The Courteeners Announce Christmas Homecoming Show

28 August 2012, 12:58 | Updated: 14 August 2013, 14:08

The Courteeners have announced another of their annual Christmas homecoming shows in Manchester.

The band will play the Manchester Evening News Arena on Friday December 7 and promise fans that they will be showcasing some tracks from their forthcoming third album, due for release in January 2013. Support comes from The View.

"We are delighted to be coming back to the city," says Liam Fray. "The Manchester Arena holds amazing memories for us and we cannot wait to create a whole host of new ones on what will be a very special night. Come join the party for the beginning of our most exciting chapter yet. See you down the front."