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.
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!
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.
This week see’s Def Leppard headline the final night of the Radio 2 In the Park Festival on Sunday 7th
September 2025 before returning to the USA in early 2026 for a month long Las Vegas residency.
Phil Collen says, “It’s a dream to be coming back to the UK and Europe in June and July next year. And to be coming back with our good friends, Extreme, is a bonus. It’s going to be an incredible night for all the fans!”
2023 also saw the band release their innovative last studio album, “Drastic Symphonies” alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The critically acclaimed album charted at No 4 in the UK – the band highest UK chart position in 32 years. Recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios it led to the band performing a stunning set on BBC Radio 2’s Piano Rooms – their version of “Pour Some Sugar On Me” featuring Emm Gryner and the BBC Concert Orchestra is available to see HERE.
2025 Sunday 7th September 2025 Radio 2 In The Park, Chelmsford UK
Sat 11th October 2025 hard Rock Casino, Northern Indiana USA
Tuesday 3rd/ 5th /7th/ 10 February 2026 The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
2026 The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas USA Tuesday 17th February 2026 The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas USA Thursday 19th February 2026 The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas USA Saturday 21st February 2026 The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas USA Tuesday 24th February 2026 The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas USA Thursday 26th February 2026 The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas USA Saturday 28th February 2026 The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas USA
Just Announced UK & EU Tour 2026. Dates announced so far:
All Dates With Special Guest EXTREME unless indicated*An Evening With▲ Festival Sunday 2nd August 2026 Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai UAE
UK and EU tour dates general onsale 10am local time Friday 5th September 2025For tickets and further information www.defleppard.com
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