Pharrell Williams announces European and UK tour dates

Pharrell Williams is to play two UK shows as part of his 'Dear G I R L' European tour later this year. 

The Grammy Award-winning solo star, formerly of NERD, will play both Manchester's Phones4U Arena and the O2 in London. 

The month-long tour will also feature shows in Germany, Spain, Portugal, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. 

The 'Happy' star will kick off 'Dear G I R L' in Manchester on September 9, before returning to the UK to close the tour in London on October 9. 

The full 'Dear G I R L' dates are as follows:

9th September - Phones4U Arena, Manchester

12th September - Copenhagen Forum, Denmark

13th September - Stockholm Globe, Sweden

14th September - Oslo Spectrum, Norway

16th September - Berlin Max Schmeling Halle, Germany

17th September - Prague O2, Czech Republic

18th September - Vienna Marx Halle, Austria

20th September - Milan Forum, Italy

21st September - Zurich Hallenstadion, Switzerland

23rd September - Amsterdam Ziggo Dome, The Netherlands

24th September - Antwerp Sportpaleis, Belgium

26th September - Frankfurt Festhalle, Germany

27th September - Dusseldorf ISS Dome, Germany

28th September - Stuttgart Schleyerhalle, Germany

1st October - Barcelona Palau St Jordi, Spain

3rd October - Lisbon Meo Arena, Portugal

4th October - Madrid Palacio de Deportes Communidad, Spain

6th October - Toulouse Zenith, France

7th October - Nantes Zenith, France

9th October - The O2, London

Tickets for 'Dear G I R L' go on sale on Friday, May 23.