Inspiral Carpets will support Happy Mondays on their upcoming May tour.
The Happy Mondays featuring Shaun Ryder, his brother Paul, Gary Whelan, Bez and Rowetta Satchell will return for live shows this year, along with Mark Day and Paul Davis.
The tour, featuring support from Inspiral Carpets, will kick off at Newcastle Academy on May 2, with dates in Glasgow, Manchester and Sheffield.
The group said in a statement: "The rumours are true... Happy Mondays, the seminal Manchester band who changed musical culture forever has reformed and will be available for select live gigs across 2012."
For more details and to buy The Happy Mondays tickets, check out Gigwise Gig Tickets.
Happy Mondays will play:
Newcastle O2 Academy - May 3
Glasgow 02 Academy - 4
Manchester Arena - 5
Sheffield O2 Academy - 6
Bournemouth O2 Academy - 9
London O2 Academy Brixton - 10
London O2 Academy Brixton - 11
Birmingham O2 Academy - 12
Dublin Olympia - 15
Leeds 02 Academy - 17
Nottingham Rock City - 18
Bands Who Should Reform
You can keep up to date with all the latest news from Gigwise by following us on Twitter and liking us on Facebook.

Barack Obama Asked To Sing Duet With Al Green On 'American Idol'
Elton John Tells Madonna To Lip-Sync Super Bowl Performance
Drake Speaks About Common Feud
Rihanna Set To Reunite With Chris Brown At Grammy Awards 2012
As The Stone Roses And Happy Mondays Return, We Salute The 90s!
Happy Mondays Announce UK And Ireland Tour - Tickets
Happy Mondays Announce Comeback Plans: The Facts You Need To Know
Musicians Pose Naked For Magazine Covers
Jack White Announces Solo Album 'Blunderbuss': His Most Memorable Quotes
Music Stars And Their Solo Careers