Beloved British comedian Peter Kay made a rare and memorable television appearance this week, delivering a monumental announcement concerning his ongoing stand-up tour and its profoundly generous final act.
A Charitable Finale for a Landmark Tour
Appearing on BBC's The One Show on Wednesday, the 52-year-old comic from Bolton revealed that his lengthy Better Late Than Never tour will conclude in 2026. In a stunning and heartfelt gesture, Kay declared that all profits from the newly announced 2026 arena shows will be donated to twelve different cancer charities.
"It’s finishing next year, and I am announcing the last lot of shows, but all the profits are going to cancer charities," Kay told the programme, highlighting a motivation that resonates with countless families. He added, "Unfortunately, everybody knows someone who’s been affected on that list, and I just hope people support it. Come to the shows. That’s why I’m here."
The Beneficiaries and The Tour Schedule
The final leg of the tour will see Kay perform in major cities across the UK and Ireland. Fans in Newcastle, Nottingham, Glasgow, Dublin, Birmingham, Belfast, Liverpool, Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, and London will have the chance to see the comedy legend one last time on this journey.
The full list of charities set to benefit from this incredible act of philanthropy is:
- Children With Cancer UK
- Teenage Cancer Trust
- Kidney Cancer UK
- Blood Cancer UK
- Bowel Cancer UK
- Prostate Cancer UK
- DKMS UK
- Ovarian Cancer Action
- Pancreatic Cancer UK
- Anthony Nolan
- The Brain Tumour Charity
- Breast Cancer UK
Industry and Charitable Reaction
The announcement was met with immediate gratitude from the charitable sector. Rachel Calderon, deputy director of fundraising at Blood Cancer UK, described it as a "milestone moment."
"Everyone in the blood cancer community... is genuinely chuffed and deeply grateful he has chosen to support Blood Cancer UK on his final tour through ticket sales," she stated. "Every pound helps us support people facing blood cancer and will help fund lifesaving research that will get us closer to beating blood cancer within a generation."
Peter Kay, a household name thanks to iconic series like Phoenix Nights and Peter Kay’s Car Share, took a long hiatus from the spotlight before embarking on this current tour, making his return and this subsequent charitable pledge all the more significant for his legion of fans.
Tickets for the final 2026 tour dates go on sale to the public this Sunday, November 30, at 10am.
