SALTBURN singer James Arthur is to perform at Scarborough Open Air Theatre this summer.

The former X-Factor winner, whose hits include ‘Impossible’ and ‘Say You Won’t Let Go’ will be in concert at the venue on Thursday July 26.

The singer is riding high following the huge success of his 2016 album 'Back From The Edge' which catapulted him back to the top of the charts and led to a string of sold-out live shows.

It has been five years since the Middlesbrough-born singer/songwriter became an overnight star when he won ITV’s X Factor.

His debut single 'Impossible' became a worldwide hit – selling more than three million copies and hitting number one in 50 countries.

He was nominated for a Brit Award and his self-titled debut album, featuring the single 'You’re Nobody Until Somebody Loves You' and collaborations with Naughty Boy and Emeli Sandé, was certified Gold in the UK and sold 400,000 copies worldwide.

After taking two years away from the limelight, James returned in 2016 with his Platinum-selling follow-up album 'Back From The Edge'.

First single 'Say You Won't Let Go' took him back to the top of the UK charts – staying at number one for three weeks – while the album also hit top spot.

Tickets go on sale 9am Wednesday February 21 via www.scarboroughopenairtheatre.com