Nottingham dates rescheduled

Peter Kay has postponed two shows in Nottingham next week due to a routine kidney procedure.

Tour promoters SJM Concerts said the decision to put off Sunday’s and Monday’s gigs came following medical advice.

In a statement that the 52-year-old  comic shared on social media, the company said: ‘We regret to inform you that due to a routine kidney stone procedure, Peter will be unable to perform his scheduled shows at Nottingham Motorpoint Arena on Sunday 5th October and Monday 6th October. Following medical advice, Peter will be taking a period of time to rest and recover.’

The gigs have been   rescheduled for December 11 and 12 with tickets remaining valid for the new dates. 

SJM added: ‘If you are unable to attend, refunds will be available from your original point of purchase. We thank you for your patience and understanding.’

Kay returned to performing stand-up comedy after a 12-year break when he announced his Better Late than Never tour in November 2022.

His tour kicked off in December that year and has broken records at London’s O2, having played 48 dates there – shattering Take That’s record of 39.

Earlier this month the Phoenix Nights and Car Share star told how he had spent his whole life trying to lose weight.

He spoke about his recently slimmed-down figure at an event hosted by Sara Cox at The Lowry theatre in Salford, saying he had  joined Slimming World and WeightWatchers in a bid to shed the pounds.

Asked about whether he tried to lose weight, he said: ‘Only for the first 48 years of my life. Yeah I had to, eventually, because you start thinking about your health and things like that, don’t you?’

Published: 29 Sep 2025