Ed Sheeran has taken to Twitter to confirm a wave of new UK and Ireland dates for this October, his first full show since late 2011.

The news comes as fans await the unveiling of Sheeran’s follow-up to debut album +, which, should rumours be believed, is set to drop at some point next month.

Tour dates are as follows; tickets are on sale now direct from Ticketmaster UK. Click here to buy:

Wednesday 8th October – Odyssey Arena, Belfast
Thursday 9th October – Odyssey Arena, Belfast
Saturday 11th October – Leeds First Direct Arena
Sunday 12th October – O2 Arena, London
Monday 13th October – O2 Arena, London
**new** Thursday 14th October – O2 Arena, London **new**
**new** Friday 15th October – O2 Arena, London **new**
Sunday 19th October – LG Arena, Birmingham
Monday 20th October – LG Arena, Birmingham
Wednesday 22nd October – Capital FM Arena, Nottingham **new**
Thursday 23rd October – Capital FM Arena, Nottingham
Saturday 25th October – Newcastle Arena
Monday 27th October – Phones 4U Arena, Manchester
Tuesday 28th October – Phones 4U Arena, Manchester
Thursday 30th October – The SSE Hydro, Glasgow
Friday 31st October – The SSE Hydro, Glasgow **new**