Coldplay have announced details of UK stadium shows in 2012.

The band, whose most recent album 'Mylo Xyloto' broke download records in its first week of release, will play five dates across the country in May and June of next year.

Dates and venues have been confirmed as follows:

May
29, Coventry, Ricoh Stadium

June
1, London, Emirates Stadium
2, London, Emirates Stadium
7, Sunderland, Stadium of Light
9, Manchester, Etihad Stadium

Tickets go on sale from Friday November 18 at 9am.