The Cult Announce 2011 UK Tour

The Cult are set to play their most extensive set of UK shows in over a decade.

The 80s post-punk band will play ten dates, starting at the Academy in Leeds on January 18, 2011.

Other gigs are scheduled for London (January 21), Nottingham (25) and Glasgow (29). The tour concludes in Manchester on January 30.

“We want to continue the long love affair with our UK audience and share some new music as well as some deeper cuts,” singer Ian Astbury said.

“The band is on fire right now.”

Tickets go on sale on Friday (October 1) at 9am. For more details and to buy The Cult tickets, check out Gigwise Gig Tickets.

The Cult's UK tour dates are:

JANUARY 2011

Leeds,  Academy – January 18
Bristol, Academy  – 19
London, Hammersmith Apollo – 21
Cambridge, Corn Exchange – 22
Bournemouth, Academy – 23
Nottingham, Rock City – 25
Wolverhampton, Civic Hall – 26
Newcastle,  Academy  – 27 
Glasgow,  Academy  – 29
Manchester, Academy – 30