Blink-182 have announced details of their first headlining UK arena tour in over seven years.

The five-day jaunt kicks off at the MEN Arena in Manchester on July 8 and will conclude at London’s O2 Arena on July 18.

The band are currently putting the finishing touches to their new studio album, which as yet is untitled.

The group reformed last year and played this year’s Reading and Leeds festivals.

Tickets go on sale on Friday (November 26) at 9am.

Blink-182’s 2011 UK arena tour dates are:

• Manchester, MEN Arena - July 8
• Newcastle, Metro Radio Arena - 12
• Nottingham, Trent Arena - 13
• Birmingham, LG Arena - 15
• London, O2 Arena - 18

(by Jason Gregory)