Brian Wilson has announced a tour to celebrate the 50th anny of the Beach Boys' groundbreaking album Pet Sounds.

The 70 plus date trek begins in Auckland, Australia on March 26 and hits Japan, Europe and the U.S.

On the tour, which Wilson says will be the last live performances of the album, he and his band will play the album in its entirety.

"It's really been a trip to sit here and think about releasing Pet Sounds 50 years ago," he said in a statement.

"I love performing this album with my band and look forward to playing it for fans all across the world."