Red Hot Chili Peppers Announce UK Tour Dates For 2016

26 August 2016, 10:32 | Updated: 1 September 2016, 18:17

The Californication rockers have announced dates across Britain, including two gigs at London's O2 Arena.

Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced a UK Tour for December 2016. 

The Dark Necessities four-piece will play gigs across the country including three dates at The O2, London.

NEW TOUR : New tour dates in the UK in December have been announced: Details: https://t.co/RsRvbJoFEs #TheGetaway pic.twitter.com/uPuBlniNMs

— Red Hot ChiliPeppers (@ChiliPeppers) August 26, 2016

The news marks the first time the band have embarked on a UK tour in five years. 

Anthony Kiedis and the Under The Bridge outfit will be supported by J-Pop metal band Babymetal.

Tickets for the UK shows go on general sale on Friday 2 September from 10am.

RHCP - who will headline Reading & Leeds this weekend - also announced a date at Dublin's 3Arena on 20th December. 

See their confirmed tour UK dates below: 

Monday 5 December - London The O2
Tuesday 6 December - London The O2
Thursday 8 December - Glasgow The SSE Hydro
Saturday 10 December - Birmingham Genting Arena
Sunday 11 December - Birmingham Genting Arena
Wednesday 14 December - Manchester Arena
Thursday 15 December - Manchester Arena
Sunday 18 December - London The O2