“Def Leppard has revealed plans for a brand-new show as part of their 2026 European tour, promising fans an unforgettable night.”
By Website Content Manager
“Def Leppard’s upcoming 2026 plans have been unveiled just as the band prepares for their sole UK performance in 2025.”
Def Leppard, who take the stage this Sunday for their only UK show of 2025, have unveiled plans for a major European tour next year. The run kicks off on June 13 at Dalhalla in Rättvik, Sweden, and wraps up on July 30 with a headline slot at Germany’s legendary Wacken Open Air Festival.
Between those dates, the band will perform six UK shows, with stops in Belfast, Glasgow, Sheffield, London, Birmingham, and Manchester. Tickets for all dates go on general sale this Friday at 10 a.m. local time.
Hard rockers Extreme will serve as special guests throughout the tour, except for the Rättvik opener—billed as “An Evening with Def Leppard”—and the Wacken finale.
Frontman Joe Elliott shared his excitement: “We can’t wait to play Radio 2 in the Park in Chelmsford this week—our only UK date for 2025. But we’re equally thrilled to confirm our 2026 UK and European shows! Performing for our home fans and across Europe means a lot to us, and we’ll be debuting a brand-new production that mixes surprises with the classics.”
Guitarist Phil Collen added: “It’s a dream to be back in the UK and Europe next summer, and having our friends in Extreme along makes it even better. Fans are in for an incredible night!”
Def Leppard 2025 Tour Dates
- Sep 07: Radio 2 In The Park, Chelmsford, UK
- Oct 11: Gary Hard Rock Casino, IN, USA
Def Leppard 2026 Tour Dates
- Feb 03–28: Las Vegas, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, NV (multiple shows)
- Jun 13: Rättvik, Dalhalla, Sweden
- Jun 16: Helsinki, Veikkaus Arena, Finland
- Jun 19: Zurich, Hallenstadion, Switzerland
- Jun 23: Dortmund, Westfalenhalle, Germany
- Jun 26: Belfast, Belsonic, UK
- Jun 28: Glasgow, OVO Hydro, UK
- Jun 30: Sheffield, Utilita Arena, UK
- Jul 02: London, The O2, UK
- Jul 04: Birmingham, BP Pulse Live, UK
- Jul 06: Manchester, Co-op Live, UK
- Jul 30: Wacken Open Air, Germany
- Aug 02: Dubai, Coca-Cola Arena, UAE