Katherine Jenkins set for extensive UK tour

Katherine Jenkins has announced details of a large UK tour, which will take place next January and February.

The alternative opera star, who has been critically acclaimed for her classical-popular appeal, will perform 23 shows across the country. The tour will showcase her upcoming eighth studio album, Daydream, which comes out on October 17th. The tour will kick off on January 7th at Oxford's New Theatre.

Full tour dates are:

Oxford, New Theatre - January 7th
Portsmouth, Guildhall - January 8th
Southend, Cliffs Pavilion - January 10th
Ipswich, Regent Theatre - January 12th
Ipswich, Regent Theatre - January 13th
Newcastle, City Hall - January 16th
Harrogate, International Centre - January 21st
Sheffield, City Hall - January 22nd
Llandudno, Venue Cymru - January 24th
Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall - January 25th
Cardiff, Motorpoint Arena - January 27th
Birmingham, Symphony Hall - January 29th
Birmingham, Symphony Hall - January 30th
Manchester, Bridgewater Hall - February 1st
Manchester, Bridgewater Hall - February 2nd
Blackpool, Opera House - February 4th
Bristol, Colston Hall - February 6th
Plymouth, Pavilions - February 7th
Bournemouth, BIC - February 9th
Brighton, Centre - February 10th
Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall - February 12th
Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall - February 13th
London, HMV Apollo Hammersmith - February 16th

Katherine Jenkins tickets will go on sale this Friday (September 2nd).