Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler Announce UK & Ireland Tour

15th July 2011

The legendary American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan will be touring the UK & Ireland this autumn, together with his band. And, as if that isn't enough to whet the appetite, he will also be joined by the great Mark Knopfler.

These two hugely influential artists will be joining forces for a series of shows that begin at the O2 Arena in Dublin on 6th October. The tour will then arrive in the UK with two shows planned for the Braehead Arena in Glasgow on 8th and 9th October. Further UK dates will take place at: Manchester MEN Arena (10th Oct), Nottingham Capital FM Arena (11th Oct), Cardiff Motorpoint Arena (13th Oct) and Bournemouth International Centre (14th Oct).

Tickets to see Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler perform together on their autumn tour go on general sale at 9am on Monday 18th July.

UPDATE: Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler have added three shows at the Hammersmith Apollo in London to their autumn tour. The extra shows will take place on 19th, 20th and 21st November. Tickets go on general sale at 9am on Friday 23rd September.