Leonard Cohen announces Dublin date

Singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen is to play his first live shows for 15 years.

The 73-year-old will embark on a world tour this summer which includes a date in Dublin. There will also be eight UK dates including the Glastonbury and Big Chill festivals.

Rob Hallett of tour promoter AEG Live said: “For many, this tour will be the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the legend that is Leonard Cohen.

“We, as a company, are honoured to bring this long-rumoured tour to reality across the globe.”

Details of the tour were announced hours after Cohen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with Madonna and the Dave Clark Five.

The Canadian star will kick off in Toronto on June 6 before moving to Dublin for one gig on June 14, followed by the UK dates.

Ticket details are available from http://leonardcohen.aeglive.com.

Ireland and UK Tour Dates:

14 June – Dublin IMMA

17 June – Manchester International Festival, Opera House

18 June – Manchester International Festival, Opera House

19 June – Manchester International Festival, Opera House

20 June – Manchester International Festival, Opera House

29 June – Glastonbury Festival

16 July – Edinburgh Castle

17 July – London, O2 Arena

3 August – The Big Chill Festival