Comedy legend Peter Kay has made a huge announcement that he is set to play four special hometown gigs in Bolton this summer. And there will be only one way for fans to get tickets.
Peter will return home to Bolton to the town’s famous Albert Halls for four very special shows in July 2026, his first performances at the venue in over 20 years. They include three evening performances and one matinee at the hall.
Taking to the very stage where he recorded the UK’s biggest-selling stand-up DVD, promoters today said: “it marks a truly unique and nostalgic hometown homecoming for one of Britain’s most beloved comedians”.
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The gigs will all be in aid of charity, supporting Bolton Hospice. And it has been announced that tickets will be STRICTLY limited to Boltonians only.
Only those who can prove they have a Bolton (BL) postcode, will be able to buy tickets for the new shows. A poster was issued today for the new gigs, titled “Peter Kay Live in Bolton”.
It shows Peter holding up his “Better Late Than Never” tour placard, with the addition of “Again” beneath, a jokey reference to the tour extension over recent years such has been its success across the British Isles.
A statement announcing the new Bolton shows issued today by promoters said: “This is a rare chance for local fans to be part of something incredibly special, a hometown celebration like no other.”
Tickets for the four Bolton gigs will go on sale on Friday, April 24 at 10am. They will be available via this website link issued by Peter today.
Dates announced today
The Albert Halls, Bolton – 2026 Dates:
- Thursday 9th July (Evening)
- Friday 10th July (Evening)
- Saturday 11th July (Matinee)
- Saturday 11th July (Evening)
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