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Peter Kay's huge gig at Manchester's brand new Co-op Live arena has been cancelled, just hours before the comedian was due to take to the stage.
The comedian's second show at the venue on Wednesday evening has also been cancelled.
The highly-anticipated show was due to go ahead on Tuesday at the 23,500-capacity venue, and would have been the showpiece opening for the city's flagship new venue, the largest in the UK.
But just a day before the show was due to take place, it has been announced that both shows have been cancelled with work not yet complete on the Eastlands venue. The council's building control is also yet to sign the building off.
Co-op Live has confirmed that both shows will be rescheduled, and will instead take place on the 29th and 30th April.
Peter Kay's huge gig at Manchester's brand new Co-op Live arena has been cancelled, just hours before the comedian was due to take to the stage
A spokesperson for Co-op Live said: 'Following our first test event on Saturday, regretfully we have made the difficult decision to reschedule our two opening performances by Peter Kay.
'These dates will move from 23 April and 24 Wednesday to Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 April.
'It is critical to ensure we have a consistent total power supply to our fully electric sustainable venue, the completion of which is a few days behind. Rescheduling gives us the extra time we need to continue testing thoroughly.
'This is vital to satisfy the rigorous set of guidelines and protocols that are necessary for a venue of this size.
'Peter Kay has very graciously agreed to perform his record-breaking comedy at Co-op Live on 29 (rescheduled from 23) and 30 (rescheduled from 24) April 2024.
'All tickets remain valid and ticket holders will be contacted by their point of purchase. Refunds will be available for those who can no longer attend.
'We are very sorry for the inconvenience that this
