Russell Watson is coming to Hexham Abbey on November 2.

The celebrated British tenor is embarking on a UK tour, performing 19 shows in some of the country's most stunning historic abbeys and cathedrals.

The 'Magnificent Buildings Tour' began at Exeter Cathedral on September 20 and will conclude with a Christmas show at Liverpool Cathedral on December 14.

The tour follows a string of sold-out shows and will feature Mr Watson performing a selection of his most popular hits, accompanied by pianist and arranger Mike Moran.

The singer will visit Hexham as part of his UK tour (Image: Supplied) In addition to the tour, Mr Watson has released his autobiography, Encore, on September 19.

The book shares his journey to recovery after battling two brain tumours, highlighting the resilience that helped him return to the stage.

Mr Watson is also working on a new studio album at Abbey Road Studios, set for release later this year.

Speaking about the tour, he said: "Performing in these magnificent venues is truly a dream come true.

"Each location has its own unique charm and history, which adds a magical element to every performance.

"No two shows are the same, which makes it incredibly exciting and humbling to be able to sing in these incredible settings!"

Mr Watson is also working on a new studio album (Image: Supplied) As he approaches the 25th anniversary of his debut award-winning album, The Voice, Mr Watson continues to captivate audiences globally.

His career accolades include four Classical Brit Awards, with The New York Times describing him as a performer "who sings like Pavarotti and entertains the audience like Sinatra."

Mr Watson has released 10 studio albums, sold over 7 million albums worldwide, and performed for Her Majesty The Queen, The Pope, and two US Presidents.