Carlos Santana to make month-long European tour

(AFP/MARTIN BERNETTI)

Carlos Santana will begin a month-long European tour leg on September 29, according to an April 26 announcement, continuing his Universal Tone tour that begins in North America. The 17-date run will include a show at the London O2 and visits to Zurich, Paris, Prague, Hamburg and Milan.

The legendary Mexican singer and rock guitarist will reportedly perform songs from a new studio album currently in the works in addition to hits from his 40-year career.

Universal Tone European tour dates:

September
29 Dublin, Ireland; O2 Arena

October
1 - London, UK; O2 Arena
2 - Manchester, UK; Manchester Evening News Arena
3 - Newcastle, UK; Newcastle Arena
5 - Arnhem, Netherlands; Gleredome
6 - Antwerp, Belgium; Sportpaleis
7 - Oberhausen, Germany; Konig-Pilsner Arena
9 - Zurich, Switzerland; Hallenstadion
10 - Dijon, France; Zenith de Dijon
12 - Paris, France; Palais Omnisport Paris-Bercy
13 - Mannheim, Germany; SAP Arena
15 - Prague, Czech Republic; O2 Arena
16 - Berlin, Germany; O2 Arena
17 - Munich, Germany; Olympiahalle
19 - Milan, Italy; Fila Forum
20 - Friedrichshafen, Germany; Rothaus Arena
23 - Hamburg, Germany; Colorline Arena

Pre-sales for some European shows are now available at http://www.santatafanclub.com; sign up at that site for additional presale dates as they are announced. VIP ticket packages for select dates are available at http://www.slotix.com. Links to buy general tickets are so far posted for shows in London and Antwerp at http://www.santata.com.

Famous for his work with band Santana since the 1960s, as well as for his solo work and collaborations, Carlos Santana has won 10 Grammy Awards and 3 Latin Grammys and was named among Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Santana's most recent release was the 2010 reissue of Supernatural in celebration of the nine-time GRAMMY-winning album's 10th anniversary.

http://www.santana.com