Madness had announced details a a number of matinee shows which will take place during their forthcoming UK tour.

The band will play afternoon slots ahead of their main shows in Glasgow (November 27), Newcastle (28) and Leicester (December 4).

Matinee shows are also confirmed for Leeds (December 5) and Birmingham (11).

Madness's 16-date UK tour is due to begin in Blackpool on November 26 and conclude with a performance at Earls Court in London on December 17.

Tickets for the matinee shows go on sale on Friday (August 6) at 9.30am.

Madness's UK tour dates are:

• Blackpool, Empress Ballroom – November 26
• Glasgow, Academy - 27
• Newcastle, Academy - 28
• Manchester, Apollo - 30
• Sheffield, Academy – December 1
• Hull, Arena - 3
• Leicester, De Montfort Hall - 4
• Leeds, Academy - 5
• Nottingham, Rock City - 7
• Bournemouth, BIC - 8
• Reading, Rivermead - 10
• Birmingham, Academy - 11
• Cardiff, International Arena - 13
• Plymouth, Pavilions - 14
• Brighton, Centre - 15
• London, Earls Court - 17

(by Jason Gregory)