Music legend Rod Stewart has announced a huge gig in the North East this summer.

The best-selling artist will play the Chester-le-Street Seat Unique Riverside for one night only on Friday June 30 on his Global Hits tour.

The show, one of just six UK dates, promises a host of show-stopping classics and fan favourite spanning his impressive career.

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Speaking after the announcement Rod said: “My favourite memories have been summer nights with a beer or two alongside the best fans in the world.

“I’m impatiently awaiting this summer playing at a variety of special venues – football, cricket and rugby stadiums, estates, and castles. We’ll all be dancing under the stars.”

Stewart, who returns to the Riverside following a gig in 2017, will also play dates in Plymouth, Northampton, Bristol, Hull and Edinburgh on a tour of castles, estates and stadiums across the country.

He follows in the footsteps of icon Diana Ross and Michael Bublé who both played the County Durham venue last summer.

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Pre-sale tickets are set to go on sale to Durham Cricket Club 2023 members and T20 season ticket holders on Thursday February 16 at 10am, with demand expected to be high.

Non-members can still beat the general sale buy buying a Durham membership online.

Tickets will then go on general sale from 10am on Friday February 17.

It comes after rock legends The Who announced a gig at the Durham cricket ground on July 19.

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The duo will play with a full orchestra and support from UB40 featuring Ali Campbell.