Kylie announces European tour dates

Kylie Minogue has announced a new European tour.

The pop princess said next year’s shows would be “fresh, exhilarating and innovative”.

KylieX2008 opens in Paris on May 6, just days before Minogue turns 40, and reaches the North on June 26.

The star, who has returned to the stage after battling cancer, will play in Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester and London’s O2 Arena.

The tour is inspired by Minogue’s new album, X, which is expected to reach number three in the charts this weekend, on its first week of release.

The singer said: “I am putting together a show that is going to be a new and exciting experience for both the audience and myself.

“The eclectic mix of sounds on X is affording me an opportunity to explore and develop a new live show that will be fresh, exhilarating and innovative.

“After two celebratory tours, X will be a look to the future but will definitely include favourites alongside the new.

“I can’t wait to share it with you next year.”

Tickets go on sale on Monday priced at around £49, the same price as Minogue’s last spectacular Showgirl Homecoming tour.

A statement on her website said: “Inspired by her new album X, Kylie and her creative team have devised a new show that she describes herself as ’fresh, exhilarating and innovative’.

“The new show will be a totally different concept to previous Minogue spectaculars, which have seen her fuse her remarkable creativity with groundbreaking technology to become one of the most respected live performers of our time.”

Minogue cancelled her 'Showgirl' tour when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005.

She returned in 2006 with the 'Showgirl Homecoming Tour'.

June 26

Belfast, Odyssey Arena

June 27

Belfast, Odyssey Arena

July 5

Glasgow SECC

July 6

Glasgow SECC

July 14

Manchester Arena

July 15

Manchester Arena

July 26

London O2 Arena

July 27

London O2 Arena