arena

NOVEMBER 2023 5 – Manchester, AO Arena 6 – Manchester, AO Arena 18 – London, The O2

DECEMBER 2023 1 – Manchester, AO Arena 15 – Leeds, First Direct Arena 16 – London, The O2

JANUARY 2024 5 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena 6 – London, The O2 26 – Manchester, AO Arena 27 – Manchester, AO Arena

FEBRUARY 2024 9 – Manchester, AO Arena 10 – Manchester, AO Arena 23 – Sheffield, Utilita Arena 24 – London, The O2

MARCH 2024 8 – Manchester, AO Arena 9 – Manchester, AO Arena 22 – Leeds, First Direct Arena 23 – London, The O2

APRIL 2024 5 – Manchester, AO Arena 6 – Manchester, AO Arena 19 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena 20 – London, The O2

MAY 2024 3 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena 4 – London, The O2 17 – Manchester, AO Arena 18 – Manchester, AO Arena

JUNE 2024 1 – Leeds, First Direct Arena 2 – London, The O2 12 – Sheffield, Utilita Arena 14 – Manchester, AO Arena 15 – Manchester, AO Arena

JULY 2024 13 – London, The O2 26 – Manchester, AO Arena 27 – Manchester, AO Arena

AUGUST 2024

8 – Belfast, SSE Arena 9 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena 23 – Manchester, AO Arena 24 – Manchester, AO Arena

SEPTEMBER 2023 6 – Sheffield, Utilita Arena 20 – Manchester, AO Arena 21 – Manchester, AO Arena

OCTOBER 2024 7 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena 18 – Manchester, AO Arena 19 – Manchester, AO Arena

NOVEMBER 2024 1 – Manchester, AO Arena 2 – Manchester, AO Arena 15 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena 29 – Manchester, AO Arena 30 – Manchester, AO Arena

DECEMBER 2024 6 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena 20 – Manchester, AO Arena 21 – Manchester, AO Arena

JANUARY 2025 10 – Manchester, AO Arena 11 – Manchester, AO Arena 24 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena

FEBRUARY 2025 8 – Manchester, AO Arena

MARCH 2025 7 – Leeds, First Direct Arena 21 – Manchester, AO Arena

APRIL 2025 5 – Manchester, AO Arena

MAY 2025 2 – Sheffield, Utilita Arena 17 – Manchester, AO Arena

DECEMBER 2025 21 – Birmingham, Resorts World Arena

How can I get early access tickets for Peter Kay’s UK tour?

O2 customers can get early access to tickets through the O2 Priority app, with the pre-sale continuing now for 48 hours after it opened on Thursday (November 10) at 10am.

Peter Kay is back on tour 🎤 😂 This is not a drill. O2 customers can get Priority Tickets at 10am on Thursday, 48 hours before general release 🎟️ @peterkay_co_uk #O2Priority pic.twitter.com/WvXN7WkB9V — O2 (@O2) November 6, 2022

Such was the demand for Peter Kay tickets that the O2 Priority website and app crashed under the weight of visitors yesterday (November 10).

“We’re seeing unprecedented demand for Peter Kay tickets & we know a lot of you can’t access Priority,” a statement on Twitter read. “Sorry, we’re working on it. Please be patient; this is by far the highest demand we’ve ever seen for Priority Tickets in 15 years. The presale lasts for 48h so keep checking.”

We’re seeing unprecedented demand for Peter Kay tickets & we know a lot of you can’t access Priority. Sorry, we’re working on it. Please be patient; this is by far the highest demand we’ve ever seen for Priority Tickets in 15 years. The presale lasts for 48h so keep checking. — O2 (@O2) November 10, 2022

There’s an additional pre-sale for Three+ members to selected shows. To access the pre-sale, you need to be a Three UK customer (Pay Monthly or Pay As You Go) and have registered on the Three+ app before the pre-sale opens. If you’re signed up, a limited number of tickets are now available (from Thursday (November 10) at 10am) for up to 48 hours for the below shows.

DECEMBER 2022 2 – Manchester, AO Arena  3 – Manchester, AO Arena 

JANUARY 2023 20 – Leeds, First Direct Arena

MARCH 2023 9 – Newcastle, Utilita Arena 10 – Newcastle, Utilita Arena

MAY 2023 19 – Leeds, First Direct Arena

Kay’s last UK tour took place in 2010, titled The Tour That Doesn’t Tour Tour… Now On Tour , which broke the Guinness World Record for the best-selling stand-up tour ever.

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How to get tickets for Peter Kay’s 2023 tour

New dates have just been added due to unprecedented demand

Peter Kay,  the iconic Bolton-born comic, will be performing  his first live tour in more than a decade in 2024. The comedian holds the 2010 Guinness Book of World Records for the biggest-selling comedy tour of all time, so you can bet that getting your hands on some tickets this time round is going to be tricky (but worth it).

When the first batch of tickets went live, O2 and Virgin said the sale was ‘by far the highest demand we’ve ever seen for priority tickets in 15 years’ and the O2 priority ticket website crashed as a result. More dates were added to the tour, but for any disappointed fans who couldn’t tickets for any of those either, we’ve got great news.  Kay added 11 new dates in 2023-2025, bringing the total number of shows to 121 for the ‘Better Late Than Never’ tour.

These dates span Glasgow, Newcastle, Birmingham, Sheffield, Manchester, Leeds, London, Dublin, Belfast, Nottingham and Liverpool, so there’s bound to be one vaguely nearly you.

If you’re planning to catch one of Kay’s live shows as he tours the country in 2024, h ere’s everything to know about his return and how to get tickets.

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When do new Peter Kay tour tickets go on sale?

Peter Kay has just announced 11 new dates for 2023, 2024 and 2025. Tickets for the latest dates go live on Sunday December 11   2022 at 10am .

How can I get tickets?

Tickets are available on  Ticketmaster , See Tickets and the Ticket Factory . 

H ow much do tickets cost?

Luckily, Peter Kay understands that times are hard as the cost-of-living crisis continues to squeeze our wallets, which is why he’s said he will be keeping the price of tickets the same as his previous tours: they start from £35.

Why did the last tour get cancelled?

This tour is a comeback after the comedian cancelled a 14-month long stand-up tour back in 2017.

In a statement on Twitter at the time, Kay said: ‘Due to unforeseen family circumstances I deeply regret that I am having to cancel all of my upcoming work projects.’

What has he said about the tour?

Kay said: ‘It’s good to get back to what I love doing best, standup comedy, and if there’s ever a time people need a laugh it’s now.

‘And with the cost of living at an all-time high, ticket prices are starting from £35. The same price they were on my previous tour in 2010.’

Kay also said that he couldn’t believe that the original tour announcement had made headline news and that he was ‘overwhelmed’ by the reaction from fans. ‘I should only be on the news if I’m dead, not on tour!’ he said.

Is he doing a special residency in London?

Peter Kay will perform a monthly residency at London’s O2 Arena in Greenwich, starting on December 16 and running until November 18 2023. The venue has a capacity of 20,000. 

Where are the shows on the tour?

Peter Kay’s tour will start on December 2 2022 at the Manchester AO Arena, and his run will end on August 11 2023 at the Utilita Arena Sheffield. There will then be five further dates across 2025. The tour will travel through Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Belfast, Newcastle, Dublin, Cardiff and Glasgow.

Peter Kay’s UK tour dates (including the new ones and the London residency shows) are:

Fri 02 December 2022 – Manchester AO Arena

Sat 03 December 2022 – Manchester AO Arena

Fri 16 December 2022 – London O2 Arena 

Sat 17 December 2022 – Birmingham Utilita Arena

Fri 06 January 2023 – Liverpool M&S Bank Arena

Sat 07 January 2023 – Liverpool M&S Bank Arena

Fri 20 January 2023 – Leeds First Direct Arena

Sat 21 January 2023 – London O2 Arena 

Sun 29 January 2023  – Glasgow OVO Hyrdo 

Mon 30 January 2023  – Newcastle Utilita Arena

Fri 17 February 2023 – Sheffield Utilita Arena

Sat 18 February 2023 – London O2 Arena 

Thu 23 February 2023 – Belfast SSE Arena

Fri 24 February 2023 – Belfast SSE Arena

Thu 09 March 2023 – Newcastle Utilita Arena

Fri 10 March 2023 – Newcastle Utilita Arena

Wed 22 March 2023 – London O2 Arena 

Thu 23 March 2023 – Birmingham Resorts World Arena

Thu 06 April 2023 – Dublin 3Arena

Fri 07 April 2023 – Dublin

Fri 21 April 2023 –  Birmingham Utilita Arena

Sat 22   April  2023 – London O2 Arena 

Fri 05 May 2023 – Glasgow OVO Hydro

Sat 06 May 2023 – Glasgow OVO Hydro

Fri 19 May 2023 – Leeds First Direct Arena

Sat 20 May   2023 – London O2 Arena 

Sat 03 June 2023 – London O2 Arena 

Fri 02 June 2023 –  Birmingham Utilita Arena

Fri 16 June 2023 – Cardiff International Arena

Sat 17 June 2023 – Cardiff International Arena

Fri 14 July 2023 – Nottingham Motorpoint Arena

Sat 15 July 2023 – Nottingham Motorpoint Arena

Fri 28 July 2023  – Birmingham Utilita Arena

Sat 29 July   2023 – London O2 Arena 

Fri 11 August 2023 – Sheffield Utilita Arena

Sat 12  August 2023 – Sheffield Utilita Arena

Tue 29 August 2023 – Birmingham Utilita Arena

Wed 30 August 2023 –  London O2 Arena 

Sat 09 September 2023 – London O2 Arena

Fri 08 September 2023 –  Leeds First Direct Arena

Fri 22  September 2023 –  Manchester AO Arena

Sat 23  September 2023 –  Manchester AO Arena

Fri 06 October 2023  – Birmingham Utilita Arena

Sat 07 October 2023 – London O2 Arena

Thu 19 October 2023 – Manchester AO Arena

Fri 20 October 2023 – Manchester AO Arena

Sun 05 November 2023 – Manchester AO Arena

Mon 06 November 2023 – Manchester AO Arena

Fri 17 November 2023  – Sheffield Utilita Arena

Sat 18 November 2023 – London O2 Arena

Fri 01 December 2023 – Manchester AO Arena

Sat 02 December 2023  – Manchester AO Arena

Fri 15 December 2023  – Leeds First Direct Arena

Fri 05 January 2024 – Birmingham Utilita Arena

Sat 06 January 2024 – London 02 Arena

Fri 26 January 2024 – Manchester AO Arena

Sat 27 January 2024  – Manchester AO Arena

Fri 09 February 2024 – Manchester AO Arena

Sat 10 February 2024 – Manchester AO Arena 

Fri 23 February 2024 – London O2 Arena

Sat 24 February 2024 – London O2 Arena

Fri 08 March 2024 – Manchester O2 Arena

Sat 09 March 2024  –  Manchester O2 Arena

Fri 22 March 2024  – Leeds First Direct Arena

Sat  23 March 2024 – London O2 Arena

Fri 05 April 2024  –  Manchester O2 Arena

Sat 06 April 2024  – Manchester O2 Arena

Fri 19 April 2024 – Birmingham Utilita Arena

Sat 20 April 2024 – London O2 Arena

Fri 03 May 2024  – Birmingham Utilita Arena

Sat  04 May 2024 –  London O2 Arena

Fri 17 May 2024  – Manchester O2 Arena

Sat 18 May 2024  –  Manchester O2 Arena

Sat 1 June 2024  –  Leeds First Direct Arena

Sun 2 June 2024  –  London O2 Arena

Fri 14 June 2024 – Manchester O2 Arena

Sat 15 June 2024  –  Manchester O2 Arena

Fri 12 July 2024  – Sheffield Utilita Arena

Sat 13 July 2024  –  London O2 Arena

Fri 26 July 2024  – Manchester O2 Arena

Sat 27 July 2024  –  Manchester O2 Arena

Fri 09 August 2024  – Birmingham Utilita Arena

Sat 10 August 2024  –  London O2 Arena

Fri 23 August 2024  – Manchester O2 Arena

Fri 24 August 2024  –  Manchester O2 Arena

Fri 06 September 2024  – Sheffield Utilita Arena

Sat 07 September 2024  –  London O2 Arena

Fri 20 September 2024  – Manchester O2 Arena

Sat 21 September 2024  –  Manchester O2 Arena

Mon 07 October 2024  – Birmingham Utilita Arena

Tue 08 October 2024  –  London O2 Arena

Fri 18 October 2024  – Manchester O2 Arena

Sat 19 October 2024  –  Manchester O2 Arena

Fri 01 November 2024  – Manchester O2 Arena

Sat 02 November 2024  –  Manchester O2 Arena

Fri 15 November 2024  – Birmingham Utilita Arena

Sat 16 November 2024  –  London  O2 Arena

Fri 29 November 2024  – Manchester O2 Arena

Sat 30 November 2024  –  Manchester O2 Arena

Thu 05 December 2024  – London O2 Arena

Fri 06 December 2024 – Birmingham Utilita Arena

Fri 20 December 2024  –  Manchester O2 Arena

Sat 21 December 2024  – Manchester O2 Arena

Fri 10 January 2025  –  Manchester O2 Arena

Sat 11 January 2025  – Manchester O2 Arena

Fri 24 January 2025 – Birmingham Utilita Arena

Sat 25 January 2025  –  London  O2 Arena

Sat 08 February 2025  – Manchester O2 Arena

Fri 21 February 2025  –  Birmingham Resorts World Arena

Sat 22 February 2025  –  London  O2 Arena

Thurs 20 March 2025  –  London  O2 Arena

Sat 05 April 2025  –  Manchester O2 Arena

Sat 17 May 2025  – Manchester O2 Arena

Sat 07 June 2025 – Birmingham Utilita Arena

Sat 21 June 2025  –  Manchester O2 Arena

Fri 25 July 2025  – Manchester O2 Arena

Sat 12 July 2025  –  Dublin 3 Arena

Sat 9 August 2025  –  Belfast SSE Arena

Mon 6 October 2025  – Nottingham Motorpoint Arena 

Sat 22 November 2025  –  Liverpool M&S Bank Arena

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Peter Kay UK tour and London O2 Arena residency: Dates, cities, and how to get tickets

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Comedian Peter Kay has announced he is returning to stand-up before the end of the year, with his first live comedy tour in 12 years.

“If there’s ever a time people need a laugh, it’s now,” wrote Kay on Facebook when he announced the tour. “And, with the cost of living at an all-time high, ticket prices are starting from £35. The same price they were on my previous tour in 2010.”

The tour will traverse the length of the UK and Ireland, starting in 2022 and continuing into 2023.

This comes after the comedian already surprised fans with “secret” shows over the past few weeks, with audiences delighted to see Kay’s return to the stage.

Soon after the annoucement, Kay said that he couldn’t believe it had made headline news. “I should only be on the news if I’m dead, not if I’m on tour,” he joked.

“You’ve got to meet people halfway, it’s bad times, plus that’s why people need a laugh,” he added.

“I think that’s why it was on the news because it was something happy for once and not doom and gloom.”

In addition to his tour, Kay has announced that he will also be performing a monthly residency at the O2 Arena, at Greenwich. He will become the first comedian to be given his own residency at the venue.

“There’s basically been me and Prince who have done it and look what happened to him,” Kay joked, making reference to the US musician’s death in 2016.

Here’s when and where Peter Kay will be performing and how to get tickets .

Peter Kay tour dates

The full list of locations that Kay will be taking to the stage is:

• Manchester AO Arena, Friday, December 2, 2022
• Manchester AO Arena, Saturday, December 3, 2022
• Birmingham Utilita Arena, Saturday, December 17, 2022
• Liverpool M&S Bank Arena, Friday, January 6, 2023
• Liverpool M&S Bank Arena, Saturday, January 7, 2023
• Leeds First Direct Arena, Friday, January 20, 2023
• Sheffield Utilita Arena, Friday, January 20, 2023
• Belfast SSE Arena, Thursday, February 23, 2023
• Belfast SSE Arena, Friday, February 24, 2023
• Newcastle Utilita Arena, Thursday, March 9, 2023
• Newcastle Utilita Arena, Friday, March 10, 2023
• Birmingham Resorts World Arena, Thursday, March 23, 2023
• Dublin 3Arena, Thursday, April 6, 2023
• Dublin 3Arena, Friday, April 7, 2023
• Glasgow OVO Hydro, Friday, May 5, 2023
• Glasgow OVO Hydro, Saturday, May 6, 2023
• Leeds First Direct Arena, Friday, May 19, 2023
• Cardiff International Arena, Friday, June 16, 2023
• Cardiff International Arena, Saturday, June 17, 2023
• Nottingham Motorpoint Arena, Friday, July 14, 2023
• Nottingham Motorpoint Arena, Saturday, July 15, 2023
• Sheffield Utilita Arena, Friday, August 11, 2023

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Peter Kay residency dates

The shows at London's O2 in Greenwich will run monthly for almost a year, beginning this December.

• Friday, December 16, 2022
• Saturday, January 21, 2023
• Saturday, February 18, 2023
• Wednesday, March 13, 2023
• Saturday, April 22, 2023
• Saturday, May 20, 2023
• Saturday, June 3, 2023
• Saturday, July 29, 2023
• Wednesday, August 30, 2023
• Saturday, September 9, 2023
• Saturday, October 7, 2023
• Saturday, November 18, 2023

How to get tickets for Peter Kay’s new tour and residency

Tickets go on sale from Saturday, November 12, at 10am, via www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk .

For Belfast and Dublin tour performances, tickets will be available at https://www.ticketmaster.ie/search?q=peter+kay .

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Peter Kay Live

• Date 20 Jan , 2023
• Event Starts 8:00 PM
• Doors Open 6.15PM
• On Sale On Sale Now

The Mixer is our brand-new premium space.This in an all-inclusive ticket, food and drinks package. With its own private bar, bar tender and table service you won’t need to leave your seat or miss a moment of the action. 

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Show Starts 8pm PROMPT. Peter Kay will be on stage at 8pm, there is no support.

Strictly 15+

We strongly advise that you add your ticket to your phone's wallet before arriving at the event. 

One of Britain’s best loved comedians, Peter Kay, is finally returning to stand-up comedy after twelve years.

“It’s good to get back to what I love doing best, stand-up comedy and if there’s ever a time people need a laugh it’s now”

“And with the cost of living at an all-time high, ticket prices are starting from £35. The same price they were on my previous tour in 2010”

Peter’s 2010 tour still officially ranks with the Guinness Book of World Records as the biggest selling comedy tour of all time.

Playing to over 1.2 million people.

What are the timings for the show?

The doors will open at 6.30pm and the show will start at 8pm. There will be no support for this show.

Please arrive in plenty of time to avoid disappointment and to get through security and ticket checks. 

Is there an age limit for the show?

Yes this show is strictly 15+

What should I bring to the event?

We do not have a cloakroom or storage facilities on site so we advise that you only bring what you need.

Backpacks, holdalls and suitcases are not allowed in the venue. 

Guests with accessible and medical requirements/equipment will be considered on an individual basis but encouraged to contact the venue in advance for ease of entry.

All remaining bags will be searched.  

Where can I park?

There are over 7,500 car parking spaces within a 15 minute walk of the arena.  The arena doesn't have it's own car park however there are lots of options nearby. 

Q-Park  offers  first direct  arena visitors exclusive discounted parking at a number of car parks within the city.

Woodhouse Lane Car Park,  located on Woodhouse Lane, offers 1272 spaces and easy access to the ring road at the end of the show. 

Merrion Centre Car Park , located on Merrion Way is adjacent to the Arena.  It is our closest car park however visitors may experience delays leaving this location due to traffic restrictions on Merrion Way.

None of the above car parks are operated by the arena so for questions, queries or comments we direct you to the above websites.  

Where is the Box Office and when does it open?

Our Box Office is located to the left of main doors, adjacent to the FD Bar.

The office opens on event days only from no later than 1 hour before doors open until approximately 15 minutes after the main act goes on stage. 

If Box Office is closed when you’re running late – please speak to a member of our staff outside.

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Can I bring my own food and drink into the arena?

Food and drinks cannot be brought into the venue unfortunately. If you have a medical condition or need to bring babies milk, please contact us via [email protected]. A variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase within the venue and free water is from our concession stands.

Event timings: Doors to concourse: 17:30 // Doors to arena: 18:30 // Show start: 20:00 (all timings approx and subject to change) 

There are planned tube strikes on 4 May. More information here. 

Driving to The O2? Please be aware that the Blackwall Tunnel has southbound closures on 2 June amd 13 July. More info  here .

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Peter Kay will be bringing his first stand-up show in twelve years to The O2 with a monthly residency at the venue.

Peter is the first artist in the world to perform a monthly residency at The O2, the world’s most popular music, leisure and entertainment venue.

Peter Kay said: “Audiences in London have always been amongst the best in Britain, plus I think seeing the show could be part of a nice weekend away treat.”

“It’s good to get back to what I love doing best, stand-up comedy and if there’s ever a time people need a laugh it’s now. And with the cost of living at an all-time high, ticket prices are starting from £35. The same price they were on my previous tour in 2010.”

Peter’s 2010 tour still officially ranks with the Guinness Book of World Records as the biggest selling comedy tour of all time.

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Peter Kay Announces Return to Stand-up with First Live Tour in Twelve Years

One of Britain’s best loved comedians, Peter Kay, is finally returning to stand-up comedy after twelve years.

“It’s good to get back to what I love doing best, stand-up comedy and if there’s ever a time people need a laugh it’s now”

“And with the cost of living at an all-time high, ticket prices are starting from £35. The same price they were on my previous tour in 2010”

Luxury Experience

Package includes: •    Entry into the venue via the dedicated hospitality entrance •    Prime view tiered seat •    Champagne & Canape reception •    Menu of sharing platters, dessert and cheese board served untiil show start •    All-inclusive bar for the duration of the show with table servce including        bottled beer/cider, wine, prosecco, soft drinks, house sprits                                   •    Access to post show bar with lounge entertainment & take home pizza    

The small print: You can access the Lounge from full doors until after the interval (if applicable). Access to the Lounge is via 4 steps. Alcohol only available to over 18s – ID may be required. Food served up until the start of the show. Card bar facilities will be available within the lounge. Event details and timings may be subject to change.

Champagne Experience

Package includes:

• Dedicated hospitality entry                                                      
• Prime View Seat
• Access to our Utilita Lounge
• Glass of champagne on arrival
• Deli style sharing platter suitable for your party size *Vegetarian options are available

The small print: You can access the Lounge from full doors until after the interval (if applicable). Access to the Lounge is via 4 steps. Alcohol only available to over 18s – ID may be required. Your glass of champagne & deli platter can be redeemed from the bar upon arrival to the lounge. Card bar facilities will be available within the lounge. Event details and timings may be subject to change.

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Packages Includes:

• Dedicated Hospitality Entrance

The small print:- Entry into the venue via the dedicated Hospitality entrance. Alcohol only available to over 18s – ID may be required. Your glass of champagne can be redeemed from the bar upon arrival . Event details and timings may be subject to change.

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Peter Kay review – from tried and tested everyman routine to jaw-dropping pageant

Manchester Arena After 12 years away from the stage, the slimmed-down entertainer is more unapologetically nostalgic than ever

N o hotcake ever sold in greater quantity than tickets for Peter Kay’s new tour : at one stage in my own bid for access, I was numbered 450,000 in the online queue. It’s a fair bet, then, that Kay will break the record he himself set in 2010 for the biggest-selling standup tour of all time – 1.2 million people saw that show. But is all the fuss justified? And will the long wait for this new show, fraught with speculation about Kay’s health and the likelihood of him ever touring again, prove worthwhile?

If there was any doubt, it was dispelled the moment the slimmed-down 49-year-old stepped onstage at the Manchester Arena. The reception was long, loud and, for Kay, tear-jerking. He took a pause to settle himself: “How’m I supposed to do bloody comedy now?” Not much doubt, though, how Kay was going to do comedy. The two-hour show scarcely deviated from the everyman formula that has made him such a popular success. Some of it, indeed, was almost parodically formulaic, as the Bolton man riffed on modern technology (“What did we do before Amazon? Catalogues!”), led a singalong of 1970s advertising jingles, and gave his famous “garlic bread” routine an Italian makeover.

But for all that, it didn’t come across as just another Peter Kay show. It has a more reflective air: the first half found Kay reminiscing on the dead-end jobs he worked before he was famous, including a stint as an usher in this very arena. The show’s other theme is the recent death of his 96-year-old nan, a big presence in Kay’s life. Earlier, that manifested as some first-base gags about gran’s malapropisms. Later, it prompted a sentimental finale, as a conversation grandson had with granny at the end of her life is replayed over a family-album slideshow.

Elsewhere, while the set never directly addresses the reasons for Kay’s temporary disappearance from public life, there is a section on his recent health challenges. In comic terms, it’s the strongest part of the show, as Kay rolls his eyes at the anaesthetist asking for a selfie, then recounts the indignities of his recent operation for kidney stones. It’s familiar standup territory, but Kay’s got a minimalist gift for expressing indignity and dismay – and there’s a great acting-out of a genitally entangled couple making their way to hospital after an unfortunate post-op accident.

While this routine is fit to stand alongside well-loved favourites from Kay’s earlier shows, some of the material in the first act barely registers as comedy. When our host orchestrates the audience in a TV theme recital, say, or goes all misty-eyed at one chocolate-bar jingle after another, his role is more conduit for our collective memory than comedian. You look in vain for punchlines – at least until the show’s multiple encores, when those early sections are revisited and built upon in quite spectacular fashion.

It would be unsporting to say too much about the jaw-dropping pageant that Kay lays on here, after the comedy show proper has come to an end. In keeping with the evening’s reflective vibe, there’s a section on misunderstood song lyrics, calling back to one of Kay’s most popular routines – and as funny as ever, because Kay takes so much pleasure in sharing with us these daft misapprehensions. After that, things get wilder, as all those TV themes and jingles return with bells and whistles added – and celebrity cameos, and hot air balloons, and our host dressed like Sergeant Pepper, living out his rockstar dreams.

By the end of Kay’s return to the stage after 12 years away, you can’t help but submit, not just to the spectacle, but to Kay’s commitment to celebrating his generational experience. Top Cat, the Bodyform advert, Blockbuster video: Kay doesn’t just joke about these Proustian madeleines of our shared youth – he fashions his whole show into a hymn to them. One can only imagine what anyone under 30 would think. But for Kay’s fans, it’s catnip. He returns to the stage older, as unapologetically traditional and even more nostalgic than ever, and delivers a show that’s pretty much irresistible.

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Full list of Peter Kay tour dates in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 as extra shows added to Manchester's AO Arena

More shows are being announced so here's the full list of tour dates for Peter Kay Live

• 12:13, 12 NOV 2022
• Updated 06:55, 14 NOV 2022

Peter Kay will be one busy comedian from December onwards following his extensive list of live performances as part of his new tour. Tickets for the comedian's tour went live on Saturday morning and millions of fans joined the online queues.

From 10am on Saturday, November 12 fans could buy tickets via Ticketmaster , See Tickets and the Ticket Factory . All the ticketing sites saw huge demand and many of the servers crashed at several points as they struggled to cope with the demand.

More dates were announced at several points during the general ticket sale after many of the 2023 performances sold out within minutes. The Liverpool dates at M&S Bank Arena sold out within 30 minutes and Ticketmaster directed fans to the Manchester AO Arena dates instead.

READ MORE: LIVE: New dates added for Peter Kay tour as millions join Ticketmaster queues

It was hard to keep up with the new shows and fans who had not yet bagged tickets were being pushed to the best available once through the online queues. Some of the best available options were for 2024 and 2025 shows.

A total of 42 shows are now happening at Manchester's AO Arena and more dates have also been added in London, Birmingham and Sheffield. It takes the current total to 110 shows across 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Below we've compiled a full list of tour dates to make it easier for you to decide which one to go for. The one's highlighted in bold are the newest announced.

Peter Kay tour dates 2022/2023/2024

Friday, December 2 - Manchester AO Arena - 2022

Saturday, December 3 - Manchester AO Arena - 2022

Friday, December 16 - The O2 Arena, London - 2022

Saturday, December 17 - Birmingham Utilita Arena - 2022

Friday, January 6 - Liverpool M&S Bank Arena

Saturday, January 7 - Liverpool M&S Bank Arena

Friday, January 20 - Leeds First Direct Arena

Saturday, January 21 - The O2 Arena, London

Friday, February 17 - Sheffield Utilita Arena

Saturday, February 18 - The O2 Arena, London

Thursday, February 23 - Belfast SSE Arena

Friday, February 24 - Belfast SSE Arena

Saturday, February 25 - Belfast SSE Arena

Thursday, March 9 - Newcastle Utilita Arena

Friday, March 10 - Newcastle Utilita Arena

Wednesday, March 22 - The O2 Arena, London

Thursday, March 23 - Birmingham Resorts World Arena

Thursday, April 6 - Dublin 3Arena

Friday, April 7 - Dublin 3Arena

Friday, April 21 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham

Saturday, April 22 - The O2 Arena, London

Friday, May 5 - Glasgow OVO Hydro

Saturday, May 6 - Glasgow OVO Hydro

Friday, May 19 - Leeds First Direct Arena

Saturday, May 20 - The O2 Arena, London

Friday, June 2 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham

Saturday, June 3 - The O2 Arena, London

Friday, June 16 - Cardiff International Arena

Saturday, June 17 - Cardiff International Arena

Friday, July 14 - Nottingham Motorpoint Arena

Saturday, July 15 - Nottingham Motorpoint Arena

Friday, July 28 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham

Saturday, July 29 - The O2 Arena, London

Friday, August 11 - Sheffield Utilita Arena

Saturday, August 12 - Sheffield Utilita Arena

Tuesday, August 29 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham

Wednesday, August 30 - The O2 Arena, London

Friday, September 8 - Leeds First Direct Arena

Saturday, September 9 - The O2 Arena, London

Friday, September 22 - Manchester AO Arena

Saturday, September 23 - Manchester AO Arena

Saturday, October 7 - The O2 Arena, London

Thursday, October 19 - Manchester AO Arena

Friday, October 20 - Manchester AO Arena

Sunday, November 5 - Manchester AO Arena

Monday, November 6 - Manchester AO Arena

Saturday, November 18 - The O2 Arena, London

Friday, December 1 - Manchester AO Arena 2023

Saturday, December 16 - London, The O2 2023

January 5 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham 2024

January 6 - The O2, London 2024

January 26 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

January 27 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

February 9 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

February 10 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

February 23 - Sheffield, Utilita Arena 2024

February 24 - The O2, London 2024

March 8 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

March 9 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

March 22 - First Direct Arena, Leeds 2024

March 23 - The O2, London 2024

April 5 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

April 6 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

April 19 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham 2024

April 20 - The O2, London 2024

May 3 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham 2024

May 4 - The O2, London 2024

May 17 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

May 18 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

June 1 - First Direct Arena, Leeds 2024

June 2 - The O2, London 2024

July 12 - Sheffield, Utilita Arena 2024

July 13 - The O2 Arena, London 2024

June 14 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

June 15 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

July 26 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

July 27 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

August 9 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham 2024

August 10 - The O2 Arena, London 2024

August 23 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

August 24 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

September 6 - Sheffield, Utilita Arena 2024

September 7 - The O2 Arena, London 2024

September 20 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

September 21 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

October 7 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham 2024

October 8 - The O2 Arena, London 2024

October 18 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

October 19 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

November 1 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

November 2 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

November 15 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham 2024

November 16 - The O2 Arena, London 2024

November 29 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

November 30 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

December 5 - The O2 Arena, London 2024

December 6 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham 2024

December 20 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

December 21 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

January 10 - Manchester AO Arena 2025

January 11 - Manchester AO Arena 2025

January 24 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham 2025

January 25 - The O2 Arena, London 2025

February 8 - Manchester AO Arena 2025

February 21 - Birmingham Resorts World Arena 2025

February 22 - The O2 Arena, London 2025

April 5 - Manchester AO Arena 2025

May 17 - Manchester AO Arena 2025

June 7 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham 2025

June 21 - Manchester AO Arena 2025

July 25 - Manchester AO Arena 2025

All tour tickets are available on Ticketmaster , See Tickets and the Ticket Factory (Ticket factory is for Birmingham dates only). Speaking of the tour, Kay said: "It’s good to get back to what I love doing best, stand-up comedy and if there’s ever a time people need a laugh it’s now."

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Peter Kay Tickets

17 May Friday Fri 2024

Manchester, united kingdom.

20:00 AO Arena

18 May Saturday Sat 2024

23 may thursday thu 2024.

19:00 Co-op Live

01 Jun Saturday Sat 2024

Leeds, united kingdom.

18:30 First Direct Arena

02 Jun Sunday Sun 2024

London, united kingdom.

19:00 O2 Arena

14 Jun Friday Fri 2024

15 jun saturday sat 2024, 12 jul friday fri 2024, sheffield, united kingdom.

18:30 Sheffield Arena (former FlyDSA Arena)

13 Jul Saturday Sat 2024

26 jul friday fri 2024, 27 jul saturday sat 2024, 09 aug friday fri 2024, birmingham, united kingdom.

20:00 Utilita Arena Birmingham

10 Aug Saturday Sat 2024

23 aug friday fri 2024.

19:00 AO Arena

24 Aug Saturday Sat 2024

06 sep friday fri 2024.

20:00 Sheffield Arena (former FlyDSA Arena)

07 Sep Saturday Sat 2024

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19:00 Utilita Arena Birmingham

16 Nov Saturday Sat 2024

29 nov friday fri 2024, 30 nov saturday sat 2024, 05 dec thursday thu 2024, 06 dec friday fri 2024, 20 dec friday fri 2024, 21 dec saturday sat 2024, 10 jan friday fri 2025, 08 feb saturday sat 2025, 21 feb friday fri 2025.

19:00 Resorts World Arena

22 Feb Saturday Sat 2025

20 mar thursday thu 2025.

18:30 O2 Arena

05 Apr Saturday Sat 2025

17 may saturday sat 2025, 21 jun saturday sat 2025, 08 aug friday fri 2025, belfast, united kingdom.

19:00 The SSE Arena (Odyssey)

05 Oct Sunday Sun 2025

Nottingham, united kingdom.

19:00 Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

06 Oct Monday Mon 2025

22 nov saturday sat 2025, liverpool, united kingdom.

19:00 M&S Bank Arena (Liverpool Echo Arena)

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Peter Kay Live - 2025

Better late than never.

• Date 10 Jan - 25 July , 2025
• Doors Open 6:30PM
• Availability On Sale Now

Enjoy the Champagne Experience in our AO Electric Lounge. More than just tickets to a show, our VIP experience includes a pre-show glass of champagne in the AO Electric Lounge and seats with the best views of the stage.

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Peter Kay Announces Return to Stand-up with First Live Tour in Twelve Years

One of Britain’s best loved comedians, Peter Kay, is finally returning to stand-up comedy after twelve years. “It’s good to get back to what I love doing best, stand-up comedy and if there’s ever a time people need a laugh it’s now” “And with the cost of living at an all-time high, ticket prices are starting from £35. The same price they were on my previous tour in 2010”

Peter’s 2010 tour still officially ranks with the Guinness Book of World Records as the biggest selling comedy tour of all time.Playingto over 1.2 million people.

The Peter Kay show at AO Arena on 22 September 2022 is a BSL show.

When do tickets go on sale?

Tickets are on sale now via our official ticketing partner, Ticketmaster.

Can I access any presales?

Customers of mobile network Three can get their hands on pre-sale tickets through their rewards app, Three+.

To access the pre-sale, fans need to be a Three UK customer (Pay Monthly or Pay As You Go) and have downloaded and registered on the Three+ app before the pre-sale opens.

Pre-sale tickets for this event are available from 10am on Thursday 10 November.

Can I book accessible tickets online?

Yes, you can buy accessible tickets via our ticketing partner, Ticketmaster  

Useful information when booking accessibility tickets online;

• Note that you will need to register with  Ticketmaster's accessibility scheme  in order to receive a free companion ticket.  
• Please make sure you select the 'All Ticket Types' button and highlight Ambulant/Wheelchair space etc. 
• Please note that the Accessible Symbol is used for a number of access requirements.
• Make sure that you read the description thoroughly to ensure you are booking the appropriate tickets.  
• The 22 September 2023 show will have a BSL interpreter.
• Note that ROW X is not suitable for wheelchair users as it has 10 steps to access the row.
• Essential Companion tickets are for accessible customers who require a companion to assist and accompany them during their visit.
• The position next to the accessible ticket should be chosen when booking (where this is an option) and all tickets must be purchased in one transaction. 
• Free companion tickets cannot be added retrospectively.
• After making a booking - you will then be emailed with the instructions on how to register to the Ticketmaster Access Scheme. 
• Please visit the Arena website for all on-sale times and dates.
• If you have access to a pre-sale, please follow the instructions included in the pre-sale email.
• For all other access requirements including sight and hearing-impaired requirements, bringing something else into the venue (for example, assistance dogs, oxygen cylinders, ventilators etc., please contact the venue’s accessibility team on 0161 950 5229.
• When the lines are busy, please leave a voice message and a member of the team will return your call.
• Please do not call multiple times after leaving your initial message.

Is there an age limit for the show?

Yes, this show is strictly 15+

What time does the show start?

The show starts at 8pm prompt

What time do doors open?

Doors are scheduled to open at 6:30pm, please arrive in plenty of time to pass through security and find your seats.

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