Vampire Weekend to play free gig at London ice rink

Vampire Weekend's Ezra Keonig

Vampire Weekend have announced details of a free show at London's Somerset House ice rink.

The New York four-piece will play in the venue's courtyard at 5.30pm on Thursday 14 January.

Tickets cannot be purchased in advance with fans encouraged to turn up on a first-come first-served basis with the first 50 being given the chance to skate for free.

Ezra Koenig and co released their second album Contra on Monday (11 January).