Beloved British comedian Peter Kay has sent fans into a frenzy with a major announcement about his hugely popular stand-up tour, confirming he will extend the run into 2026 and donate all profits to a dozen cancer charities.
A Landmark Announcement on National Television
Making a rare television appearance on BBC's The One Show on Wednesday, November 27, the 52-year-old comic shared the exciting news about his Better Late Than Never tour. Kay confirmed that the tour, which originally kicked off in 2022, will see its final dates performed in 2026. Due to overwhelming public demand, the tour has been repeatedly extended, with Kay having already smashed attendance and performance records at Manchester's AO Arena.
Charitable Mission: Supporting a Dozen Vital Causes
In a heartfelt move, Peter Kay revealed that all profits from the newly announced 2026 dates will be shared across twelve different cancer charities. Speaking directly to viewers, he stated, "It's finishing next year, and I am announcing the last lot of shows, but all the profits are going to cancer charities."
The full list of beneficiary charities 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 Charity Reaction
The announcement has been met with widespread gratitude from the charitable sector. Rachel Calderon, deputy director of fundraising at Blood Cancer UK, commented on the significance of the gesture. "It's a milestone moment to see Peter Kay on The One Show tonight, announcing plans for a final tour," she said. "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. Every pound helps us support people facing blood cancer and will help fund lifesaving research."
How to Get Your Tickets
For fans eager to be part of this charitable finale, the key details are straightforward. Tickets for the new 2026 performances will go on sale to the public on Sunday, November 30, at 10am. The final leg of the tour is scheduled to begin on March 8, 2026, offering one last chance for audiences to see the record-breaking show.
