The band will play two gigs either side of the release date for Ulysses.
Franz Ferdinand have revealed they will play two intimate shows next year ahead of the release of their latest album.
The band, who have had a string of hits including Take Me Out, Michael and The Dark of the Matinee, will perform on January 14th at Edinburgh's Picture House.
After the gig in Scotland, the group will travel down to London to play for fans at Heaven on the 20th.
The performances take place either side of the release date for the first single from the new album.
Ulysses will be available for fans to purchase from January 19th, while Tonight: Franz Ferdinand, the band's third offering, comes out seven days later.
In other news, the group are set to play a surprise show in London next week.
They will take time out of their mini-European tour to put on a show at the Durr club in the West End of the capital.
Franz Ferdinand is made up of band members Paul Thomson, Alex Kapranos, Nick McCarthy and Bob Hardy.
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