Def Leppard has unveiled their 2026 tour dates for the UK and Europe, vowing to deliver both “surprises and classics.” Here’s what you need to know.
The legendary arena rock band revealed 11 new shows scheduled for the summer of 2026, spanning various locations across the UK and Europe.
This marks their first series of headline performances since their sold-out tour with Mötley Crüe in 2023, which included a memorable stop at Wembley Stadium and performances in 27 countries on five continents.
The tour kicks off in Sweden on June 13, with subsequent concerts in Finland, Switzerland, and Germany on June 16, 19, and 23, respectively. Following that, the band has lined up six UK shows, starting at Belsonic in Belfast on June 26, followed by stops at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and a homecoming show at Utilita Arena in Sheffield.
Dates will conclude with performances at The O2 in London, BP Pulse LIVE in Birmingham, and Co-Op Live in Manchester at the beginning of July. Additionally, the band is set to perform at the Wacken Open Air festival later that month.
Tickets will be available for purchase at 10 AM local time this Friday, September 5. The band will be joined by special guests Extreme for most shows, with the exception of the opening night in Sweden and the Wacken festival performance.
For those looking to buy tickets, you can find UK options here and international options here.
Def Leppard’s 2026 UK and European Tour Dates:
JUNE
13 – Dalhalla, Rättvik, Sweden
16 – Veikkaus Arena, Helsinki, Finland
19 – Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland
23 – Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany
26 – Belsonic, Belfast
28 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
30 – Utilita Arena, Sheffield
JULY
2 – The O2, London
4 – BP Pulse LIVE, Birmingham
6 – Co-Op Live, Manchester
30 – Wacken Open Air, Wacken, Germany
Regarding the upcoming dates, frontman Joe Elliott shared, “We’re excited to be playing Radio 2 in the Park in Chelmsford this week… our only UK date of 2025. But we’re even more thrilled to announce our UK and European dates for 2026! Performing for our fans in Europe is so important to us, and we promise a brand-new show featuring some surprises alongside the classics. See you soon!”
Lead guitarist Phil Collen remarked, “It’s a dream to return to the UK and Europe next June and July, especially with our good friends, Extreme. It’s going to be an unforgettable night for all our fans!”
Elliott’s mention of the Chelmsford show refers to a performance scheduled for this Sunday, September 7, followed by a special appearance at the Hard Rock Casino in Northern Indiana on October 11.
In preparation for their 2026 shows, Def Leppard will kick off the year with a month-long residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas throughout February. For tickets to those shows, click here.
Earlier this year, the band performed alongside Mötley Crüe, Nickelback, and Shinedown at the inaugural Boardwalk Rock Festival.
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