Rod Stewart has announced six new arena dates for his summer UK & Ireland tour.

The 65-year-old's lengthy jaunt from May through to July will now take in 24 shows, all in support of his latest album 'Soulbook'.

Tickets for the new dates go on sale from 9am this Friday (January 29).

The new dates are as follows:

• Sheffield Arena – July 20
• Liverpool Echo Arena – 21
• Glasgow SECC – 26
• London O2 Arena – 28
• Belfast Odyssey – 30
• Dublin, The O2 – 31

(by Scott Colothan)