MONCTON, N.B. - One of the world's best-known rock bands, U2, will perform in Moncton, N.B., this summer.

They're booked for a concert on Magnetic Hill on July 30 along with Canada's Arcade Fire.

The concert will be the Irish band's final stop on the North American leg of their world tour.

Tickets go on sale Feb. 8.

Hotels in Moncton began selling out last week when rumours of the concert began circulating.