VIDEO: Arctic Monkeys announce UK and Ireland tour including Sheffield dates

Arctic Monkeys have announced a tour of the UK and Ireland - including two shows in Sheffield.

The band will play at the Fly DSA Arena on Tuesday, September 18, and Wednesday, September 19.

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This comes just days after the four-piece revealed details of their sixth studio album, which will be called Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino and is to be released on May 11.

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The full UK and Ireland tour dates are:-

Thursday 6 September Manchester Arena

Friday 7 September Manchester Arena

Sunday 9 September The O2 Arena, London

Monday 10 September The O2 Arena, London

Saturday 15 September Birmingham Arena

Tuesday 18 September FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield

Wednesday 19 September FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield

Thursday 27 September Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle

Monday September 24 3Arena, Dublin