Jay-Z announces UK & European 'Magna Carta' tour dates

After performing a series of tracks from his new album 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' at this year's Wireless Festival, Jay-Z has announced his UK & European tour.

Throughout October Jay-Z will tour the continent - beginning in Manchester on October 3 and culminating in a show in the Netherlands on October 29. The tour includes a three-night stint at London's O2 Arena.

Tickets for the UK dates go on-sale 9am on July 19, 2013 priced at London £70, £55, £40, Regionally £65, £50, £37.50 (subject to per-ticket charge plus order processing fee) and are available from www.livenation.co.uk or www.ticketmaster.co.uk

The Roc Nation boss's latest album secured platinum status as the product was offered for free to 1million Samsung Galaxy customers.

The full list of tour dates are below:

Thu 3 Oct-13 UK, Manchester Arena
Sun 6 Oct-13 Ireland, Dublin 02 Arena
Tue 8 Oct-13 UK, Birmingham NIA Arena
Thu 10 Oct-13 UK, London O2 Arena
Fri 11 Oct-13 UK, London O2 Arena
Sat 12 Oct-13 UK, London O2 Arena
Thu 17 Oct-13 France, Paris,Bercy
Fri 18 Oct-13 France, Paris,Bercy
Sun 20 Oct-13 Switzerland, Zurich Hallenstadion
Mon 21 Oct 13 Belgium, Antwerp, Sportpaleis
Wed 23 Oct13 Norway, Oslo Spektrum
Fri 25 Oct-13 Sweden,Stockholm, Globe
Sun 27 Oct-13 Germany, Hamburg 02 World
Mon 28 Oct 13 Germany, Cologne Lanxess Arena
Tue 29 Oct-13 Netherland, Amsterdam Ziggo Dome