Tom Jones announces career-spanning tour with Manchester date just before Christmas

Music legend Sir Tom Jones has unveiled plans for a career-defining UK tour which will feature hits from his back catalogue spanning more than 60 years.

The Welsh singer, who is known for hits like Delilah, It's Not Unusual and What's New Pussycat?, has announced five UK arena dates in December as part of his Ages & Stages Tour - with tickets going on sale this week.

The tour, which will stop at Manchester’s AO Arena on December 20, 2023, promises to ‘showcase the full spectrum of Tom Jones’ colossal career, brought to life by his distinctive voice and magnetic charisma’.

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As one of Britain’s all-time greatest vocal talents, Tom has sold more than 100 million records, has amassed 36 Top 40 hits, been honoured with the prestigious Music Industry Trust Award and been the recipient of multiple Grammy awards.

His 41st studio album Surrounded by Time was released in 2021 and debuted at number one - making him the oldest male to earn a number one UK album.

The Ages & Stages tour will kick off at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena on December 14, before heading to Birmingham, London, Glasgow and then ending in Manchester.

Pre-sale begins on Wednesday (September 6), with tickets going on general sale this Friday (September 8) at 10am via Live Nation and Ticketmaster.