Katy Perry has announced details of a UK and Ireland arena tour, which will take place next year.

The singer’s tour begins with two dates in London on March 17 and 18.

Other gigs are scheduled for Dublin (March 28), Nottingham (30) and Birmingham (April 4).

The UK and Ireland leg of Perry’s California Dreams world tour will conclude in Glasgow on April 5.

Perry released her second album ‘Teenage Dream’ earlier this year.

Tickets go on sale on Friday (October 16) at 9am.

Katy Perry’s UK and Ireland dates are:

• London, Hammersmith Apollo - March 17/18
• Manchester, Apollo - 21/22
• Dublin, O2 - 28
• Nottingham, Trent FM Arena - 30
• Bournemouth, BIC - 31
• Cardiff, International Arena - April 1
• Newcastle, Metro Radio Arena - 3
• Birmingham, LG Arena - 4
• Glasgow, SECC - 5

(by Jason Gregory)