Klaxons are set to embark on a UK and Ireland tour this winter, it's been announced.

The group will play nine shows in support of their second album 'Surfing The Void', which was released this week.

The tour kicks off in Manchester on November 11 and will conclude at Tripod in Dublin on November 23.

Meanwhile, Klaxons played a special album launch in London last night (August 25).

Tickets go on sale on September 3 at 9am.

Klaxons UK and Ireland tour dates are:

• Manchester, Academy - November 11
• Norwich, UEA - 12
• Bournemouth, Academy - 13
• Nottingham, Rock City - 14
• London, Forum - 16
• Birmingham, Institute - 20
• Glasgow, Barrowlands - 21
• Leeds, Academy - 22
• Dublin, Tripod - 23

(by Jason Gregory)