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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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• Following the announcement of a nationwide arena tour, Peter Kay has confirmed a monthly residency at The O2, London, starting on Friday 16 December 2022 until Saturday 18 November 2023
• O2 and Virgin Media broadband customers will have access to Priority Tickets to the whole tour from Thursday 10 November at 10am – 48 hours before general release

Wednesday 9 November: Peter Kay is back with his first stand-up tour for 12 years which will see him perform in venues across the UK and includes a monthly residency at The O2, London, starting on Friday 16 December 2022.

O2 and Virgin Media broadband customers will be able to access Priority Tickets to his whole tour 48 hours before general release.

Priority Tickets are on sale from 10am on Thursday 10 November via this link . General sale tickets will be available from Saturday 12 November.

O2 and Virgin Media customers can access Priority completely free. All they have to do is register by visiting the website or downloading the Priority app.

PETER KAY – LIVE IN LONDON AT THE O2  

FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER 2022

SATURDAY 21 JANUARY 2023

SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2023

WEDNESDAY 22 MARCH 2023

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SATURDAY 29 JULY 2023

WEDNESDAY 30 AUGUST 2023

SATURDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2023

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PETER KAY’S NATIONWIDE ARENA TOUR DATES – ALREADY ANNOUNCED!  

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

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FRI 24 FEBRUARY 2023           BELFAST SSE ARENA

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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

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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

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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 .

Peter Kay tickets are on sale from 10am on Saturday, November 12.

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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.

Peter Kay fans are delighted after the comic announced his return to stand-up comedy, with his first live tour in 12 years.

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.

Kay cancelled his last tour in December 2017, citing “unforeseen family circumstances”.

Here’s everything you need to know.

When is Peter Kay touring?

Kay 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

How can I get tickets?

Tickets go on general sale on Saturday 12 November at 10am through Ticketmaster .

However, O2 Priority and Three+ customers can purchase tickets from 10am on Thursday 10 November.

• O2 Priority tickets
• Three+ tickets

O2 Priority customers will be able to buy tickets for any date, while Three+ customers are limited to the following:

• 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

Kay 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.”

What has Peter Kay said?

Kay’s comeback was announced during an ad break in the series launch of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! on ITV.

He 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.”

Following the announcement, Kay’s official website appeared to crash briefly under increased traffic.

Peter Kay announces his first new live stand-up tour in 12 years! Tickets go on sale 10am Saturday 12th November at https://t.co/EVCiTLh3J7 pic.twitter.com/lJBK8R8Y8I — Peter Kay (@peterkay_co_uk) November 6, 2022

A poster for the event featured Kay holding a sign reading, “Better late than never” and described a ticket to his shows as an “ideal Christmas gift”.

Kay, from Bolton, has been largely out of the spotlight in recent years.

He returned to the stage in August 2021 for two special charity events to raise money for Laura Nuttall, a then 20-year-old with an aggressive type of brain cancer called glioblastoma multiforme.

There was also a brief return in January 2021 when he appeared on BBC Radio 2 to chat to Cat Deeley – who was filling in after Graham Norton left the station – about his love of music, mixtapes and the musical Mamma Mia.

He also made a surprise appearance at a charity screening of his series Car Share in 2018.

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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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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

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.

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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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Where is Peter Kay touring and where to buy tickets?

Peter Kay has announced he's touring after 12 years, and fans are wondering where he's headed and how to buy tickets.

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After a 12-year absence from performing live stand-up comedy, Peter Kay has announced he's going back on the road as fans ask where is Peter Kay touring and where to buy tickets?

The funnyman ensured fans everywhere would find out that he's going back on tour by announcing the news during an advert in the launch of I'm A Celebrity 2022 .

In the comedy sketch Peter can be seen carrying a roll of carpet to a bungalow, when a man in a van says, "Look it's Peter Kay" before yelling "Ey, Garlic Bread!"  - an iconic catchphrase used by the comedian.

It catches his attention and Peter replies, "Hey, it's the future lads."

The man asked, "Hey when you back on tour?" and Peter reveals, "Next month."

"Where can I get my tickets?" the man asked. 

"They go on sale on Saturday" he replied. 

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And it concluded with the man asking, "Did you get your mum that bungalow?" to which Peter smiles and adds, "Yeah, she wants a new carpet now!"

If that's given you a taste for more, we have all you need to know ahead of the tour...

Where to buy Peter Kay tickets

Peter Kay tickets are available to buy on the official Peter Kay website , Ticketmaster , Ticketmaster Ireland , and Gigs and Tours from 10 am on Saturday, 12th November 2022. 

Speaking about his upcoming tour, 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. 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 his first new live stand-up tour in 12 years! Tickets go on sale 10am Saturday 12th November at https://t.co/EVCiTLh3J7 pic.twitter.com/lJBK8R8Y8I November 6, 2022

Pre-sale tickets for the tour went live on Thursday 10 November, as O2, Virgin Media and Three users were offered access two days early.

However, many hoping to get their hands on tickets were left disappointed as the huge demand left many unable to access the apps and websites offering pre-sale tickets. 

O2 and Virgin said, "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." Meanwhile, Three said, "We're seeing a huge demand for Peter Kay tickets and we're aware many of you can't access the Three + app this morning. We're working on it as fast as we can!"

Peter Kay posted an apology on behalf of SJM concert on Twitter , which read: "SJM Concerts would like to reassure customers that substantial provision has been put in place for the main ticket on-sale this Saturday 12th at 10am. Plenty of tickets will be available throughout the day so please persevere and please buy from official ticket outlets."

In response to the demand, new dates were added in cities including Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham.

In 2010, Kay set a world record for the biggest-selling stand-up comedy tour, playing to more than 1.2 million people, it it's looking like he could now break his own record with his new tour.

Where is Peter Kay touring? Peter Kay tour dates

• Fri 02 December 2022 - Manchester AO Arena
• Sat 03 December 2022 - Manchester AO Arena
• Fri 16 December 2022 - O2 Arena London
• 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 - O2 Arena London
• Fri 17 February 2023 - Sheffield Utilita Arena
• Sat 18 February 2023 - O2 Arena London
• 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 - O2 Arena London
• Thu 23 March 2023 - Birmingham Resorts World Arena
• Thu 06 April 2023 - Dublin 3Arena
• Fri 07 April 2023 - Dublin 3Arena
• Fri 21st April 2023 - Birmingham Utilita Arena
• Sat 22nd April 2023 - O2 Arena London
• Fri 05 May 2023 - Glasgow OVO Hydro
• Sat 06 May 2023 - Glasgow OVO Hydro
• Fri 19 May 2023 - Leeds First Direct Arena
• Sat 20th May 2023 - O2 Arena London
• Fri 2nd June 2023 - Birmingham Utilita Arena
• Sat 3rd June 2023 - O2 Arena London
• 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 - O2 Arena London
• Fri 11 August 2023 - Sheffield Utilita Arena
• Sat 12 August 2023 - Sheffield Utilita Arena
• Tues 29 August 2023 - Birmingham Utilita Arena
• Wed 30 August 2023 - O2 Arena London
• Fri 08 September 2023 - Leeds First Direct Arena
• Sat 9 September 2023 - O2 Arena London
• Fri 22 September 2023 - Manchester AO Arena
• Sat 23 September 2023 - Manchester AO Arena
• Sat 07 October 2023 - O2 Arena London
• Thur 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
• Sat 18 November 2023 - O2 Arena London
• Fri 01 December 2023 - Manchester AO Arena
• Sat 16 December 2023 - O2 Arena London
• Fri 05 January 2024 - Birmingham Utilita Arena
• Sat 06 January 2024 - O2 Arena London
• 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 - Sheffield Utilita Arena
• Sat 24 February 2024 - 02 Arena London
• Fri 08 March 2024 - Manchester AO Arena
• Sat 09 March 2024 - Manchester AO Arena
• Fri 22 March 2024 - Leeds First Direct Arena
• Sat 23 March 2024 - O2 Arena London
• Fri 05 April 2024 - Manchester AO Arena
• Sat 06 April 2024 - Manchester AO Arena
• Fri 19 April 2024 - Birmingham Utilita Arena
• Sat 20 April 2024 - O2 Arena London
• Fri 03 May 2024 - Birmingham Utilita Arena
• Sat 04 May 2024 - O2 Arena London
• Fri 17 May 2024 - Manchester AO Arena
• Sat 18 May 2024 - Manchester AO Arena
• Sat 01 June 2024 - Leeds First Direct Arena
• Sun 02 June 2024 - O2 Arena London
• Fri 14 June 2024 - Manchester AO Arena
• Sat 15 June 2024 - Manchester AO Arena
• Fri 12 July 2024 - Sheffield Utilita Arena
• Sat 13 July 2024 - O2 Arena London
• Fri 26 July 2024 - Manchester AO Arena
• Sat 27 July 2024 - Manchester AO Arena
• Fri 09 August 2024 - Birmingham Utilita Arena
• Sat 10 August 2024 - O2 Arena London
• Fri 23 August 2024 - Manchester AO Arena
• Sat 24 August 2024 - Manchester AO Arena
• Fri 06 September 2024 - Sheffield Utilita Arena
• Sat 07 September 2024 - O2 Arena London
• Fri 20 September 2024 - Manchester AO Arena
• Sat 21 September 2024 - Manchester AO Arena
• Mon 07 October 2024 - Birmingham Utilita Arena
• Tues 08 October 2024 - O2 Arena London
• Fri 18 October 2024 - Manchester AO Arena
• Sat 19 October 2024 - Manchester AO Arena
• Fri 01 November 2024 - Manchester AO Arena
• Sat 02 November 2024 - Manchester AO Arena
• Fri 15 November 2024 - Birmingham Utilita Arena
• Sat 16 November 2024 - O2 Arena London
• Friday 29 November 2024 - Manchester AO Arena
• Sat 30 November 2024 - Manchester AO Arena
• Thu 05 December 2024 - O2 Arena London
• Fri 06 December 2024 - Birmingham Utilita Arena
• Fri 20 December 2024 - Manchester AO Arena
• Sat 21 December 2024 - Manchester AO Arena
• Fri 10 January 2025 - Manchester AO Arena
• Sat 11 January 2025 - Manchester AO Arena
• Fri 24 January 2025 - Birmingham Utilita Arena
• Sat 25 January 2025 - O2 Arena London
• Sat 08 February 2025 - Manchester AO Arena
• Fri 21 February 2025 - Resorts World Arena, Birmingham
• Sat 22 February 2025 - O2 Arena London
• Sat 05 April 2025 - Manchester AO Arena
• Sat 17 May 2025 - Manchester AO Arena
• Sat 07 June 2025 - Birmingham Utilita Arena
• Sat 21 June 2025 - Manchester AO Arena
• Fri 25 July 2025 - Manchester AO Arena

Peter Kay O2 residency

Comedian Peter Kay has revealed he will perform a monthly residency at London's O2 arena, starting on 16 December until 22 February 2025. It means he will become the first comedian to be given his own residency at the venue it Greenwich.

• Fri 16 December, 2022
• Sat 21 January, 2023
• Sat 18 February, 2023
• Wed 13 March, 2023
• Sat 22 April, 2023
• Sat 20 May, 2023
• Sat 03 June, 2023
• Sat 29 July, 2023
• Wed 30 August, 2023
• Sat 09 September, 2023
• Sat 07 October, 2023
• Sat 18 November, 2023 
• Sat 16 December 2023  
• Sat 06 January 2024 
• Sat 24 February 2024 
• Sat 23 March 2024
• Sat 20 April 2024 
• Sat 04 May 2024 
• Sun 02 June 2024 
• Sat 13 July 2024 
• Sat 10 August 2024 
• Sat 07 September 2024
• Tues 08 October 2024 
• Sat 16 November 2024
• Thu 05 December 2024
• Sat 25 January 2025 
• Sat 22 February 2025

Peter Kay announces a monthly London residency at @TheO2 has been added to his national arena tour!Tickets go on sale 10am Saturday 12th November at https://t.co/EVCiTLhByF pic.twitter.com/Y5ANdjU2CB November 9, 2022

Why did Peter Kay cancel his last tour?

Peter Kay cancelled his last tour in 2017 due to "unforseen family circumstances", which led him to be largely absent from the spotlight ever since.  

He was due to perform at a planned 14-month, 100-show stand-up tour, but he announced the sad news that it was cancelled on his website, where he apologised to fans who had bought tickets, insisting it "wasn't a decision he had taken lightly."

At the time, the full statement read: "Due to unforeseen family circumstances I deeply regret that I am having to cancel all of my upcoming work projects. This unfortunately includes my upcoming stand-up tour, Dance For Life shows and any outstanding live work commitments.

"My sincerest apologies. This decision has not been taken lightly and I’m sure you’ll understand my family must always come first. I’ve always endeavoured to protect my family’s privacy from the media. I hope that the media and the public will continue to respect our privacy at this time. Once again I’m very sorry."

He briefly returned to the stage during his Dance for Life tour that came to the Manchester Central Convention Complex, but this has to be postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic and was later rescheduled in 2022.

Peter Kay’s Dance for Life – Postponement Announcement pic.twitter.com/hVXQVuWOj8 March 18, 2020

Where does Peter Kay live?

Peter Kay still lives in his hometown of Farnworth, in Lancashire with his wife Susan Gargan, who he married back in 2001. The couple have three children together - teenage son Charlie, and two younger children who have been shielded from the public eye.

Peter and his wife are directors of Goodnight Vienna Productions, which co-produces his comedy shows.

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As it happened: Peter Kay pre-sale, £900+ resale prices and new dates confirmed

We'll be bringing all the updates on how to get tickets in what's expected to be a sell-out tour

• Updated 15:21, 10 NOV 2022

For the first time in 12 years fans can buy tickets to one of Peter Kay's comedy shows, as tickets to his newly announced tour go on pre-sale today.

The pre-sale starts today at 10am for fans with Three and O2/Virgin Media network accounts, fans can get the pre-sale access codes via each mobile app which can then be added into Ticketmaster or SeeTickets to buy tickets early. Other tickets will become available later in the week as general sale starts this Saturday, November 12 at 10am.

Touring across cities including Newcastle on March 9 and 10 next year, this will be Peter Kay's first tour in 12 years as he makes his comedy comeback, which is why ticket sales are expected to be in high demand.

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

And although the announcement of his new tour has taken many fans by surprise thousands are thought to join online ticket queue's this week. 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 more than 1.2 million people.

Prices have been confirmed to start from £35 to help fans get more affordable tickets but they are expected to rise depending on the view and access. Peter took to his social to confirm saying: “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.”

Follow our live blog below for the latest ticket updates as Peter Kay returns to stand-up comedy. Comment below and let us know if you're in the queue's to buy tickets today too.

• Another update for O2 Prioirty users 11:49
• Could another pre-sale be on the cards? 11:02
• Pre-sale tickets are LIVE 10:00
• Confirmed ticket prices 09:38

End of live blog

That's the end of our live blog today, what a crazy ride its been just hope the general sale goes better for fans.

The pre-sale is avilable until early Saturday morning and ends when general sale starts at 10am, we'll be back with more updates then.

Thanks for following.

How to prep for general sale on Saturday

As we've seen the demand boom for Peter Kay today it's only bound to get busier on the general sale this Saturday.

General starts this November 12 at 10am and tickets can be bought from SeeTickets and Ticketmaster . Here's a few tried and tested tips to get ahead of the online ticket queues.

Tips for getting Peter Kay tickets:

• Join the waiting room at 09:45
• Join the queues on as many sites as possible, multiple borwsers and on more than one device
• Phone apps, like Ticketmasters app are often quicker
• Be cautious of demand based tickets - the more people online the more the prices will rise
• If you miss out on tickets only buy tickets through official resale platforms
• Know when to refresh - before queue starts is good but NOT once you have joined queue

Be back soon

We're taking a short break from the blog and will be back soon with more updates.

We'll be keeping our eyes peeled for more Newcastle dates, fingers crossed!

In the meantime comment below and let us know how you're getting on, we've not had much success ourselves over here.

Fans are having issues getting accessible tickets on pre-sale

Accessible tickets are reserved for fans in wheelchairs, accompanied by a carer or need extra assistance accessing the venue. Fans can get a carer for free if they buy one accessible ticket (which are usually same price as general seating).

In general sales these tickets are listed but not all fans have been able to find themduring today's pre-sale. According to O2 Priority's website the accessible tickets vary depending on the venue and the different layout but we've seen fans have issues on Three and O2.

@sseairtricity @SSEBelfastArena and @TicketmasterIre can you please help me understand why it was not possible to buy #accessible tickets for @peterkay_co_uk in the presale this morning? The option just wasn’t available and I was on before 10am. Thank you #DisabilityTwitter pic.twitter.com/LWkUvrfOVK — Mary-Elaine McCavert (CP&M-E) she/her (@MaryEMcCavert) November 10, 2022

Another update for O2 Prioirty users

There still seems to be issues accessing the pre-sale ticket codes on the app, we've tried and it still isn't loading.

Both Virgin Media and O2 phone network users should have been able to buy tickets through O2 Priority today.

Disgraceful made over 190 phone calls to the accessible line to get my son a wheelchair ticket Peter Kay his hero ! Also in the priority waiting room since 08.30 crashed sight as big companies yet again have the monopoly of the seats!! Now selling for £100’s @peterkay_co_uk — Theresa Brown (@Theresa70358063) November 10, 2022

New dates added to Manchester

There's also been a handful of new dates added to Manchester's show lineup on SeeTickets and Ticketmaster .

Fans can get pre-sale tickets today for the December 2 and 3 shows but seven more dates will be available to buy in the general sale this Saturday.

Fingers crossed for more Newcastle dates.

// JUST ANNOUNCED @peterkay_co_uk confirms SEVEN new roll dates for @AOArena - 22 & 23 September, 19 & 20 October, 5 & 6 November and 1 December 2023! Tickets will be available from 10AM Saturday 12 November. https://t.co/iemwrTORZm pic.twitter.com/n8Xa6Nl4wJ — AO Arena (@AOArena) November 10, 2022

New dates confirmed for other venues

Four new dates have been added to Birmingham's list of shows at the Utilita Arena.

Peter Kay will now play six shows in the city in December, March, June, July and August, you can see the full new dates on SeeTickets.

No new dates have been added to Newcastle's Utilita Arena just yet.

Could another pre-sale be on the cards?

Could there be another pre-sale option added?

With so many issues today and thousands missing out on tickets could another pre-sale option be added? Other arena tours this year have sometimes included up to five different pre-sale options from American Express, different venue pre-sales for each region and even Spotify.

How to get pre-sale tickets on Gigs and Tours?

We've recieved a lot of questions as to how fans managed to buy pre-sale tickets on Gigs and Tours.

Although not originally down as a pre-sale ticket retailer it seems some fans are having success in today's sale so it's only worth a try.

• Refresh, refresh and refresh

I googled O2 Priority Peter Kay and the venue I wanted and used that link. It brought the error page up but a lot of refreshing and the venue page came up eventually with the link to Gigs and Tours and in I went. — Chris O'Keeffe (@8chrisOKeeffe8) November 10, 2022

Fans outraged by £900+ tickets

The resale prices are astronomical.

One fan tweeted: "How are Peter Kay tickets already on resale for £900+? It's a joke. Should of not allowed resale"

Another fan shared a reaction to what seems to be an increased number of 'bot' fans this morning.

@peterkay_co_uk @TheO2 #peterkay @axs Already tickets on resale site @viagogo for WAAAAY over the odds #StopTheBots pic.twitter.com/jsGgtbJQ8t — Dean Heckley (@DeanHeckley) November 10, 2022

Re-sale tickets going for £900

Again 'fans' trying to make profit are at it again as resale tickets are starting to be listed.

It happened with Harry Styles, Coldplay and almost every other major ticket annoucement this year as people try to make a profit off desperate fans.

Prices are already being listed on Viagogo for more than £900 PER TICKET!

Other ticket sales?

With pre-sale proving to be difficult today there's still another sale date this week.

General sale starts this Saturday, November 12 on SeeTickets and Ticketmaster but as queues reach high numbers today fans will have to be quick.

Ticket queue tips

• Joining the waiting room can boost your space in the queue - opens 15 minutes before each sale on Ticketmaster
• Refreshing your browser before joining the queue can be beneficial but NOT once you have joined
• Join on more than one device and for more than one date
• Be flexibile with venues

There's some ticket success

Even with the app glitches some fans have been able to buy tickets this morning.

Finally got through on o2 Priority and got presale tickets for peter kay, buzzing pic.twitter.com/9lQwQkCIZf — (@elliexlg) November 10, 2022

Just got 6 tickets for Peter Kay’s new tour! Thanks o2 priority! First time I’ve ever used the app — Harvey Elliot Fan Club (@libpool1892) November 10, 2022

An update from O2

The sheer number of people trying to get tickets is causing tech issues on the O2's app.

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

What's the queue looking like?

There's currently 5,674 people in the online queue for the two Newcastle shows.

We're expecting this number to rise as the mobile app issues are resolved, whatever you do don't refresh the browser otherwise you'll lose your place.

Pre-sale tickets are LIVE

You can now buy tickets on Ticketmaster, as the pre-sale queue has opened.

Join the online queue here

Three users struggling to get onto app

Three users are also having issues getting on to pre-sale.

Fans have quoted this when trying to get onto the app:

'Connection closed before full header received'

With four minutes to go we just hope the tech issues will all resolve. For fans struggling to get on we suggest keep refreshing the app or maybe try joining on another device

Join now to get ahead in the queue

There's not long to go now, 10 minutes, which means Ticketmasters waiting room is now open.

This is an additional holding space which lets you can join and when the queue opens at 10am you will automatically be placed in the queue. It gives you a chance to open up another tab, have a think about where you want to sit and of course calmes the nerves just a little bit.

Join Ticketmasters waiting room, here.

Choose your spot in the crowd

Peter Kay will stand up in Newcastle on March 9 and 10 2023 at the Utilita Arena.

Pre-sale will start in just 15 minutes time, but before it does it could be worth having a look at the stadium layout. As thousands are expected to rush on to buy tickets your wanted tickets may go quicker than expected.

Confirmed ticket prices

Peter Kay confirmed himself that tickets will start from £35, keeping prices as low as possible with the cost of living.

Prices have now been confirmed for the Newcastle shows which start from as little as £35 but rise to as much as £135. Other seated ticket prices range between £50 and £65. Due to ticket sites 'demand based pricing systems' the lowest £35 tickets could rise as more people flock to online queues.

Tickets go on sale at 10am, on Ticketmaster or SeeTickets .

How to get pre-sale tickets with Three

There's just over half an hour to go until the pre-sale starts on Ticketmaster and SeeTickets.

Fans with Three Mobile are able to buy tickets early as long as they have access to the Three+ mobile app. On here you can get a uniqe Peter Kay access code, which has to be entered in on Ticketmaster or SeeTickets to enable you to buy tickets today.

It's a fairly simple process, just ensure you keep an eye out for your access code and save it. To avoid invalidating the code make sure you buy the tickets first time as soon as you reach the front of the queue.

O2 Priority issues

Pre-sale tickets should be available for fans with O2 Prority or Three Mobile but it seems issues have already started.

A lot of fans are having difficulties getting onto O2 Priority as the app experiences technical issues just 45 minutes before tickets go on sale.

@O2 trying to log in to priority server down this is even before 9.30am how can priority customers even try and get tickets when they can’t log in ? pic.twitter.com/YtkJ1vOV9g — Melanie Dunsford (@MelDunsford) November 10, 2022

Newcastle shows and full UK tour dates

Peter Kay's tour is split over the end of this year and next year, as he takes to a new city every couple of weeks. The comedian will stand up to Newcastle crowds on Thursday, March 9 and Wednesday March 10 2023 at the Utilita Arena.

But as anything goes with live ticket sales we'd always reccommend fans have another venue and date in mind just in case of a sell-out show.

The full UK tour dates are:

• 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

Welcome to our live blog

It's a day we've all been waiting for as tickets for Peter Kay's comeback comedy tour go on sale today.

Pre-sale starts at 10am on Ticketmaster and SeeTickets for fans with O2 Priority and Three mobile. It's the first time in more than a decade that Peter Kay tickets have been on sale, so the demand is expected to be throught the roof, so a busy queue is likely.

We'll be here throughout the day to share buying tips, official prices and availability.

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Peter Kay Announces London Residency as Part of First Live Tour in 12 Years

Following the announcement of a nationwide arena tour, Peter Kay has confirmed a monthly residency at The O2, London starting on Friday 16th December 2022 until Saturday 18th November 2023.

As revealed on BBC Radio 2 by Zoe Ball today, Peter is the first artist in the world to perform a monthly residency at The O2, London. 

“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.

Playing to over 1.2 million people.

Tickets for Peter Kay Live In London go on sale Saturday 12th November at 10am via www.gigsandtours.com , www.ticketmaster.co.uk and www.axs.com .

Hotel packages are available via www.axs.com .

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Peter Kay tickets: How to get them and what time they go on sale

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

• 15:33, 9 NOV 2022
• Updated 07:14, 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 Leeds later this year.

While the comedian has a huge, admiring fan base desperate to purchase tickets for the upcoming tour, still the question being asked is how much will the tickets be? While nothing is yet confirmed, the funny man has stated that prices will be the same as they were from his previous tour in 2010.

Speaking of the 12-date 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."

Read more: Peter Kay comeback tour tickets website crashes as comedian announces first stand up shows in 12 years

Tickets are to go on sale on Saturday, November 12 at 10am via Ticketmaster and See Tickets . Kay will play to millions of fans on his Peter Kay Live Tour which will begin at Manchester's AO Arena and come to Leeds on January 20 and May 19.

Other crowds set to enjoy the Car Share star's side splitting, upcoming set include Liverpool, Birmingham, Newcastle, Leeds , Sheffield, Cardiff, Dublin, Glasgow, Belfast and Nottingham. Scroll down below to see his full tour dates.

There is a way for fans to get early access to tickets though before the general sale starts on Saturday, November 12 at 10am.

How to get tickets for Peter Kay's new tour

Fans who aren't with Three Mobile 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 .

Friday, December 2 - Manchester AO Arena

Saturday, December 3 - Manchester AO Arena

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

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 16 - Cardiff International Arena

Saturday, June 17 - Cardiff International Arena

Friday, July 14 - Nottingham Motorpoint Arena

Saturday, July 15 - Nottingham Motorpoint Arena

Friday, August 11 - Sheffield Utilita Arena

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Peter Kay tour: How to get pre-sale tickets tomorrow for Cardiff shows

Pre-sale tickets go on sale tomorrow

• 10:44, 9 NOV 2022
• Updated 12:24, 10 NOV 2022

Peter Kay is retuning to live comedy as he announces a surprise 2023 UK tour , and fans can get tickets from tomorrow (October 10) as Three and O2/Virgin Media launch pre-sale. Tickets for the Cardiff show go on sale from 10am in what will be his first tour in 12 years.

And not only is it the first time he's back since 2010, but the prices from that year are continuing on into 2022 as Peter commits to keeping the tickets priced from £35 each, which fans can buy from 10am Thursday, November 10.

Cardiff fans can get a presale access code on the O2 Priority and Three+ Apps, which can then be entered onto Ticketmaster or See Tickets to buy tickets early before the general sale starts this Saturday, November 12.

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Having taken time out due to deal with personal reasons, the December shows are Peter's first since his sell-out tour back in 2010 and 'the biggest selling comedy tour of all time' performing the set to more than 1.2million people.

In an official statement the comedian 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."

Peter Kay UK tour 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.

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Peter Kay early access tickets RECAP - O2 Priority app crashes and more Birmingham dates added

You can get early access tickets for Peter Kay's tour this morning - through O2 and Three

• Updated 15:59, 10 NOV 2022

Peter Kay has delighted fans across the country after announcing a huge new UK tour - his first live tour since 2010. The comedian sent the internet into meltdown when he announced his Better Late Than Never tour on Sunday night.

Peter Kay will perform at Birmingham's Utilita Arena next month just before Christmas . Before he returns to the city once again in March, for a show at Resorts World Arena .

It was announced further dates had been added to Utilita Arena too next year on April 21; June 2; July 28; and August 29.

Read more: Peter Kay tour tickets in Birmingham - how to buy tickets

The comedian will also perform in Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, Cardiff, Dublin and more. While general sale tickets will not be available until 10am on Saturday, November 12 - Peter Kay fans can get early access tickets this morning.

There's two early access ticket sales running for Peter Kay's tour - starting today, Thursday, November 10, at 10am. But fans have to be either an O2 or Three Mobile customer, or know someone who is.

However the pre-sale has descended into chaos after the O2 Priority app and website crashed with over half an hour to go before tickets went on sale. Stay with us as we bring you all the action as it happens. Pre-sale tickets are being directed to Ticketmaster .

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• All the Birmingham tour dates 11:04
• If you struggle to get tickets today... 10:28
• O2 say it is "highest demand" they have seen in 15 years 10:04

Thanks for joining us!

That concludes our live coverage of the early access sale for Peter Kay tickets. Don't forget the O2 presale runs for 48 hours - so there's still time to get tickets.

But general sale tickets will launch at 10am on Saturday, November 12. For the Birmingham shows, you can get the tickets direct from the two venues' official box office, The Ticket Factory .

The Ticket Factory website also has a page set up with everything you need to know about tickets, here . You can also sign up to be a Superfan Club Member which allows you to purchase four tickets 15 minutes before general sale. You can find out more about membership by clicking here .

Tickets for the Birmingham dates, and elsewhere, will also be available through See Tickets and Ticketmaster .

Thank you so much for following and sticking with us throughout the day. We hope you managed to get the tickets you wanted today and if not, good luck for Saturday's general sale!

The Ticket Factory's general sale starts at 10am Saturday

If you've missed out on the early access tickets today - don't forget general sale tickets for both Birmingham dates, and elsewhere across the UK go on sale at 10am this Saturday, November 12.

For the Birmingham shows, you can get the tickets direct from the two venues' official box office, The Ticket Factory .

Tickets will be avaialble for all five dates of at Utilita Arena and Resorts World Arena.

Here's all the dates on Peter Kay's tour taking place in Birmingham

Saturday, December 17, 2022 - Birmingham Utilita Arena

Thursday, March 23, 2023 - Birmingham Resorts World Arena

• Friday, April 21, 2023 - Utilita Arena Birmingham
• Friday, June 2, 2023 - Utilita Arena Birmingham
• Friday, July 28, 2023 - Utilita Arena Birmingham
• Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - Utilita Arena Birmingham

Read more: Peter Kay adds extra Birmingham dates to his huge UK comedy tour

Four hours later...

Some people are still struggling with the O2 early access tickets.

@O2 tickets been on sale for 4 hours now and I still can’t get on. Embarrassing #peterkay — Adam Stride (@Adam_J_Stride) November 10, 2022

'Have you any tickets going mate?'

One fan has gone to Peter Kay direct - asking if there's any tickets left. Jen tweeted Peter Kay's official Twitter account this afternoon.

She said she was looking for two tickets in Birmingham and "isn't fussed with seats". She signed off saying "Thanks pal, have a gooden".

@peterkay_co_uk Hiya! Its quicker to ask you if you’ve got any tickets going mate? Right shambles over here. If so, let me know how much. Two for the Birmingham shows, not fussed with seats, was hoping to buy front row but will sit on roof if needed. Thanks pal, have a gooden x — Jen (@JenGaddy15) November 10, 2022

Our tips on how to get Peter Kay tickets

Whether you're trying for early access tickets today, or you'll be logging in on Saturday to get your hands on tickets for Peter Kay's shows in Birmingham. We know it can be stressful!

But what are the best tips for getting your hands on the elusive tickets? We've put together a handy guide on our top tips for getting them, here .

Some O2 customers are still struggling to get tickets though

While some people are having some success in getting tickets for Peter Kay. Others are still struggling to get through on O2 Priority.

How do I have an O2 account and a virgin media account and still can’t get onto O2 priority 3 hours later for Peter Kay tickets???? @O2PriorityUK @virginmedia — Gemma Arnold (@GemmaArnold) November 10, 2022

Fed the baby twice, changed 2 nappies & now onto a contact nap but still haven’t got through to @O2 priority website for @peterkay_co_uk tickets #multitasking — Annie Kelly (@AnnieKelly___) November 10, 2022

More fans are getting hold of Brum tickets

Managed to get @peterkay_co_uk tickets for the second time in a row!! Gutted that it was cancelled last time! Super excited! See you in Birmingham #garlicbread — Daniel Aitken (@aaiikkzz) November 10, 2022

Finally after nearly 3 hours I’ve managed to get 5th row seats at Birmingham for Peter Kay. Keep faith people, there are tickets still out there!! — Poppy90 (@Poppy90D10) November 10, 2022

Managed #PeterKay tickets for Birmingham, not quite sure how I did it, 5 seats and 5 very happy faces now.....via #gigsandtours web page — SHSP (@PiccaveySimon) November 10, 2022

I got my dad 2 tickets in block C for Peter Kay in Birmingham yay — Rachel (@RachelxOliver1d) November 10, 2022

Yes Damian!

Yes!!! Not sure how i done it but #PeterKay tickets sorted for Birmingham next year!!!! pic.twitter.com/UuSv0Cs97b — Damian Gear (@Mr_Gear7) November 10, 2022

Reminder: General sale tickets on sale on Saturday

For the Birmingham shows, you can get the tickets direct from the two venues' official box office, The Ticket Factory . The Ticket Factory website also has a page set up with everything you need to know about tickets, here . You can also sign up to be a Superfan Club Member which allows you to purchase four tickets 15 minutes before general sale. You can find out more about membership by clicking here .

O2 says.... keep trying

O2 are telling their customers to "keep trying". The presale does last for 48 hours for those who are yet to be successful.

On Twitter, O2 said: "We are seeing lots of Priority Tickets being sold for Peter Kay to O2 and Virgin Media customers right across the UK. Apologies if you’ve not been successful yet but do keep trying. Our presale lasts for up to 48 hours."

We are seeing lots of Priority Tickets being sold for Peter Kay to O2 and Virgin Media customers right across the UK. Apologies if you’ve not been successful yet but do keep trying. Our presale lasts for up to 48 hours. — O2 (@O2) November 10, 2022

Tickets being relisted on selling websites for up to £1,000!

Fans have been left furious after Peter Kay tickets have already made their way onto reselling websites. The comedian's tickets came out on Thursday, but left fans livid after O2 crashed.

Now, BirminghamLive has seen tickets listed for £1,000 on Viagogo . There are also tickets being sold for £200 - five times face value - on StubHub.

Read more: Peter Kay tickets being sold for £1,000 after pre-sale O2 crash

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Some interesting advice here...

A good tip here on Twitter. Has anyone else tried it? Does it work?

Let us know if you've had any luck in getting tickets. O2 Priority still isn't working for us however.

Guys, I just got 2 tickets but not through @o2 . Go to gigsandtours website, find the date and venue you want. Now click the website url, and add on the end of it: ?pre=o2pk And that for me opened up the tickets and let me buy them. #O2Priority #peterkay — Ross (@RossKyleJohnson) November 10, 2022

Our top tips on getting tickets

Whether you're trying for early access tickets today, or you'll be logging in on Saturday to get your hands on tickets for Peter Kay's shows in Birmingham. Today has certainly been stressful enough...

All the Birmingham tour dates

Following on from the earlier announcements of extra dates in Birmingham, here are the full list of dates:

Fans are getting tickets

Some fans seem to be having more luck getting tickets through Gigs and Tours . We still however can't get through on O2 Priority.

Tickets already been resold on Viagogo

Tickets are already making their way onto ticket reselling websites less than an hour after early access started. We have seen tickets for both the original Birmingham dates appear on Viagogo.

For the Utilita Arena show on December 17 two tickets are already priced at £1,036 each! Just crazy prices!

Most expensive on the website currently for the March date at Resorts World Arena are listed as £531 each.

More dates added

It appears more Birmingham dates have been added for Peter Kay's tour:

• Friday, April 21 - Utilita Arena Birmingham
• Friday, June 2 - Utilita Arena Birmingham
• Friday, July 28 - Utilita Arena Birmingham
• Tuesday, August 29 - Utilita Arena Birmingham

If you struggle to get tickets today...

General sale tickets for both Birmingham dates, and elsewhere across the UK go on sale at 10am this Saturday, November 12. For the Birmingham shows, you can get the tickets direct from the two venues' official box office, The Ticket Factory .

People are starting to get through on O2 Priority

Looks like O2 Priority is starting to kick into action 20 minutes after tickets went on sale. But there are huge queues.

Finally got in through o2 priority only to hit a massive queue #peterkay #o2 #priority pic.twitter.com/pCWQBh60da — Chris (@grouseuk_f1) November 10, 2022

Seems like someone's O2 app is working though....

Just got 6 tickets for Peter Kay’s new tour! Thanks o2 priority! First time I’ve ever used the app — Harvey Elliot Fan Club (@libpool1892) November 10, 2022

Anyone managed to get on O2 Priority yet?

We keep trying through the app - but still nothing!

A Virgin Media O2 statement has been issued

Virgin Media O2 has sent BirminghamLive an updated statement in relation to the pre-sale tickets for Peter Kay.

A Virgin Media O2 spokesperson said: “We’ve seen unprecedented levels of visitors to our Priority platform for Peter Kay tickets. As a result, some customers are experiencing difficulties trying to use the app and website despite us putting additional resource in place to help cope with such demand.

"We apologise and we’re doing everything we can to get it back up and running as soon as possible.”

O2 say it is "highest demand" they have seen in 15 years

O2 say the pre-sale is the "highest demand" they have seen for Priority tickets in 15 years. They have urged customers to be patient - adding that the pre-sale lasts for 48 hours.

Their statement said: "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."

PRE-SALE TICKETS ARE LIVE NOW

But shame the O2 app still isn't working hey? Let us know if you get through!

Less than 5 minutes to go....

And we still can't get onto O2 Priority - can you? The Three presale seems to be coping with demand - but it doesn't include any of the Birmingham shows.

O2 haven't issued any further updates apart from to say they were experiencing "extraordinary demand".

Read more: O2 issue statement over Peter Kay tour ticket pre-sale chaos

If you miss out on early access tickets...

There's still chance to get tickets! General sale tickets for both Birmingham dates, and elsewhere across the UK go on sale at 10am this Saturday, November 12.

Ticket prices (if we can get them)

After he first announced the tour, Peter Kay revealed he would be keeping the cost of tickets low due to the cost of living crisis. He added that tickets would start from £35 - in line with his 2010 tour ticket prices.

He 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."

See Tickets - which will release tickets as part of the general sale on Saturday - has set price brackets at £41.25, £57.75 and £74.25 for the Utilita Arena show on December 17. A Peter Kay Live - Best Seat Ticket Package which includes a top price seated ticket, limited edition gift, show programme and VIP laminate and lanyard costs £151. All prices include booking fee.

O2 responds to problems with early access tickets

O2 have taken to Twitter to say they are "seeing extraordinary demand for Peter Kay". They have asked fans to be patient.

Their full tweet said: "We’re seeing extraordinary demand for Peter Kay. We know customers are struggling to get on to our Priority website and app before 10am, we're working on it. Please be patient, thank you."

We’re seeing extraordinary demand for Peter Kay. We know customers are struggling to get on to our Priority website and app before 10am, we're working on it. Please be patient, thank you. — O2 (@O2) November 10, 2022

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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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