London, Oct 12 American singer Whitney Houston is all set to make her first major UK tour after more than a decade.

Houston, 46, who will also sing on The X Factor on October 18, will be playing five arena dates in April.

"This is my first full tour since 1999," the Sun quoted the diva as saying.

"I cannot wait to perform songs from my new album along with favourites," she added.

The gigs start at Manchester's M.E.N. Arena on April 8 before taking in Glasgow, Birmingham, Newcastle and London's O2 on April 25. (ANI)