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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.

RECOMMENDED: Peter Kay at London’s O2 Arena: timings and everything you need to know .

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

You can find out more and get tickets for the tour here . 

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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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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.

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

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

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He will begin his tour on 2 december at the manchester ao arena.

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.

However, he’s back to grace UK stages with his stand-up.

What time are Peter Kay tickets 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 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.”

Tour dates and locations

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.

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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If you’ve woken up with a distinct craving for garlic bread this morning, it’s probably because Peter Kay is going back on tour.

Announcing his first tour in 12 years during Sunday night’s I’m a Celebrity launch, Kay’s website swiftly crashed with fans demanding to know more.

Luckily, we’ve got all the details on tour dates, ticket prices, and more right here.

Peter Kay tour dates and locations

The 49-year-old comedian, who has been largely absent from the public eye for the last four years, will embark on an arena tour spanning from December 2022 to August 2023.

More dates were added after the tickets went on general sale, including additional 2024 dates in the likes of Manchester and London.

Furthermore, he will become the first artist to have a monthly residency at London’s O2 Arena .

His monthly residency at The O2 is set to begin this year. It will start in December 2022, and will end 11 months later in November 2023.

Full list of UK tour dates and locations

The full list of tour dates are:

• Friday, December 2 – AO Arena, Manchester
• Saturday, December 3 – AO Arena, Manchester
• Saturday, December 17 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham
• Friday, January 6 – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
• Saturday, January 7 – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
• Friday, January 20 – First Direct Arena, Leeds
• Friday, February 17 – Utilita Arena, Sheffield
• Thursday, February 23 – SSE Arena, Belfast
• Friday, February 24 – SSE Arena, Belfast
• Thursday, March 9 – Utilita Arena, Newcastle
• Friday, March 10 – Utilita Arena, Newcastle
• Thursday, March 23 – Resorts World Arena, Birmingham
• Thursday, April 6 – 3Arena, Dublin
• Friday, April 7 – 3Arena, Dublin
• Friday, May 5 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
• Saturday, May 6 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
• Friday, May 19 – First Direct Arena, Leeds
• Friday, June 16 – Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff
• Saturday, June 17 – Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff
• Friday, July 14 – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
• Saturday, July 15 – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
• Friday, August 11 – Utilita Arena, Sheffield
• Friday, January 26 – AO Arena, Manchester
• Saturday, January 27 – AO Arena, Manchester
• Friday, February 9 – AO Arena, Manchester
• Saturday, February 10 – AO Arena, Manchester
• Friday, March 8 – AO Arena, Manchester
• Saturday, March 9 – AO Arena, Manchester
• Friday, April 5 – AO Arena, Manchester
• Saturday, April 6 – AO Arena, Manchester
• Friday, August 9 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham
• Friday, September 6 – Utilita Arena, Sheffield
• Monday , October 7 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham

Peter Kay London O2 Residency dates

• Friday, December 16, 2022
• Saturday, January 21, 2023
• Saturday, February 18, 2023
• Wednesday, March 22, 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
• Saturday, December 16, 2023
• Saturday, January 6, 2024

Extra dates added to Peter Kay’s arena tour! Tickets on sale now at https://t.co/LPWCTyZLzv pic.twitter.com/cafQdXOCp2 — Peter Kay (@peterkay_co_uk) November 12, 2022

How much are Peter Kay tickets?

For those worried about the cost of living crisis, Peter Kay has come out and said ticket prices won’t be inflated.

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 .’

This is the same price they were for his previous tour in 2010.

How to get Peter Kay tickets

Tickets for both the national tour and the London residency go on sale at 10am on Saturday, November 12 .

You can buy tickets for the national tour on Ticketmaster , while for the London residency at the O2, you can purchase over at AXS .

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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 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

Peter Kay O2 London residency dates

• Friday December 16, 2022
• Saturday January 21, 2023
• Saturday February 18, 2023
• Wednesday March 22, 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
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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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Record-breaking comedian Peter Kay announces extra dates to already huge tour

Kay is a Guinness World Record holder for the biggest-selling live comedy run of all time - playing to a total of 1.2 million people.

Thursday 8 December 2022 19:55, UK

Comedian Peter Kay has announced extra dates for his already huge live tour.

Kay was brought to tears on the opening night of his first live comedy tour in 12 years last Friday - the first in a lengthy arena tour spanning from December to late 2023.

For the last four years before the shows had kicked off, the 49-year-old had been largely absent from the public eye.

In 2017, he sparked headlines when he cancelled his last 14-month tour at short notice due to "unforeseen family circumstances".

He announced the extra shows 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."

Tickets will go on sale this Sunday from 10am for shows in cities including Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham, Glasgow and a 28th night at London's O2 Arena.

O2 was forced to apologise after its priority ticket website offering customers early access to the first tranche of the Phenix Nights star's tour tickets crashed due to "extraordinary demand".

As part of the gig series, Kay will be performing a monthly residency at London's O2 Arena, the first artist in the world to do so.

In 2010, Kay gained the Guinness World Record for the biggest-selling run of all time - playing to a total of 1.2 million people.

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Peter Kay tour 2022: How to get pre-sale tickets, prices and full tour dates

O2 and Three customers get access to tickets early

• 07:04, 10 NOV 2022

Pre-sale tickets for the highly anticipated Peter Kay 2022-23 tour will go on sale this morning at 10am.

The much-loved comedian will perform at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on Friday, January 6 and Saturday, January 7 2023 as part of a huge UK tour that will visit Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and more.

Announcing the big news on Facebook to his 2.8m followers, Peter 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.

READ MORE: Peter Kay ticket price, pre-sale and everything you need to know following tour announcement

“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."

O2 Priority tickets will be available for O2 customers and will go on sale today at 10am. You can access O2 priority tickets here. Peter Kay fans must ensure that they are signed in via the O2 app or online to get access to the presale tickets. We'd also advise you to get onto the app before 10am to be prepared. Mobile network Three is also offering members access to a limited number of tickets for the Peter Kay 2022 tour at:

• AO Arena Manchester on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 December 2022
• first direct arena Leeds on Friday 20 January and Friday 19 May 2023
• Utilita Arena Newcastle on Thursday 9 and Friday 10 March 2023

To access the 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. The Three+ pre-sale tickets are on sale today for up to 48 hours, sign up or find out more about the Three+ app here.

Full tour dates for Peter Kay 2022-23 include:

• 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, 2023 Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
• Friday January 20, 2023 Leeds First Direct Arena
• Friday February 17, 2023 Sheffield Utilita Arena
• 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
• Thursday March 23, 2023 Birmingham Resorts World Arena
• Thursday April 6, 2023 Dublin 3Arena
• Friday April 7, 2023 Dublin 3Arena
• Friday May 5, 2023 Glasgow OVO Hydro
• Saturday May 6, 2023 Glasgow OVO Hydro
• Friday May 19, 2023 Leeds First Direct Arena
• 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 August 11, 2023 Sheffield Utilita Arena

How much will the presale tickets cost for Peter Kay's 2022 tour

According to the See Tickets website, tickets will start at £35, then go up to £41, £50, £58, £65 and £74 depending on where you choose to sit. There is also a 'best seat ticket package' available for £135 which includes the top price seat for the show, a limited edition Peter Kay gift, a show programme and a Peter Kay VIP laminate and lanyard.

How to get general sale tickets

General tickets will go on sale this Saturday November 12 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.

Visit the O2 Priority website to get your tickets here.

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