Kings of Leon announce 2013 UK arena tour

Kings Of Leon have confirmed a run of UK arena tour dates for 2013.

The band, expected to release a new album next year, will play shows in London, Manchester and Birmingham in June and July. Tickets for all dates go on sale this Friday (November 9) at 9am. Starting in London, the Nashville-based band will play the O2 Arena on June 12 and 13 before playing Manchester Arena on June 24 and 25. The short tour then runs to Birmingham's LG Arena on July 9/10.

Kings of Leon recently announced European festival appearances with headline slots booked at Optimus Alive in Portugal and Rock Werchter in Belgium. UK fans will also note that the arena tour is scheduled around the same time that Glastonbury Festival will be taking place.

Kings Of Leon will play:

London, O2 - June 12, 13
Manchester Arena 24, 25)
Birmingham LG Arena - July 9, 10

Tickets for Kings Of Leon go on sale Friday (November 9) at 9am.