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We're thrilled to announce that the legendary comedian Peter Kay will opening Co-op Live on 23 April 2024, and now due to phenomenal demand, an extra date has been added on 24 April 2024.

He's one of the most successful stand-up comedians of all time, having delighted fans across the UK for well over two decades. This marks a monumental moment in the city's cultural history, with Peter Kay headlining the first performance at the UK's largest live entertainment venue.

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How to get tickets to Peter Kay's tour including Manchester shows

Find out how to get tickets to see the comedian in 2022 and 2023

• 02:49, 12 NOV 2022
• Updated 12:20, 12 NOV 2022

Peter Kay has delighted fans by announcing his first tour in 12 years and demand is expected to be very high for tickets. The Bolton comedian will be coming to Manchester later this year and in 2023.

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. 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."

Tickets go on sale on Saturday, November 12 at 10am via Ticketmaster and See Tickets . The Peter Kay Live Tour will begin at Manchester's AO Arena on December 2 and 3, 2022.

READ MORE: LIVE: Peter Kay tour tickets on sale today and huge demand is expected following pre-sale chaos

The Car Share star will also be delivering jokes to crowds in Liverpool, Birmingham, Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Cardiff, Dublin, Glasgow, Belfast and Nottingham. Scroll down below to see his full tour dates.

How to get tickets for Peter Kay's new tour

Fans could get early access to tickets in a special pre-sale which happened on Thursday November 10 but they had to be a Three+ member with Three Mobile or an O2 Priority member with O2 mobile or know someone who was.

The pre-sales ended at 9am on Saturday, November 12, one hour before general sale started. Fans can still get tickets in the general sale which will take place on Saturday November 12 at 10am via Ticketmaster and See Tickets , and the Ticket Factory .

Peter Kay tour dates 2022/2023/2024

Friday, December 2 - Manchester AO Arena

Saturday, December 3 - Manchester AO Arena

Friday, December 16 - The O2 Arena, London

Saturday, December 17 - Birmingham Utilita Arena

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

July 12 - Sheffield, Utilita Arena 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 23 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

August 24 - Manchester AO Arena 2024

September 6 - Sheffield, Utilita Arena 2024

October 7 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham 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

December 6 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham 2024

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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, playing to over 1.2 million people.

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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Peter Kay 2022-2023 tour ticket sale, O2 and Three pre-sale dates with prices from £35

The Phoenix Nights star's first tour since 2010 is likely to sell out quickly, O2 and Three customers have the first chance to buy tickets

• 09:11, 7 NOV 2022
• Updated 12:16, 10 NOV 2022

There is sure to be a scramble for tickets to see Peter Kay's live return.

The comedian has announced his first tour in 12 years, including two dates at the Utilita Arena , Newcastle, which are almost certain to sell out.

Phoenix Nights creator and star Peter's comeback was announced during an advert break on ITV's I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here. He has since added additional dates to his tour.

Read more: Peter Kay announces 2022-2023 tour

In it, Peter 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."

Such is demand that the 49-year-old's website crashed after the tour was announced.

The Car Share star cancelled plans for a tour in 2018 due to “unforeseen family circumstances”.

There is not long to go until the tour begins. Peter's first dates are in Manchester in December 2022. He plays Newcastle in March 2023.

O2 customers have a chance to get tickets before anybody else under a Priorty pre-sale. The general sale follows two days later.

Peter Kay O2 Priority and Three + ticket pre-sale date and time

O2 customers signed up to its Priority service can secure tickets for Peter Kay's comeback tour from 10am on Thursday November 10, 2022. Virgin Media customers can also access O2 Priority.

Three + customers can also access a pre-sale from 10am on Thursday November 10. Three says: "To access this pre-sale ticket window, 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 pre-sale opens."

Peter Kay 2022-2023 ticket general sale dates

Tickets for Peter Kay's 2022-2023 UK and Ireland arena tour will go on general sale through Ticketmaster , Seetickets and Gigs and Tours at 10am on Saturday November 12, 2022

Peter Kay 2022-2023 ticket prices

Full prices have yet to be released, but Peter has promised the lowest price tickets will be £35 - the same he charged for his last tour.

Peter said upon announcing 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.”

That £35 figure price does not include booking fees. These are the prices quoted by SeeTickets , with and without the booking fees, for standard seats. Fees vary between vendors.

• £74.55 (£65.00)
• £58.05 (£50.00
• £41.55 (£35.00)

Peter Kay 2022-2023 UK and Ireland tour dates

• Friday, December 2 2022 - Manchester AO Arena
• Saturday, December 3 2022- Manchester AO Arena
• Saturday, December 17 2022 - Birmingham Utilita Arena
• Friday, January 6 2023 - Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
• Saturday, January 7 - Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
• Friday, January 20 - Leeds First Direct Arena
• Friday, February 17 - Sheffield Utilita Arena
• Thursday, February 23 - Belfast SSE Arena
• Friday, February 24 - Belfast SSE Arena
• Thursday, March 9 - Newcastle Utilita Arena
• Friday, March 10 - Newcastle Utilita Arena
• Thursday, March 23 - Birmingham Resorts World Arena
• Thursday, April 6 - Dublin 3Arena
• Friday, April 7 - Dublin 3Arena
• Friday, May 5 - Glasgow OVO Hydro
• Saturday, May 6 - Glasgow OVO Hydro
• Friday, May 19 - Leeds First Direct Arena
• Friday June 2 - Birmingham Utilita Arena
• 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 - Birmingham Utilita Arena
• Friday August 11 - Sheffield Utilita Arena
• Saturday August 12- Sheffield Utilita Arena

Friday September 22 Manchester AO Arena

Saturday September 23 Manchester AO Arena

• Thursday October 19 Manchester AO Arena
• Friday October 20 Manchester AO Arena
• Sunday November 5 Manchester AO Arena
• Monday November 6 Manchester AO Arena
• Friday December 1 (2023) Manchester AO Arena

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

This article was originally published on November 8, 2022

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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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• 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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When do Peter Kay tickets go on sale? Release date and time for 2023 UK tour tickets, and pre-sale explained

The star comedian announced his official comeback to stand-up during an ad break in the series launch of i’m a celebrity... get me out of here.

Peter 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 since been largely absent from the public eye for the four years since.

With the exception of a brief appearance on Strictly Come Dancing that year, and a few TV and radio cameos since, Peter all but disappeared from the public eye – until he returned for a set of charity gigs called Doing It for Laura in 2021.

However, the star announced his official comeback to stand-up during an ad break in the series launch of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! on ITV earlier this week.

When do Peter Kay tickets go on sale?

Tickets go on general sale on Saturday 12 November at 10am through Ticketmaster . However, O2 Priority and Three+ customers were offered the chance to purchase pre-sale tickets from 10am on Thursday 10 November.

How much will Peter Kay tickets cost?

Kay confirmed that tickets 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.”

When and where will the tour take place?

Kay announced six new dates for the tour that is set to span from this December to August 2023. It will be his first live tour since 2010, when he scored the Guinness World Record for the biggest-selling run of all time, playing to more than 1.2 million people.

He will begin his tour on 2 December at the Manchester AO Arena before visiting locations including Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, Belfast, Newcastle, Glasgow and Dublin.

His run will end on 11 August 2023 at the Sheffield Utilita Arena. He has also announced a monthly residency at London’s O2 arena – the first comedian ever to do so.

Here are the national tour dates:

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

Here are the London O2 dates:

• Friday 16 December
• Saturday 21 January 2023
• Saturday 18 February
• Wednesday 22 March
• Saturday 22 April
• Saturday 3 June
• Wednesday 30 August
• Saturday 9 September
• Saturday 7 October
• Saturday 18 November

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Peter Kay announces more tour dates: Here are the venues and sale date so you don’t miss out

By natalie zamora | dec 14, 2022.

Peter Kay’s been on top of the world since he finally returned to the spotlight after a years-long break, and his current comedy tour proves just that. As fans of the English comedian will remember, he famously canceled his standup gigs in 2017 to be with his family and was rarely seen in the media after that. Well, whatever happened, we’re glad he’s in a better place now and is performing once again!

His fans were absolutely thrilled when the 49-year-old Car Share star announced a comeback tour this year, and it looks like he seriously underestimated his popularity because the shows have been selling out left and right! In November in anticipation of his gigs, fans went to the O2 Priority site to purchase pre-sale tickets, but were super frustrated when the site crashed! That forced Kay to add more tour dates , and now, he’s done the same thing again!

This is great news for fans who have still been unable to nab tickets to see the one and only Peter Kay on stage in the flesh. So here’s what you need to know if you’re in that boat.

How to buy Peter Kay comedy tour tickets

According to the site Planet Radio , Kay’s tour began in early December 2022 and is now already scheduled to run through 2025! He’s added a handful of shows in the UK through November 2025. See the newly-announced shows below:

• Sunday, January 29, 2023: Glasgow’s OVO Hydro
• Monday, January 30, 2023: Newcastle’s Utilita Arena
• Friday, October 6, 2023: Birmingham’s Utilita Arena
• Friday, November 17, 2023: Sheffield’s Utilita Arena
• Saturday, December 2, 2023: Manchester’s AO Arena
• Friday, December 15, 2023: Leeds’ First Direct Arena
• Thursday, March 20, 2025: London’s The O2
• Monday, October 6, 2025: Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena
• Saturday, October 22, 2025: Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena

To purchase tickets to see Kay in his newly-added shows, they go on sale this Sunday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m.

Check out the full calendar of Kay’s standup shows through 2025 here .

Fingers crossed you’re able to purchase a ticket and will be marking your calendars for when you’ll see the famous funnyman perform!

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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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• 05:00, 12 NOV 2022

General sale tickets for the highly anticipated Peter Kay 2022-23 tour go on sale today, November 12.

The much-loved comedian will perform at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena on Friday, January 6 and Saturday, January 7 2023. The huge UK tour will also visit Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and more.

Pre-sale tickets for the tour went on sale yesterday and saw huge demand, with many people left angry when the O2 Priority app crashed. While some were lucky and managed to snag tickets, others couldn’t even access the app, and could only see a loading screen.

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General sale tickets for Peter Kay’s tour go on sale today and if the priority sale is anything to go by, there will be huge demand again. Below we’ve taken a look at everything you’ll need to know to get your hands on Peter Kay tickets.

How to get Peter Kay tickets

General tickets will go on sale today at 10am. Tickets will be available to purchase via See Tickets and Ticketmaster. Peter Kay tickets will also be available to purchase through the M&S Bank Arena website , where you can set up an alert to remind you about the ticket sale.

Full tour dates for Peter Kay 2022-23

Friday December 2, 2022 Manchester AO Arena

Saturday December 3, 2022 Manchester AO Arena

Friday December 16, 2022 O2 Arena London

Saturday December 17, 2022 Birmingham Utilita Arena

Friday January 6, 2023 Liverpool M&S Bank Arena

Saturday January 7, 2023 Liverpool M&S Bank Arena

Friday January 20, 2023 Leeds First Direct Arena

Saturday January 21, 2023 O2 Arena London

Friday February 17, 2023 Sheffield Utilita Arena

Saturday February 18, 2023 O2 Arena London

Thursday February 23. 2023 Belfast SSE Arena

Friday February 24, 2023 Belfast SSE Arena

Thursday March 9, 2023 Newcastle Utilita Arena

Friday March 10, 2023 Newcastle Utilita Arena

Wednesday March 22, 2023 O2 Arena London

Thursday March 23, 2023 Birmingham Resorts World Arena

Thursday April 6, 2023 Dublin 3Arena

Friday April 7, 2023 Dublin 3Arena

Friday April 21, 2023 Utilita Arena Birmingham

Saturday April 22, 2023 O2 Arena London

Friday May 5, 2023 Glasgow OVO Hydro

Saturday May 6, 2023 Glasgow OVO Hydro

Friday May 19, 2023 Leeds First Direct Arena

Saturday May 20, 2023 O2 Arena London

Saturday, June 3, 2023 O2 Arena London

Friday June 16, 2023 Cardiff International Arena

Saturday June 17 2023 Cardiff International Arena

Friday July 14, 2023 Nottingham Motorpoint Arena

Saturday July 15, 2023 Nottingham Motorpoint Arena

Friday July 28, 2023 Utilita Arena Birmingham

Saturday July 29, 2023 O2 Arena London

Friday August 11, 2023 Sheffield Utilita Arena

Saturday August 12, 2023 Sheffield Utilita Arena

Tuesday August 29, 2023 Utilita Arena Birmingham

Wednesday August 30, 2023 O2 Arena London

Friday September 8, 2023 First Direct Arena Leeds

Saturday September 9, 2023 O2 Arena London

Friday September 22, 2023 AO Arena Manchester

Saturday September 23, 2023 AO Arena Manchester

Saturday October 7, 2023 O2 Arena London

Thursday October 19, 2023 AO Arena Manchester

Friday October 20, 2023 AO Arena Manchester

Sunday November 5, 2023 AO Arena Manchester

Monday November 6, 2023 AO Arena Manchester

Saturday November 18, 2023 O2 Arena London

Friday December 1, 2023 AO Arena Manchester

How much will tickets cost for Peter Kay’s new tour?

Prices for the show will start from £35, rising to £135 for the most expensive seats. The comedian says ticket prices for the tour were set to match those of 2010.

On the See Tickets website, tickets for his shows start at £41.55 instead of £35, but this is due to the inclusion of admin and booking fees. The price of the tickets then increases further, depending on which type of seat you purchase.

After £41.55, the seating then goes up to £58.05 and £74.55 which all include admin and booking fees through See Tickets . The most expensive 'best seat package' costs £151 (£135 before fees) and includes a top price seat for the show, a limited edition Peter Kay gift, a Peter Kay show programme and a Peter Kay VIP laminate and lanyard.

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PETER KAY LIVE

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.

Playing to over 1.2 million people.

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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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No more worrying if tickets will arrive in the post or hoping you get them in time for that important gift. The stress of losing or forgetting your tickets will be replaced with the confidence of knowing that they are stored securely on your device and are available for you at any time.

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• Limited edition Peter Kay gift
• Peter Kay show programme
• Peter Kay VIP laminate and lanyard

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