Rock royals return…
Hold onto your leather jackets, rock fans – Def Leppard, the UK’s ultimate arena rock legends, are BACK! The “Pour Some Sugar On Me” icons have just dropped their 2026 UK & European tour dates, and they’re set to smash arenas from Sheffield to Zurich.
The band will headline The O2 in London and their hometown Utilita Arena in Sheffield, with special guests Extreme joining the European leg. This marks their first headline solo shows across the UK and Europe since their colossal 2023 tour with Mötley Crüe, which sold over 2.1 million tickets worldwide and included a historic sell-out at Wembley Stadium.
Frontman Joe Elliott said: “We’re buzzed to announce our UK and Euro dates in 2026! Playing to our home crowd and fans in Europe is very important to us. Expect a brand new show full of surprises alongside the classics!”
And guitarist Phil Collen added: “It’s a dream to be coming back to the UK and Europe next summer. Sharing the stage with our good friends Extreme is going to make it an incredible night for everyone!”
With over 110 million albums sold, two Diamond Awards in the U.S., and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® induction, Def Leppard’s legendary hits – from “Rock of Ages” to “Animal” – have defined generations of rock fans. Their most recent studio album, “Drastic Symphonies” with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, hit No. 4 in the UK – their highest chart position in 32 years.
This week, catch them headlining the final night of Radio 2 In The Park on 7th September 2025 in Chelmsford, before returning to the USA for a month-long Las Vegas residency in early 2026.
UK Tour Dates – 2026
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Fri 26 Jun – Belsonic, Belfast, UK
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Sun 28 Jun – OVO Hydro, Glasgow, UK
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Tue 30 Jun – Utilita Arena, Sheffield, UK
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Thu 2 Jul – The O2, London, UK
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Sat 4 Jul – bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham, UK
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Mon 6 Jul – Co-op Live, Manchester, UK
*All dates with special guest Extreme, unless indicated
