Kings of Leon are set to headline this year's Tennent's Vital Festival in Belfast.

The US rockers will play the Boucher Road Playing Fields shindig on August 14 as they hit the summer festival circuit.

Whilst no other acts have yet been announced, tickets for the Kings of Leon day will go on sale on Friday (April 12).

Head of Marketing for Tennent's Northern Ireland Nicola McCleery said in a statement: "We're incredibly excited that Kings of Leon will be taking to the stage at the festival this August, as we're sure our fans will be. They're one of the finest bands in the world and a phenomenal live act, and I'm sure they'll treat us to an unmissable set. We'll have more news on the rest of the line-up next month with many more top acts in store - details will be revealed very soon!"

Kings of Leon are also confirmed to perform at this year's V Festival in England in August.