Pop legend Sir Elton John has announced he will return to Hove for one final appearance.

The music icon, who has been blasting out the hits since 1969, today announced that he will play the 1st Central County Ground, on June 9, as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.

It is the first in a number of shows expected to be revealed as Sir Elton says goodbye to the stage in one spectacular showcase.

Elton first played at the home of Sussex Cricket 12 years ago, and this will be his third visit to The 1st Central County Ground, a venue he admits to having enjoyed playing at a great deal.

Sir Elton said: “The audiences in the South Coast have always been some of the most welcoming and exciting I have played in front of over the past forty-two years and the band and I are so excited to say goodbye in the most fantastic way. It’s going to be amazing!”

The ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour will consist of more than 300 shows across five continents before reaching its conclusion in 2021.

These dates mark the superstar’s last-ever tour and the end of half a century on the road for one of pop culture’s most enduring performers.

Elton has revealed that his new stage production will take his fans on a musical and highly visual journey spanning a 50-year career of hits like no one has ever seen before.

Sussex Cricket Chief Executive Rob Andrew talks of Elton visiting the venue for the final time, he said: “We’re honoured and incredibly excited that Elton has chosen The 1st Central County Ground to kick-off the final tour of an incredible career.

“The fact that such a musical legend has decided to join us for a third time and for such a momentous occasion shows not only what a brilliant reception he receives here in Sussex but also how highly regarded our ground is as a concert venue.”

Tickets go on sale on Friday September 14 at 10AM.