Peter Kay returns to Albert Halls in Bolton after 23 years

Peter will take centre stage at the Albert Halls in the town centre in July, where he will perform four shows.

It is a venue he last performed at in 2003, recording the iconic Peter Kay: Live at the Bolton Albert Halls, which to this day is the biggest-selling stand-up DVD of all time in the UK.

A young Peter Kay

Peter, who is one of the nation’s favourite comedians, said: “I can’t believe it’s 23 years since my Albert Halls shows, so I reckon it’s about time I came back.

“I’m really looking forward to it.

“The shows are a thank you to the people of Bolton for their support over the years, but especially Bolton Hospice, which is an amazing charity and would not be able to provide the help it does without donations.”

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The surprise Bolton shows will take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (July 9 to 11) at 7.30pm, as well as a matinee on Saturday (July 11) at 2.30pm.

Peter has been playing his sold-out UK live comedy tour, Better Late Than Never, since late 2022 to huge arena crowds.

The July shows will be an intimate version of his latest tour’s material and an unexpected treat for people from Bolton (and parts of Bury) only.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, April 24 at 10am and are limited to fans who live at a BL postcode.

 All profits will be donated to Bolton Hospice.

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Chair of Bolton Hospice, Judith Bromley, said: “What a fantastic surprise this is – we can’t thank Peter enough for his ongoing support of the hospice.

“The money raised from these shows in Bolton will make a huge difference to all the local people who use our vital services.”

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Tickets will only be available via Quay Tickets: https://tix.to/PKBolton quaytickets.com/boltonalberthalls

Last September, Peter took part in a sell-out ‘in conversation with’ Sara Cox for Bolton Hospice and the Crescent Foodbank Bolton.

Sir Ian McKellen also chose the Albert Halls to celebrate his 80th birthday and to raise money for charity.