Michael Bublé has announced a return to the North East on his UK arena tour next year, just months after wowing fans in County Durham this summer.

The Canadian crooner will play Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on May 1, 2023 on the latest leg of his Higher tour.

Bublé announced his first nationwide arena tour in more than four years on Tuesday (October 18) morning, which will celebrate 20 years since the release of his self-titled debut album.

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The tour will kick off at London’s O2 before heading off around the country, including dates in Newcastle and Leeds.

The Northern Echo: Buble played a gig in Chester-le-Street. Picture: STEVEN CURTIS/NORTHERN ECHOBuble played a gig in Chester-le-Street. Picture: STEVEN CURTIS/NORTHERN ECHO

Speaking after the announcement Mr Bublé said: "I can’t wait to be back in arenas across the UK - it's going to be true arena spectacle! I'm so excited for people to experience it!

“A lot of my fans have been part of my journey for the past 20 years, so to celebrate this milestone with everyone together is going to be extra special.

“I just want to connect to them, take them away, spread some goodness. That's it!"

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Tickets for the show dates will go on sale on Friday (October 21) morning.

The Northern Echo: The Utilita Arena in Newcastle. Picture: NQ ARCHIVEThe Utilita Arena in Newcastle. Picture: NQ ARCHIVE (Image: DAVID WOOD/NORTHERN ECHO)

It comes after the Grammy award winning artist had fans singing and dancing at the Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-Le-Street during a gig in July.

The singer, who has sold 75 million albums worldwide, came complete with a full 30-piece orchestra for the gig which had been postponed since 2020 due to Covid.

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