Leonard Cohen returning to New Zealand

Leonard Cohen will play three New Zealand dates in October and November. Photo / Dean Purcell

Leonard Cohen and his nine-piece band will return to New Zealand for three shows later this year.

Concerts in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch will form part of a nine-city Australasian tour in October and November.

Cohen, 75, last played New Zealand in January of last year.

Tickets for this year's shows go on sale on Thursday, June 3 at ticketmaster.co.nz.

New Zealand 2010 tour dates

* Vector Area, Auckland: Friday, October 29
* TSB Arena, Wellington: Sunday, October 31
* Westpac Arena, Christchurch: Wednesday, November 4

- NZ HERALD STAFF