Following his celebrated run of tour dates across the UK in 2022, Sir Rod Stewart has announced a new run of special summer shows.
The legendary performer will launch the six-date tour at Home Park Stadium in Plymouth on Saturday 24th June and will sign off with an unmissable show at Edinburgh Castle on Thursday 6th July.
The UK Summer Tour dates come as part of his Global Hits Tour, and will be filled with show-stopping classics and fan favourites from across his impressive, decades-spanning career.
'My favourite memories have been summer nights with a beer or two alongside the best fans in the world,' Sir Rod, 78, said of the run of dates.
'I'm impatiently awaiting this summer playing at a variety of special venues - football, cricket and rugby stadiums, estates and castles! We'll all be dancing under the stars.'
Returning to Edinburgh Castle for the first time in 13 years, Sir Rod also revisits Plymouth, Durham and Hull for some long overdue shows and will make his first appearances at Northampton and Badminton.
His gig at Badminton Estate will be the first time the Estate opens its doors to live events and is set to be a unique and magical evening.
However the singer has no plans to perform at the King's Coronation concert on May 7 after previously performing for the Queen's Jubilee celebration in 2022.
The show will take place in the grounds of Windsor Castle, while the coronation will see 'musical icons and contemporary stars' unite the following day at Westminster Abbey in London.
But Sir Rod admits he will be performing in Las Vegas, while wife Penny Lancaster attends the event as part of her role as a Special Constable.
JUNE
Sat 24th Plymouth, Home Park Stadium
Wed 28th Northampton, cinch Stadium
Fri 30th Durham, Seat Unique Riverside
JULY
Sun 2nd Bristol, Badminton Estate, Worcester Park
Tues 4th Hull, Sewell Group Craven
Thurs 6th Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle
He told The Mirror: 'I think I have worn out my royal welcome. I think I will leave it to someone else. I will be in Las Vegas. But my wife will be on duty as a policewoman though.'
The singer recently paid tribute to legendary guitarist Jeff Beck as he attended the late guitarist's funeral in South London.
Sir Rod wrote heartfelt written note to go alongside a beautiful display of flowers, which were delivered to the funeral.
Describing Jeff a 'guitar genius', he noted that it was a 'privilege' to have performed alongside the star.
The Yardbirds star passed away 'peacefully' on January 11, aged 78, after contracting bacterial meningitis. He and Rod performed alongside one another within The Jeff Beck Group, which was founded in 1967 and featured the latter as the lead vocalist.
Partnering with Big Green Coach, pre-sale tickets for Sir Rod's new run of shows are available from Tuesday 14th February.
