MUSIC legends Madness are bringing their 40th anniversary celebrations to Scarborough Open Air Theatre (OAT) this summer.

The Scarborough OAT date will be a Yorkshire coast return for Madness who last rocked the arena in 2017.

The concert will take place on Friday, July 19.

Peter Taylor, director of Cuffe and Taylor, which is presenting the show, said: “Madness are quite simply one of the most successful British bands of all time and an unmissable live act.

“Over the last 40 years they have written some of the nation’s best-loved pop anthems and every gig they play is a celebration.

“We are delighted to be able to bring this truly unique and deeply cherished band back to Scarborough as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations.”

Tickets for Madness at Scarborough Open Air Theatre go on sale at 9am on Friday, February 22.

You can purchase them at scarboroughopenairtheatre.com or in person from Scarborough Open Air Theatre box office on 01723 818111and the Discover Yorkshire Coast Tourism Bureau on 01723 383636.