Peter Kay issues statement after Birmingham gig evacuation

The Bolton comic was ushered off stage after a bomb hoax at his Birmingham show on Friday

Peter Kay has issued his first statement following a alleged bomb hoax at one of his shows on Friday night. On Friday (May 1) fans at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, were evacuated less than an hour into a performance from the Bolton comic.

Kay was ushered off stage and the show, attended by almost 13,000 people, was cancelled. Omar Majed, 19, was subsequently charged over the alleged hoax and has been remanded in custody.

This morning (May 6), a statement has been issued via the comedian’s social media channels. A statement on X reads: “We are pleased to share that following the disruption to Peter Kay’s performance on Friday 1st May, we have arranged a rescheduled date for all ticket holders on Saturday 25th July 2026.

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“The safety of the audience, artist, and staff is always the highest priority, and we apologise sincerely for the inconvenience caused by the precautionary evacuation by venue management on the advice of West Midlands Police.

“All tickets will remain valid for the new date. Customers who are unable to attend will be entitled to a refund.”

Peter Kay was just 45 minutes into his tour performance on Friday evening (May 1) when when was ‘bundled off stage’. Confused audience members were told by production staff: “Due to unforeseen circumstances we are going to have to stop the show.”

On Monday 4 May, Omar Majed was ordered to go down to the cells part-way through an 11-minute hearing at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court. The court was told the teenager allegedly “barged” his way into Birmingham’s Utilita Arena without a ticket.

The charge against Majed alleges that he communicated to a police officer and others information, which he knew or believed to be false, that a bomb was present in the arena.

After confirming his address and date of birth at the start of the hearing, Majed, of Graham Road, Saltley, Birmingham, was repeatedly asked to be quiet by District Judge Michelle Smith. Ms Smith, appearing in court via a video-link, also made several requests for Majed to sit down.