The Rolling Stones Announce US, Canada & Hyde Park Dates

While it was not the announcement Australian fans were hoping for, it has been confirmed that The Rolling Stones will be well and truly back on the road in just a few weeks' time, with a series of US dates announced this evening, Australian time, as well as the band's return to Hyde Park for the first time in 44 years.

The band have announced eight dates in the US, though you can expect another eight to be announced before long.

The Stones last played Hyde Park in 1969 and tonight announced their return to the iconic location to go alongside their already announced headline slot at the Glastonbury festival. Aussies The Temper Trap are among the support acts.

Dates in other territories - including Australia -  are expected to be announced soon. But for those who need their fix quickly, here are the dates as they stand.

TBA -  Staples Center, Los Angeles
Sunday 5 May - Oracle Arena, Oakland
Wednesday 8 May - HP Pavilion, San Jose
Saturday 11 May - MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
Wednesday 15 May - Honda Center, Anaheim
Saturday 25 May - Air Canada Centre, Toronto
Tuesday 28 May - United Center, Chicago
Wednesday 12 June - TD North Garden, Boston
Tuesday 18 June - Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia
Saturday 6 July - Hyde Park, London