Taylor Swift has confirmed the first dates of a European leg for her Red Tour.

The singer has been busy this year travelling across North America on her hugely successful live jaunt, which saw Ed Sheeran support.

She has now confirmed that the tour will hit Europe next year, with its first dates due to take place in London.

Swift will perform at the O2 Arena on February 1, 2 and 4, with more dates in the continent to be announced in due course.

Tickets for the London dates will go on sale on October 4.

The '22' star meanwhile is touring in support of her 2012 album 'Red', which topped charts worldwide. Watch Taylor Swift announce her London dates below: