Peter Kay announces Blackpool Opera House charity gigs to conclude record-breaking tour
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.
The beloved comedian will perform two special shows in November, with all profits dedicated to three vital charities.
Comedian Peter Kay is set to bring his hugely successful 'Better Late Than Never' tour to a close with two charity performances at the Blackpool Opera House. The beloved star, who is nearing the end of his four-year tour, will perform a matinee and an evening show on Saturday, November 21.
These special events are part of a series of charity performances taking place in coastal locations, with Blackpool marking the grand finale of the record-breaking tour. Tickets for the shows will become available at 10am on Friday, July 31.
All funds raised from the Blackpool performances will be distributed among three significant charities: The Lily Foundation, which supports those affected by Mitochondrial Disease; Maggie’s, a cancer care organisation; and The Be More Laura Foundation, dedicated to advancing research into brain cancer.
Kay expressed his sentiments on the tour, saying: “It’s been an incredible four-year tour. I’ve absolutely loved it.” He added: “If doing a few more shows can help raise money for these overlooked and sadly underfunded charities, then that’s the least I can do.”
Blackpool holds a special significance for Peter Kay, as it was the location where he recorded his iconic first live stand-up video, 'Peter Kay Live At The Top Of The Tower', during a North West tour in 1999.
Before concluding in Blackpool, Kay will also perform in Cardiff on September 6, Hull on October 10, and Brighton on November 13 and 14.