Kings of Leon announce Scottish concert as part of world tour

The tour announcement comes ahead of the Nashville band's ninth studio album, which will be released in May.

Kings of Leon announce Scottish concert at OVO Hydro as part of world tour ahead of new album release Supplied

Kings of Leon have announced they are returning to Scotland as part of their world tour, ahead of the launch of the band’s latest album.

The rockers have added a Glasgow date to their upcoming tour which includes headlining BST Hyde Park in London this summer alongside Scottish legend Paolo Nutini.

Led by frontman Caleb Followill, the band will perform at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Tuesday, July 2.

The tour announcement comes ahead of their ninth studio album Can We Please Have Fun, which will be released on May 10.

They previously performed in Glasgow at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in 2014.

The Nashville group will be joined by the Vaccines in Glasgow with tickets going on general sale here on Friday, March 1 at 9am.

Pre-sale events are also available starting from Thursday, February 29 at 9am.

Kings of Leon UK and Ireland tour dates

  • Leeds, First Direct Arena on June 20
  • Birmingham, Utilita Arena on June 22
  • Bristol, Ashton Gate Stadium on June 23
  • London, Hyde Park BST on June 30
  • Glasgow, OVO Hydro on July 2
  • Silverstone, British F1 Grand Prix on July 4
  • Dublin, Marley Park on July 6
  • Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena on July 8
  • Manchester, Co-op Live Arena on July 10
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