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

The US singer, who is due to support Vampire Weekend in London tonight (December 3), will play five dates.

The tour kicks off in Bristol on February 24 and concludes in London on March 1.

Monae release her critically-acclaimed debut album ‘The ArchAndroid’ earlier this year.

Tickets go on sale on Tuesday (December 7) at 9am.

Janelle Monae’s 2011 UK tour dates are:

• Bristol, Academy - February 24
• Birmingham, Institute - 25
• Glasgow, Academy - 26
• Manchester, Academy - 28
• London, Roundhouse - March 1

(by Jason Gregory)