Rod Stewart has announced details of a seven date UK and Ireland arena tour.

Taking place in May 2010, the music veteran's dates will be his first indoor shows in five years.

Tickets cost £60 to £70 and are available from 9am next Friday (November 27).

The jaunt is in support of his new studio album 'Soulbook' which hit the UK top 10 last weekend.

He plays:

• Dublin, The O2 – May 11
• Belfast Odyssey – 15
• Newcastle Metro Arena – 18
• Nottingham Arena – 20
• Birmingham NIA – 22
• Manchester MEN Arena – 26
• London O2 Arena – 29

(by Scott Colothan)