Madonna has announced her 2012 World Tour

The tour starts in Tel Aviv, Israel, on May 29th, and goes across Europe before heading to North America.

South American and Australian dates are yet to be announced.

The 'Music' hitmaker made her live comeback on Sunday (05.02.12), performing at the NFL Super Bowl in the US, playing a career spanning 12 minute set, which saw her carried to the stage at Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium on a golden throne and joined by dancers dressed as Egyptian warriors. She was joined by guest stars including LMFAO, Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. and Cee-Lo Geen during her performance.

Speaking about touring, Madonna recently told TV host Graham Norton: "I do enjoy it, truthfully. I enjoy putting the show together.

"It's hard work but, for me, it's the most rewarding of all my jobs.

"To be able to stand on the stage and feel that very visceral connection with human beings, and that thing that only music can do with other humans - there's nothing like it."

Madonna fans who order tickets in the US will get a free copy of her new album, either in physical form or as a digital download.

Madonna's last live shows, the Sticky & Sweet Tour, took in 85 dates worldwide between 2008 and 2009.




Madonna 2012 Tour dates announced so far:




Europe and Middle East:

29May - Tel Aviv, Israel - Ramat Gam Stadium

03Jun - Abu Dhabi - Yas Arena

07Jun - Istanbul, Turkey - Turk Telecom Arena

11Jun - Zagreb, Croatia - Maksimir Stadium

14Jun - Milan, Italy - Stadio San Siro

16Jun - Florence, Italy - Stadio Franchi

20Jun - Barcelona, Spain - Palau Sant Jordi

24Jun - Coimbra, Portugal - Estadio Cidade de Coimbra

28Jun - Berlin, Germany - O2 Arena

02Jul - Copenhagen, Denmark - Parken Stadium

04Jul - Gothenburg, Sweden - Ullevi Stadium

07Jul - Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Ziggo Dome

12Jul - Brussels, Belgium - Stade Roi-Baudouin

14Jul - Paris, France - Stade De France

17Jul - London, UK - Hyde Park

21Jul - Edinburgh, UK - Murrayfield Stadium

24Jul - Dublin, Ireland - Aviva Stadium

29Jul - Vienna, Austria - Ernst-Happel-Stadion

01Aug - Warsaw, Poland - National Stadium

07Aug - Moscow, Russia - Olimpiski Arena

08Aug - St. Petersburg, Russia - SKK Arena

12Aug - Helsinki, Finland - Olympic Stadium

15Aug - Oslo, Norway - Telenor Arena

18Aug - Zurich, Switzerland - Stadion Letzigrund

21Aug - Nice, France - Stade Charles-Erhmann




North America:

28Aug - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center

30Aug - Montreal, Quebc - Bell Centre

01Sep - Quebec City, QC - Plains of Abraham Site

04Sep - Boston, MA - TD Garden

06Sep - New York, NY - Yankee Stadium

10Sep - Ottawa, ON - Scotiabank Place

12Sep - Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre

15Sep - Atlantic City, NJ - Boardwalk Hall

19Sep - Chicago, IL - United Center

23Sep - Washington, D.C. - Verizon Center

29Sep - Vancouver, BC - Rogers Arena

02-Oct - Seattle, WA - Key Arena

06-Oct - San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion

10-Oct - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center

13-Oct - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand

16-Oct - Phoenix, AZ - US Airways Center

20-Oct - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center

24-Oct - Houston, TX - Toyota Center

27-Oct - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Arena

30-Oct - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center

01-Nov - St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center

03-Nov - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center

10-Nov - Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena

15-Nov - Charlotte, NC - Time Warner Cable Arena

17-Nov - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena

TBC - Miami, FL - To Be Confirmed