Def Leppard Announces UK & EU Tour Dates for June and July 2026

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Def Leppard, the UK’s Greatest Arena Rock Band, has revealed their upcoming UK and EU tour dates for June and July 2026. The tour will feature special guests Extreme and promises to bring a brand new show filled with surprises and classic hits. Get all the details here!

Def Leppard Announces UK & EU Tour Dates for June and July 2026

Def Leppard, the UK’s Greatest Arena Rock Band, today announce UK and EU tour dates in June and July 2026. The eleven dates announced today include headlining the iconic The O2 in London and the Utilita Arena in their hometown of Sheffield. Switzerland, Finland, Germany and the UK dates will be with Special Guests Extreme.

Exciting Return

The 2026 dates will be the first UK and EU headline solo shows since the band’s mammoth sold out tour run in 2023 alongside Mötley Crüe. The 2023 tour saw the band headline venues across Europe including selling out the iconic Wembley Stadium. That tour was part of a two-year run that saw Def Leppard & Mötley Crüe selling over 2.1 million tickets across the globe while performing in 27 countries and on five continents!

Anticipated Performances

Joe Elliott says, “We’re looking forward to playing Radio 2 in the Park in Chelmsford this week…our only UK date of 2025. But we’re also very buzzed to announce our UK and Euro dates in 2026! Playing to our home crowd and our fans in Europe is very important to us, and we’ll be bringing a brand new show that will feature some surprises as well as the classics! See you soon!!”

With more than 110 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards in the U.S., Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® inductees Def Leppard has produced a series of classic ground-breaking albums that set the bar for generations of music fans and artists alike. The group’s spectacular live shows and arsenal of hits have become synonymous with their name. Def Leppard’s influential career includes numerous hit singles and multi-platinum albums, including two of the best-selling albums of all time, Pyromania and Hysteria capturing the group’s legendary tracks such as “Rock of Ages”, Pour Some Sugar on Me”, “Animal” and “Foolin.” Testament to Def Leppard’s enduring and ever-growing appeal is their 20 million followers across social media platforms.

Upcoming Tour Dates

DEF LEPPARD CONFIRMED 2025 AND 2026 TOUR DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

2025
Sunday 7th September 2025 Radio 2 In The Park, Chelmsford UK
Sat 11th October 2025 Hard Rock Casino, Northern Indiana USA

2026
Tuesday 3rd February 2026 The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas USA
Thursday 5th February 2026 The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas USA
Saturday 7th February 2026 The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas USA
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Don't Miss Out!

Get ready to rock with Def Leppard as they bring their electrifying performances to a city near you. Stay tuned for ticket sales and further information on their official website. Don't miss the opportunity to witness one of the world's greatest live rock bands in action!

Published on 02 September 2025 by Ben Robinson

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