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How to get Peter Kay tickets for Manchester as comic promises to keep prices low

He's pricing his tickets from the same price as his last tour.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 7th November 2022

Peter Kay has promised that tickets for his live tour will start at the same price as they did 12 years ago.

The Bolton-born stand-up comedian announced a surprise return to the stage yesterday for his first shows in more than a decade.

The gigs are likely to face huge demand – the last time Peter planned tour dates he sold out 100 nights, but the tour was cancelled due to ‘unforeseen family circumstances’.

And while concert tickets are getting steadily more and more expensive, the beloved comedian has promised to do his bit to help out.

He says that with the cost of living crisis being so difficult for so many, he’ll be pricing his tickets from just £35.

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“It’s good to get back to what I love doing best,” Kay said ahead of his return.

Peter Kay. Credit: BBC

“If there’s ever a time people need a laugh it’s now. And with the cost of living at an all-time high, ticket prices are starting from £35, which is the same price they were on my previous tour in 2010.”

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Tickets for Peter Kay’s nationwide tour start from £35, and will officially go on sale on Saturday 12 November at 10am.

You can get them from Ticketmaster or Gigs and Tours

He’s set to perform two shows here in Manchester at the AO Arena in December.

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Here’s what you need to do to try and get tickets.

How to get tickets for Peter Kay Live in Manchester

Peter Kay’s Car Share. Credit: BBC

Tickets for Peter Kay’s nationwide tour start from £35, and will officially go on sale on Saturday 12 November at 10am.

You can get them from See Tickets here.

Pre-sale tickets for Peter Kay

If you can register for one of the pre-sales for Peter Kay tickets, you’ll have a second chance and buying some.

Customers on mobile networks Three UK and O2 will both be able to try and buy tickets ahead of the general sale, with pre-sale starting from 10am on Thursday 10 November.

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Three said: “To access this pre-sale ticket window, fans need to be a Three UK customer (Pay Monthly or Pay As You Go) and have downloaded and registered on the Three+ app before pre-sale opens.

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“Three+ is the rewards app from Three UK, with exclusive offers from leading brands across food and drink, entertainment, days out, wellbeing and shopping. The Three+ app is free to download for Three customers to enjoy the latest rewards and a few extra plusses in life.”

O2 customers can access an O2 Priority pre-sale from Thursday 10 November from 10am.

Peter Kay UK tour dates in full

Friday 2 December 2022            Manchester AO Arena
Saturday 3 December 2022        Manchester AO Arena
Saturday 17 December 2022       Birmingham Utilita Arena

Friday 6 January 2023                Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
Saturday 7 January 2023             Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
Friday 20 January 2023               Leeds First Direct Arena
Friday 17 February 2023             Sheffield Utilita Arena
Thursday 23 February 2023       Belfast SSE Arena
Friday 24 February 2023             Belfast SSE Arena
Thursday 9 March 2023              Newcastle Utilita Arena
Friday 10 March 2023                  Newcastle Utilita Arena
Thursday 23 March 2023            Birmingham Resorts World Arena
Thursday 6 April 2023                 Dublin 3Arena
Friday 7 April 2023                     Dublin 3Arena
Friday 05 May 2023                     Glasgow OVO Hydro
Saturday 06 May 2023                Glasgow OVO Hydro
Friday 19 May 2023                      Leeds First Direct Arena
Friday 16 June 2023                    Cardiff International Arena
Saturday 17 June 2023               Cardiff International Arena
Friday 14 July 2023                      Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
Saturday 15 July 2023                 Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
Friday 11 August 2023                 Sheffield Utilita Arena

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Art & Culture

Corn Exchange has a cute new vending machine strictly for pre-loved books

Danny Jones Danny Jones Corn Exchange book vending machine

Every now and again we stumble across a clever little idea and we think ‘why hasn’t someone thought of this idea before?’ That was definitely the case when heard about Corn Exchange’s new vending machine for books.

Having appeared in the popular city centre food hall and trader spot only earlier this week, most people might be unaware of the Corn Exchange‘s fun new initiative and some people might have walked straight past it without noticing what’s actually in it — yet another reason we love stuff like this.

The concept is called ‘Read. Swap. Repeat.’ and the idea is to not only keep people reading when they come into the city or are perhaps staying here in the likes of the Corn Exchange, but also to provide a home for pre-loved books with an added incentive.

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It’s a great little idea, isn’t it? You even get a free bookmark for your trouble.

As you can see, all you need to use the vending machine is to bring a book with you, ask a member of staff for a token and then select which generously donated second-hand read you want to select for yourself.

Beyond just being a cool and interesting way to entertain local book lovers and hopefully get more people reading again, it’s also good for the environment as it provides yet another outlet for people to donate their old texts without any waste.

So, if you’re looking for a new read or looking to share one of your favourite old books with someone else, why not give it a try?

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Manchester to be filled with fresh blooms as annual Flower Festival returns this summer

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

Manchester is set to become one of the most picturesque places in the UK this summer, as the city gets dressed up in celebration of the annual Flower Show.

Back by popular demand for its fifth year, the four-day festival – which is often dubbed the “most Instagramable event of the year” – will see Manchester bloom to life and be draped from head to toe in magnificent floral displays.

Plants and flowers will be seen covering landmark buildings, shop windows, doorways, balconies, statues, fountains, and more right across the city centre.

Taking place over the late May bank holiday, festival organisers say to expect a “fabulous floral spectacle” – with a dedicated ‘Manchester in Flowers’ floral trail gearing up to be the star of this year’s show, and several other stunning show gardens and green installations all set to weave through central streets.

Manchester to be filled with fresh blooms as annual Flower Festival returns this summer / Credit: The Manc Group

Organised annually by Manchester BID, the festival usually sees tens of thousands of people flock to the city centre – and this year will be no different.

Visitors can also expect al fresco dining, live music, and a wide range of family entertainment too.

With the event now only a few months away, festival organisers are on the hunt for budding and professional gardeners, florists, landscapers, businesses, charities, community groups, and schools across the region to be part of the celebrations.

Manchester Flower Festival is known for offering both seasoned and aspiring gardeners the chance to showcase their talent, while helping to create “a unique floriated experience across the city” – with opportunities open this year to lend a hand with large-scale headline gardens and displays, floristry displays, and smaller ‘Bijou’ gardens.

The annual event gives both seasoned and aspiring gardeners the chance to showcase their talents / Credit: Manchester BID

Local traders can also sign-up to sell the Festival Market, which will feature everything from plants, and produce, to garden decor, street food, art, and so much more.

Businesses in the city centre are also being encouraged to show their support for the festival by creating window, building, or in-store displays, and hosting dedicated events, and food and drinks specials.

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Volunteers are also needed to help at this year’s event, with festival organisers promising the chance to “gain valuable experience” and enjoy being part of the team at one of the city’s annual flagship events.

Find out more about Manchester Flower Festival 2023 here.

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