Peter Kay tour at Manchester AO Arena - full list of dates in 2023, 2024 and 2025

This weekend, Bolton comedian Peter Kay will make his grand return to Manchester as he brings his "Better Late Than Never" tour back to the AO Arena.

The tour started back at the AO Arena last December and resumes this weekend at the same venue. He will then return again in October for shows on Friday October 6, Saturday October 7, Thursday October 19 and Friday October 20.

The comedy legend announced his UK-wide tour last November sending fans into a frenzy to snap up tickets when the initial 22 tour dates went on sale. In total, Peter will be playing an 110 dates, including more than 40 shows in Manchester throughout 2023, 2024 and 2025.

When announcing the 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 after seeing the demand for the shows, he admitted he was " blown away " by the reaction from his fanbase.

Returning for two dates on home turf this weekend, the AO Arena, holds a special place in the comedian's heart as he famously used to work at the arena as a steward before he hit the big time, and has performed there many times over the course of his comedy career.

Peter Kay at AO Arena Manchester on the opening night of his tour (Image: MEN Media)

In November, he'll play Manchester on Sunday, November 5 and Monday, November 6, before returning again in December in the lead up to festivities on Friday December 1 and Saturday December 2. He will then be back again in Manchester in early 2024 for more shows.

Below we've compiled a full list of tour dates for his Manchester shows, in case you're looking for last-minute tickets. We've also created a full Peter Kay gig guide covering everything from timings and seating plans to parking and banned items.