For the first time since 2011, Howling Bells have announced they will return to Australia for a string of headline shows this September.

Touring off the back of their recently released fourth album Heartstring, the Sydney-bred London-based outfit will play three shows in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.

The last Howling Bells tour in December 2011 was followed by a two-year hiatus from the band, with the recording of Heartstring last year making a new start for the group.

Howling Bells will play Oxford Art Factory on Friday September 12. Tickets go on sale Thursday June 19.