Coldplay have just announced that they will play several dates in the UK in the coming months, the first in three years.

Viva La Vida, their new album is released next month so their 10 arena shows across the UK will tie in nicely. They will end on a high with a two night set in the London O2 arena.

The gigs are as follows:

1/12/08 – Birmingham, NIA
2/12/08 – Birmingham, NIA
5/12/08 – Glasgow, SECC
6/12/08 – Glasgow, SECC
7/12/08 – Sheffield, Arena
10/12/08 – Liverpool, Echo Arena
11/12/08 – Manchester, MEN Arena
12/12/08 – Manchester, MEN Arena
14/12/08 – London, O2 Arena
15/12/08 – London, O2 Arena

Tickets go on sale Friday, May 30 at 9.30am, further information can be found on the coldplay website.