Details of the upcoming X Factor tour have been revealed.

The show’s boss Simon Cowell appeared on last night’s show to reveal that the final eight contestants will all be taking part in the tour which will be taking place through February and March of next year.

The tour will consist of eighteen dates which will be taking place all over the UK and will see the remaining finalists perform a mixture of songs from their time on the show.

Sam Bailey, the last remaining contestant in the over 25s category said: "Getting the news that I'd be on the tour has made me realise that dreams do come true because now, after all this time, I'm finally where I belong and I can't wait to get that butterfly feeling from the roar of the crowd every night - even though they'll all be screaming for Sam Callahan!"

Nicholas McDonald added: "I can't believe I'm actually going on tour, selling out arenas and performing for thousands of fans. It's going to be the most amazing experience and I can't wait to get on that stage every night."

The list of dates is as follows:

February 15 - Belfast Odyssey Arena

February 17 - Dublin O2

February 22 - Manchester Phones 4U Arena (Matinee and Evening)

February 25 - Newcastle Metro Radio Arena

February 28 - The SSE Hydro, Glasgow

March 1 - The SSE Hydro, Glasgow (Matinee)

March 2 - Aberdeen ECC Arena

March 5 - Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield

March 8 - Wembley Arena, London

March 9 - Wembley Arena, London (Matinee)

March 10 - The Echo Arena, Liverpool

March 12 - First Direct Arena, Leeds

March 14 - Capital FM Arena, Nottingham

March 17 - Brighton Centre

March 21 - The O2 Arena, London

March 24 - Cardiff Motorpoint Arena

March 28 - LG Arena, Birmingham

March 29 - LG Arena, Birmingham (Matinee)