Def Leppard Set to Rock Europe with Extreme in 2026
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Def Leppard have officially announced a run of UK and European headline dates for June and July 2026. These dates mark their first solo shows on this side of the Atlantic since their sold-out 2023 stadium run with Mötley Crüe, which included a sold-out night at Wembley and over 2.1 million tickets sold globally.
The newly unveiled 11-date trek includes major arena stops in London, Manchester, and their hometown of Sheffield, with hard rock veterans Extreme joining as special guests on most dates. Fans can expect a mix of deep cuts, the undeniable classics, and a brand-new live production from the Sheffield legends.
“We’ll be bringing a brand new show that will feature some surprises as well as the classics!”
— Joe Elliott
Highlights from the 2026 Tour
- Headlining The O2 in London and the Utilita Arena Sheffield
- Special guests Extreme joining on all non-festival/non-“Evening With” dates
- First full UK/EU solo shows in three years
- Follows their Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace in February 2026
Full List of Just-Announced UK & EU 2026 Tour Dates
- Saturday 13th June – Dalhalla, Rättvik, SWEDEN *
- Tuesday 16th June – Veikkaus Arena, Helsinki, FINLAND
- Thursday 19th June – Hallenstadion, Zurich, SWITZERLAND
- Tuesday 23rd June – Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, GERMANY
- Friday 26th June – Belsonic, Belfast UK
- Sunday 28th June – OVO Hydro, Glasgow UK
- Tuesday 30th June – Utilita Arena, Sheffield UK
- Thursday 2nd July – The O2, London UK
- Saturday 4th July – bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham UK
- Monday 6th July – Co-op Live, Manchester UK
- Thursday 30th July – Wacken Open Air, Wacken, GERMANY ▲
- Sunday 2nd August – Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, UAE
* An Evening With
▲ Festival Appearance
Tickets go on general sale at 10am local time on Friday, September 5, 2025, via defleppard.com. Mastercard holders can access exclusive presales and preferred tickets in Finland and the UK—more info at priceless.com/music.
