Lou Reed Adds Third UK Date To 'Berlin' Tour

Lou Reed has added a third UK show to his forthcoming ‘Berlin’ European tour which takes place this summer.

He will now play the Manchester International Festival on June 29 before going on to play two night at London’s Hammersmith Apollo on June 30 & July 1.

As previously reported on Gigwise Reed will be joined by a 30-piece ensemble on the shows that features his full backing band, a children’s choir and a string and horn section to perform his seminal ‘Berlin’ album in its entirety.

The full European tour dates are:

Brussels Forest National – June 18
Amsterdam Heineken Music Hall - 20
Paris Palais de Congress - 232
Berlin Tempodrom – 26
Manchester International Festival - 29
London Hammersmith Apollo - 30
London Hammersmith Apollo – July 1
Lyon Grand Théâtre Romain de Fourvière - 3
Rome Il Parco della Musica - 6
Arezzo Piazza Grande- 8