The Wonder Stuff will stop off at the University of East Anglia in Norwich on October 24 as part of their nationwide celebration.
Lead singer Miles Hunt said: “When the original line-up of The Wonder Stuff first rehearsed together on March 19, 1986 – exactly 40 years ago – I wonder what our thoughts might have been if Malc Treece and I knew that we would be fortunate enough to still be playing gigs together now?
“Whatever those scruffy young fellas would have thought, I can tell you now, all these years later, both of us are incredibly grateful to all of the audiences that have stuck with us these past four decades.
The Wonder Stuff have revealed their 40th anniversary tour dates (Image: Red Top Images/PA Wire)
“And it shall be our absolute honour to get up on stage this year and play as many of the old faves as we can to those wonderful people. We are blessed.”
The current line-up includes Hunt, guitarist Malcolm Treece, violinist Erica Nockalls, guitarist Mark Thwaite, bassist Tim Sewell and drummer Pete Howard.
Fans can expect a career-spanning set featuring hits including Unbearable, A Wish Away, Caught In My Shadow, Size Of A Cow and Don’t Let Me Down, Gently.
The Wonder Stuff scored a UK number one single when they teamed up with comedian Vic Reeves for Dizzy, with backing vocals from Bob Mortimer.
They have scored three more top-10 singles and four top-10 albums.
The band originally split up after headlining the Phoenix Festival in 1994, but reformed in 2000 for five sold-out nights at London’s Forum Theatre.
The Wonder Stuff will be supported by Manchester indie band Inspiral Carpets on the tour.
Tickets go on general sale at 10am on March 27 via the band’s website.