Arctic Monkeys announce first North East gig in five years
The band, who have sold millions of records since forming in Sheffield in 2002, recently revealed they will be releasing their sixth album, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, on May 11.
Now they have revealed it will be followed by a nine-date autumn arena tour, including a show at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle on Thursday, September 27.
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Hide AdIt will be their first appearance in the region since they headlined the arena in October 2013, as part of their AM tour.
The full tour dates are:
Thursday September 6 : Manchester Arena
Friday September 7: Manchester Arena
Sunday September 9: The O2, London
Monday September 10 : The O2, London
Saturday September 15: Arena Birmingham
Tuesday September 18L FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield
Wednesday September 19: FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield
Monday September 24: 3Arena, Dublin
Thursday September 27: Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle
American rock band The Lemon Twigs will be special guests on all dates.
The Newcastle show has a 16+ age restriction for standing, and under-14s must be accompanied by an adult in the seats.
Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday, April 13, and are available online, or from the booking hotline number 0844 493 6666.
Venue facility and booking fees will apply, and tickets are limited to four per person.