Sting and Paul Simon announce joint UK arena tour

Paul Simon and Sting are to unite for a joint UK and Ireland arena tour. 

The pair, who have already toured across Australia, New Zealand and the US and Canada together, will play five shows as part of a joint UK tour. 

According to the official tour press release, the idea for the tour began " at the Robin Hood Foundation benefit in 2013 where they performed together for the first time. Both artists, who are known for their explorations in a wide range of genres, have pushed the boundaries of popular music and continue to speak to generations of fans. The concerts will feature two of music’s most iconic singer/songwriters blending their voices and their bands while performing their best-known songs both together and apart."

The run of shows kicks off on April 7th in Dublin's 3Arena and then takes in shows in Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester and London. 

For full ticket details, click here. 

You can watch the pair talking about their joint tour in a video below. 

Sting and Paul Simon will play:

Dublin 3Arena (April 7)

Glasgow Hydro Arena (10)

Birmingham LG Arena (12)

Manchester Phones4U Arena (13)

London O2 Arena (15)