The Darkness confirm UK and Ireland tour

The Darkness have announced plans to embark on a 16-date tour of the UK and Ireland later this year.

The reformed rock band will start the tour with a show in Liverpool on November 8 and finish up in Belfast on December 5.

The 'One Way Ticket' group will precede headliners Def Leppard at this weekend's Download festival and have admitted that they are "terrified" about the comeback gig.

The concerts will be one of the first opportunities for fans to hear The Darkness perform material from their upcoming third studio album live.

The Darkness' UK and Ireland tour dates are as follows:

• November 8 - Liverpool, Academy


• November 9 - Edinburgh, Picture House


• November 10 - Glasgow, Academy


• November 12 - Newcastle, Academy


• November 13 - Manchester, Academy


• November 14 - Bristol, Academy


• November 16 - Brighton, Dome


• November 17 - Southampton, Guildhall


• November 18 - Birmingham, Academy


• November 20 - Cambridge, Corn Exchange


• November 21 - Sheffield, Academy


• November 22 - Nottingham, Rock City


• November 24 - Norwich, UEA


• November 25 - London, Hammersmith Apollo


• December 4 - Dublin, Olympia


• December 5 - Belfast, Ulster Hall

Watch the music video for 'One Way Ticket' by The Darkness below: