{"id":26968,"date":"2025-09-01T12:54:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=26968"},"modified":"2025-09-01T12:54:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:54:29","slug":"def-leppard-uk-eu-tour-dates-june-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=26968","title":{"rendered":"DEF LEPPARD – UK & EU TOUR DATES – JUNE \/ JULY 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 2026 dates will be the first UK and EU headline solo shows since the band\u2019s mammoth sold out tour run in 2023 alongside M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce. 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 & M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce selling over 2.1 million tickets across the globe while performing in 27 countries and on five continents!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joe Elliott says, \u201cWe\u2019re looking forward to playing Radio 2 in the Park in Chelmsford this week\u2026our only UK date of 2025. But we\u2019re 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\u2019ll be bringing a brand new show that will feature some surprises as well as the classics! See you soon!!\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 110 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards in the U.S., Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\u00ae<\/strong> 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\u2019s spectacular live shows and arsenal of hits have become synonymous with their name. Def Leppard\u2019s influential career includes numerous hit singles and multi-platinum albums, including two of the best-selling albums of all time, Pyromania<\/strong> and Hysteria <\/strong>capturing the group\u2019s legendary tracks such as \u201cRock of Ages\u201d, Pour Some Sugar on Me\u201d, \u201cAnimal\u201d and \u201cFoolin.\u201d Testament to Def Leppard\u2019s enduring and ever growing appeal is their 20 million followers across social media platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This week see\u2019s Def Leppard headline the final night of the Radio 2 In the Park Festival on Sunday 7th<\/sup>September 2025 before returning to the USA in early 2026 for a month long Las Vegas residency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phil Collen says, \u201cIt\u2019s 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\u2019s going to be an incredible night for all the fans!\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 also saw the band release their innovative last studio album, \u201cDrastic Symphonies\u201d alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The critically acclaimed album charted at No 4 in the UK \u2013 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\u2019s Piano Rooms \u2013 their version of \u201cPour Some Sugar On Me\u201d featuring Emm Gryner and the BBC Concert Orchestra is available to see HERE.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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DEF LEPPARD CONFIRMED 2025 AND 2026 TOUR DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday 7th<\/sup> September 2025 – Radio 2 In The Park, Chelmsford UK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sat 11th<\/sup> October 2025 – Hard Rock Casino, Northern Indiana USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday 3rd<\/sup> February 2026 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday 5th<\/sup> February 2026 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday 7th<\/sup> February 2026 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday 10th<\/sup> February 2026 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday 12th<\/sup> February 2026 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday 14th<\/sup> February 2026 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday 17th<\/sup> February 2026 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday 19th<\/sup> February 2026 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday 21st<\/sup> February 2026 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday 24th<\/sup> February 2026 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday 26th<\/sup> February 2026 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday 28th<\/sup> February 2026 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just Announced UK & EU Tour 2026. Dates announced so far:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday 13th<\/sup> June 2026 – Dalhalla, R\u00e4ttvik SWEDEN *<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday 16th<\/sup> June 2026 – Veikkaus Arena, Helsinki FINLAND <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday 19th<\/sup> June 2026 – Hallenstadion, Zurich SWITZERLAND<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday 23rd<\/sup> June 2026 – Westfalenhalle, Dortmund GERMANY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday 26th<\/sup> June 2026 – Belsonic, Belfast UK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday 28th<\/sup> June 2026 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow UK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday 30th<\/sup> June 2026 – Utilita Arena, Sheffield UK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday 2nd<\/sup> July 2026 – The O2, London UK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday 4th<\/sup> July 2026 – bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham UK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday 6th<\/sup> July 2026 – Co-op Live, Manchester UK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday 30th<\/sup> July 2026 – Wacken Open Air, Wacken GERMANY <\/strong>\u25b2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All Dates With Special Guest EXTREME unless indicated<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*<\/strong> An Evening With<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25b2 Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday 2nd<\/sup> August 2026 – Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai UAE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UK and EU tour dates general onsale 10am local time Friday 5th<\/sup> September 2025<\/strong><\/em>For tickets and further information <\/strong><\/em>www.defleppard.com<\/strong><\/em><\/a> Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in Finland. Mastercard Presale starts on Wednesday, September 3 at 10am local. <\/strong><\/em>Plus, Preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets in Finland and the UK are available from Friday, September 5 at 10am local. <\/strong><\/em>Check out <\/strong><\/em>priceless.com\/music<\/strong><\/em><\/a> for details.<\/strong><\/em><\/th><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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