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Arcade Fire are strongly rumoured to be lining up a Dublin headliner, possibly at the Point Depot, in early November.

The Canadians have just announced their biggest British tour to date and a trip across the Irish Sea is also expected.

The series of arena dates kicks-off in Glasgow on October 26 and includes shows in Manchester, Cardiff and Nottingham.

There is then a gap of 15 days in their schedule before they play London’s Alexandra Palace on November 17.

Arcade Fire have also confirmed they will release No Cars Go on July 23 which will be the third single to be taken off their second album Neon Bible.

Tickets for the British tour are on sale now.

The dates are:

Glasgow, SECC (October 26)

Manchester, MEN Arena (October 27)

Newcastle, Metro Radio Arena (October 29)

Cardiff, International Arena (October 30)

Nottingham, Arena (October 31)

London, Alexandra Palace (November 17)