Kylie Minogue has announced details of a UK and Ireland tour in support of her latest album 'Aphrodite'.

The Australian singer will play eight dates, starting with two gigs at the O2 in Dublin on March 22 and 23.

She will then play two shows at Glasgow's SECC (March 28 and 29) and Manchester's Evening News Arena (April 1 and 2).

The Aphrodite - Les Folies tour is due to conclude at the O2 Arena in London on April 7 and 8.

Minogue said the gigs would take fans “on a euphoric journey of joy, excitement and glamour”.

Ticket go on sale on Monday (September 13) at 9am.

Kylie Minogue's UK and Ireland dates are:

• Dublin, The O2 – March 22/23
• Glasgow, SECC - 28/29
• Manchester, Evening News Arena - April 1/2
• London, O2 Arena - 7/8

(by Jason Gregory)