Bruce Springsteen (Picture: Rob DeMartin)
Bruce Springsteen is to play two shows in Manchester next year as part of an expanded European tour.
The Boss has announced a string of European dates with the E Street Band which includes two nights at the Co-op Live Arena on May 17 and May 20.
These rare indoor shows at the 23,500 capacity venue will mark a return to the city following a show at the Etihad Stadium in 2016.
He has also confirmed his first ever show in Liverpool at Anfield on June 4.
One of the world's great live acts, Springsteen who turned 75 last week, has a string of dates in Canada scheduled for the rest of the year.
Tickets for Manchester and Liverpool go on general sale next Friday, October 11 at 10am from www.ticketmaster.co.uk
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