Tony Bennett announces mini UK and Ireland tour

Tony Bennett has announced details of a mini tour of the UK and Ireland.

The iconic singer will play shows in London, Glasgow, Birmingham and Dublin during September.

The 87-year-old will perform at London’s Royal Festival Hall on September 4 and 5.

Tickets for the shows will go on sale on Friday (May 23) at 9am. Tickets for the Dublin gig are already on sale.

The tour dates are as follows:

September:

Thursday 4 – London, Royal Festival Hall

Friday 5 – London, Royal Festival Hall

Tuesday 9 – Glasgow, Concert Hall

Thursday 11 – Birmingham, Symphony Hall

Friday 12 – Dublin, Bord Gais Energy Theatre

Bennett is expected to release his Lady GaGa collaboration album Cheek to Cheek later this year.