Def Leppard reveal summer 2026 arena tour: “We’ll be bringing a brand new show”

Def Leppard have announced an 11-date UK and European arena tour.

Taking place next June and July, the run will see the rock legends follow up this weekend’s only UK date of 2025, at Radio 2 In The Park in Chelmsford. “Playing to our home crowd and our fans in Europe is very important to us,” enthuses Joe Elliott, “and we’ll be bringing a brand new show that will feature some surprises as well as the classics! See you soon!!”

“It’s a dream to be coming back to the UK and Europe in June and July next year,” adds Phil Collen. “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!”

Tickets go on sale this Friday, September 5 from 10am.

Catch them live at the following:

Def Leppard 2026 UK and European tour

June

13 Rättvik Dalhalla
16 Helsinki Veikkaus Arena
19 Zurich Hallenstadion
23 Dortmund Westfalenhalle
26 Belfast Belsonic
28 Glasgow OVO Hydro
30 Sheffield Utilita Arena

July

2 London The O2
4 Birmingham bp pulse LIVE
6 Manchester Co-op Live
30 Wacken Open Air

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