Cat Stevens fans scramble to buy tickets as Yusuf announces first tour in almost a decade

Cat Stevens has announced his first tour in nine years and fans are scrambling to buy tickets after general sale officially kicked off on Friday morning.

In case you missed it, the singer-songwriter (also known as Yusuf) is hitting the road this fall to celebrate his upcoming memoir Cat on the Road to Findout, with stops in Boston, New York, Chicago, and San Francisco.

The tour 'promises to be an evening of tales, tunes, and other mysteries', as the 60s legend will discuss his life and memoir each night, alongside unplugged performances of his biggest hits.

On the upcoming tour, the 76-year-old said: “Having passed through the exhaustingly complex maze of everyday material life, ascending the dizzying heights of wealth, recognition and artistic achievements, I think I’ve got a few things to share.

"Keeping an open mind was part of the nature I instinctively maintained as a creative songwriter. Nothing was off bounds. Music was a way of discovering my purpose within the universe."

British fans will be pleased to know the singer will then head to the UK for shows in the likes of Cambridge, Bristol, London, and Manchester.

The tour will follow his highly-anticipated performance on July 11 alongside Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts at BST Hyde Park (you can buy tickets here).

So, where can you buy tickets for Yusuf's tour, and how much do they cost? Find out everything you need to know about below.

Where to buy Cat Stevens tour tickets now

General sale opened at 10am (local time) on Friday May 23 via Ticketmaster. You must have an account in order to purchase tickets.

If you don't manage to beat the queue, resale is also an option, and there are plenty of tickets up for grabs on the following sites: StubHub, Viagogo, and SeatGeek.

To avoid ticket scams and ensure a money-back guarantee, always purchase resale tickets through verified sites such as the above.

UK fans, tickets are now available on Live Nation and Ticketmaster for all show dates. If you'd like to see the Wild World singer at BST Hyde Park, you can bag tickets here. Ticket prices start from £123.25 (around $166).

Where is Cat Stevens performing on tour this year?

There are plenty of chances to see Stevens on tour this fall if you're keen. The writer behind First Cut Is The Deepest is kicking things off on September 6 at the Corn Exchange in Cambridge, followed by stops in Bristol, Birmingham, and London.

As for the US, Yusuf is dropping by the likes of Boston, Toronto, New York, and San Francisco. Your last chance to see him live on tour is in Los Angeles on October 21.

You can find out if he's playing in a city near you below. See you there?

Cat Stevens UK and US tour dates:

• 6 September, Cambridge, Corn Exchange
• 8 September, Bristol, Bristol Beacon
• 11 September, Birmingham, Alexandra Theatre
• 14 September, London, Theatre Royal Drury Lane
• 16 September, Manchester, Bridgewater Hall
• 18 September, Dublin, 3Olympia Theatre
• 22 September, Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall
• 2 October, Philadelphia, PA, The Met
• 6 October, Boston, MA, Boch Center Theatre
• 8 October, Toronto, ON, Massey Hall
• 11 October, New York, NY, Beacon Theatre
• 14 October, Chicago, IL, Chicago Theatre
• 18 October, San Francisco, CA, The Masonic
• 21 October, Los Angeles, CA, Dolby Theatre

Visit Ticketmaster now to buy tickets.