Pop rocker Avril Lavigne will return to the UK later this year for two exclusive live dates. 

The 25-year-old 'Girlfriend' star will perform at London's Hammersmith Apollo on September 21 and is also set to appear at Manchester's Apollo on September 23.

She is expected to showcase material from her fourth studio album, 'Goodbye Lullaby', and is currently promoting her new single, 'Smile'. 

Tickets for the shows are due to go on sale at 9am on Friday, May 27. Watch behind the scenes footage from her video shoot for 'Smile', here: