Rihanna Announces 2011 UK Arena Tour

Rihanna has announced details of a UK arena tour, which is due to take place next year.

The singer's six-date Loud tour will begin at London's O2 Arena on October 5 and includes shows in Manchester (October 9) and Glasgow (10).

It is due to conclude at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle on October 16.

The tour will mark the first time Rihanna has performed songs from her new album of the same name in the UK.

Tickets go on sale on Saturday (December 11) at 9am.

Rihanna's 2011 UK tour dates are:

• London, O2 Arena – October 5
• Liverpool, Echo Arena – 5
• Manchester, MEN – 9
• Glasgow, SECC – 10
• Birmingham, LG Arena – 15
• Newcastle, Metro Radio Arena – 16

(by Jason Gregory)

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