ROD Stewart will perform for his legion of Hampshire fans when his tour rocks the county next year.

The superstar has fixed a date in Southampton where he will be belting out his array of hit songs at The Ageas Bowl.

His tartan army of fans will be able to see the 70-year-old perform at the venue on June 10 as part of an eight date UK stadium tour.

The announcement comes hot off the heels of his triumphant Hyde Park Radio 2 show, where he played to more than 50,000 people, and on the eve of releasing a brand new studio album Another Country.

The announcement is a coup for the Hampshire Cricket Club ground which has ploughed millions into developing the stadium into an all-purpose sports and entertainment complex.

Rod Bransgrove, Hampshire Cricket Chairman, said: “We are delighted to be able to add Rod Stewart to the string of great artists who have performed here at the Ageas Bowl.

“We have recently completed the development of this magnificent stadium into a world-class sports and events venue which will provide the perfect location for world-class performers such as Rod.

“Together with all the many music fans of the south coast region, we can’t wait to welcome him here next June.”

The fully seated outdoor tour is being presented by Cuffe and Taylor, whose director Peter Taylor said: “We are thrilled to be working with Rod Stewart and his team yet again. In 2014 we worked on three dates and I am delighted we are the sole promoter of the Rod Stewart Stadium Tour for 2016.

Tickets go on sale from 9am on October 2. Pre-sale and fan club tickets will go on sale 9am Wednesday, September 30.

With his singular voice, narrative songwriting and passionate live performances, Rod Stewart has built one of the most successful and enduring music careers of all time. In a career spanning more than five decades, he has amassed sales of more than 200 million albums and singles worldwide.

The many timeless hits include Maggie May, Tonight’s the Night and You Wear It Well.

Tickets: £55, £75 and £95  

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