“Never stop getting better,” says Def Leppard introducing the video below, in which the band practice their harmonies on “When Love And Hate Collide.”
Def Leppard recently announced UK and EU tour dates for June and July 2026. The eleven dates announced 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 previously said, “We’re looking forward to playing Radio 2 in the Park in Chelmsford this week [September 7]…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.
Phil Collen said, “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!”
Confirmed 2025/2026 tour dates:
October
11 – Northern Indiana, IN – Hard Rock Casino
Live at Caesars Palace 2026 – The Las Vegas Residency dates:
Tuesday, February 3
Thursday, February 5
Saturday, February 7
Tuesday, February 10
Thursday, February 12
Saturday, February 14
Tuesday, February 17
Thursday, February 19
Saturday, February 21
Tuesday, February 24
Thursday, February 26
Saturday, February 28
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UK / EU 2026:
June
13 – Rättvik, Sweden – Dalhalla *
16 – Helsinki, Finland – Veikkaus Arena
19 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion
23 – Dortmund, Germany – Westfalenhalle
26 – Belfast, UK – Belsonic
28 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
30 – Sheffield, UK – Utilita Arena
July
2 – London, UK – The O2
4 – Birmingham, UK – bp pulse LIVE
6 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
30 – Wacken, Germany – Wacken Open Air **
All dates with special guest Extreme unless indicated:
* An Evening With
** Festival
August
2 – Dubai, UAE – Coca-Cola Arena
For tickets and further information, head to defleppard.com.
