Rihanna has confirmed a batch of massive UK tour dates due to take place next year.

The singer is releasing her seventh studio album 'Unapologetic' on November 19 and she is set to promote the album in 2013 on her 'Diamonds' world tour.

Rihanna has now announced five UK dates for June next year, with three of them outdoor stadium gigs.

The run will open at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on June 10 before hitting the Manchester Arena and Twickenham Stadium.

She will then play Birmingham's LG Arena before finishing up at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on June 20.

Tickets are due to go on sale on November 20 at 9am UK time.

The full tour details are as follows:

Cardiff, Millennium Stadium – June 10 2013
Manchester, Manchester Arena – June 12
London, Twickenham Stadium – June 15
Birmingham, LG Arena – June 17
Sunderland, Stadium Of Light – June 20