Kay's Charity Tour Extension
Peter Kay Announces New Charity Tour Dates Across UK Cities to Maximize Fundraising
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Leeds' First Direct Arena charity show will operate with doors at 6pm and an 8pm stage time, and a closing curfew around 11pm, plus a large on-site parking provision of about 7,500 spaces within a 15-minute walk and nearby EV charging facilities.
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The Be More Laura Foundation is highlighted as supporting brain cancer research through the charity shows, underscoring a specific focus within the overall fundraising lineup.
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Bolton residents will have exclusive access to two charity shows in January 2027 at The Albert Halls, Bolton, as part of the final leg of Kay's charity-focused run.
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The tour’s curtain-closer sequence includes Cardiff on September 6 at Utilita Arena and Hull on October 10 at Connexin Live, with Hull hosting two shows at 3:30pm and 8pm; general sale opens at 10am on Friday 31 July.
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In addition to the four-location autumn run, Brighton is set for a matinee on November 13 and an evening show on November 14 at the Brighton Centre, while Blackpool Opera House will offer both a matinee and an evening performance on November 21.
Peter Kay is wrapping up his record-breaking Better Late Than Never Tour with a final run of charity shows across four UK cities this autumn, according to LADbible. Brighton, Cardiff, Hull, and Blackpool will all host performances in October and November 2026, with all profits going to a range of deserving causes.
Tickets for most of the new dates go on general sale at 10am on Friday, July 31, LADbible confirmed. The shows mark the end of a four-year tour cycle, with Kay making charity fundraising the central theme of the finale.
Autumn Show Dates, Venues, and Ticket Details
Cardiff kicks things off on September 6 at the Utilita Arena, Lancashire Telegraph reported. Hull follows on October 10 at Connexin Live, with two shows that day — a matinee at 3:30pm and an evening performance at 8pm.
Brighton gets two shows at the Brighton Centre — a matinee on November 13 and an evening show on November 14, according to Lancashire Telegraph. Blackpool wraps up the run at the Blackpool Opera House on November 21, with both a matinee and an evening performance on the same day, Lancs EP reported.
Charities Set to Benefit From Tour Profits
The fundraising lineup spans a wide range of causes. Leeds' First Direct Arena show will split ticket profits among 12 charities, including Children With Cancer UK, Teenage Cancer Trust, and Breast Cancer UK, according to Head Topics.
Other shows will support The Be More Laura Foundation, which funds brain cancer research, as well as The Lily Foundation and Maggie's, Head Topics noted. The Blackpool shows specifically will donate to three charities, according to Lancs EP.
Leeds Arena Logistics and What Fans Should Know
The Leeds First Direct Arena show has doors opening at 6pm, with Kay hitting the stage at 8pm and a closing curfew around 11pm. Around 7,500 parking spaces sit within a 15-minute walk of the venue, and EV charging facilities are also available nearby.
Kay has made clear these extra dates are about supporting underfunded and diverse causes, not just extending the tour. The broad charity lineup reflects his aim to spread fundraising across a range of health and community groups, rather than focusing on a single cause.
Bolton Hometown Shows Close Out 2027 Run
Bolton residents get a special treat beyond the autumn dates. Kay has announced two exclusive charity shows in January 2027 at The Albert Halls in Bolton, Lancashire Telegraph reported. These hometown performances mark the very final leg of the charity-focused run.
The Bolton shows are reserved for local residents, underlining Kay's connection to his hometown. Combined with the autumn UK dates, the full closing chapter of the Better Late Than Never Tour is expected to raise significant funds across more than a dozen charities, according to LADbible.
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