Popular comedian Peter Kay has announced his long-awaited return to stand-up after surprising fans with his first live tour in 12 years. 

The exciting comeback came during an ad break for ITV's new series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! on Sunday evening. 

An advert showing Kay carrying some carpet as a fan asks "When are you going tour?", to which Kay replies "Next month". 

The tour begins in early December and arrives at Glasgows OVO Hydro on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6 2023.

In sharing the news of new tour dates, Kay wrote: "It's good to get back to what I love doing best, stand-up comedy."

The new tour will mark the comics' first tour in 12 years after he cancelled his 2017 tour due to "unforeseen family circumstances."

Although the tour starts in December this year, the comedian will undertake more shows in 2023, with the final date in August. 

How to get tickets to Peter Kay tour 2023

As it's Kay's first tour in 12 years, tickets are set to sell out for most shows, so you'll want to make sure you're ready to get tickets. 

Tickets are set to go on sale at 10am on Saturday, November 12 on Ticketmaster. 

Prices will start at £35 (Not including fees) and could rise to £135 for the Best Seat Package. 

Get tickets via Ticketmaster. 

Peter Kay tour dates

  • Fri 02 December 2022 Manchester AO Arena
  • Sat 03 December 2022 Manchester AO Arena
  • Sat 17 December 2022 Birmingham Utilita Arena
  • Fri 06 January 2023 Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
  • Sat 07 January 2023 Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
  • Fri 20 January 2023 Leeds First Direct Arena
  • Fri 17 February 2023 Sheffield Utilita Arena
  • Thu 23 February 2023 Belfast SSE Arena
  • Fri 24 February 2023 Belfast SSE Arena
  • Thu 09 March 2023 Newcastle Utilita Arena
  • Fri 10 March 2023 Newcastle Utilita Arena
  • Thu 23 March 2023 Birmingham Resorts World Arena
  • Thu 06 April 2023 Dublin 3Arena
  • Fri 07 April 2023 Dublin 3Arena
  • Fri 05 May 2023 Glasgow OVO Hydro
  • Sat 06 May 2023 Glasgow OVO Hydro
  • Fri 19 May 2023 Leeds First Direct Arena
  • Fri 16 June 2023 Cardiff International Arena
  • Sat 17 June 2023 Cardiff International Arena
  • Fri 14 July 2023 Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
  • Sat 15 July 2023 Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
  • Fri 11 August 2023 Sheffield Utilita Arena