2010 X Factor finalist, Aiden Grimshaw, has announced a string of solo tour dates that will take place in May. 

The young vocalist has performed several low-key gigs since leaving the show, but this will be his first official solo tour. He will also join the rest of the X Factor contestants from season 7 as they embark on an arena tour of the UK, which will run from February until April. 

Check out the star at the following venues:

• May 10 - O2 Academy 2 in Newcastle
• May 20 - O2 Academy 2 in Oxford
• May 21 - The Forum in Hertfordshire
• May 26 - O2 Academy 2 in Liverpool
• May 28 - O2 Academy 2 in Birmingham
• May 29 - O2 Academy in Sheffield

Tickets for Aiden's shows will be on sale from Monday, January 31 at 9am and you can watch his performance of 'Mad World' here: