Def Leppard Set to Rock Europe with 2026 Tour Featuring All-New Show
Def Leppard have unveiled plans for an expansive European tour in 2026, teasing fans with promises of surprises alongside their classic hits.
The legendary rock band will kick off the tour at Dalhalla in Rättvik, Sweden, on 26 June, before wrapping up at Germany’s iconic Wacken Open Air Festival on 30 July.
The announcement comes ahead of their only UK show this year at Radio 2 in the Park, Chelmsford, this Sunday.
Fans in the UK can expect six major dates across Belfast, Glasgow, Sheffield, London, Birmingham, and Manchester, with tickets going on general sale at 10am local time this Friday.
Supporting the band throughout most of the tour will be Extreme, except on the opening night in Sweden and the Wacken headline slot.
Frontman Joe Elliott expressed his excitement, saying: “We’re looking forward to playing Radio 2 in the Park in Chelmsford this week, our only UK date of 2025. But we’re also very buzzed to announce our UK and Euro dates in 2026!
Def Leppard is taking over the UK & EU in 2026 w/ special guest @ExtremeBand. Rock Brigade members will get first access to tickets /VIP packages tomorrow, Tue. Sep 2 at 10a. Tickets go on sale this Friday, September 5.
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— Def Leppard (@DefLeppard) September 1, 2025
Playing to our home crowd and our fans in Europe is very important to us, and we’ll be bringing a brand new show that will feature some surprises as well as the classics! See you soon!”
Guitarist Phil Collen added, “It’s 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’s going to be an incredible night for all the fans!”
The tour will follow their highly anticipated Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, running from February 3–28, 2026.
Def Leppard 2026 European Tour Dates
- 13 June: Rättvik, Dalhalla, Sweden
- 16 June: Helsinki, Veikkaus Arena, Finland
- 19 June: Zurich, allenstadion, Switzerland
- 23 June: Dortmund, Westfalenhalle, Germany
- 26 June: Belfast, Belsonic, UK
- 28 June: Glasgow, OVO Hydro, UK
- 30 June: Sheffield, Utilita Arena, UK
- 2 July: London, The O2, UK
- 4 July: Birmingham, BP Pulse Live, UK
- 6 July: Manchester, Co-op Live, UK
- 30 July: Wacken Open Air, Germany
Additional stops include Rättvik (Sweden), Helsinki (Finland), Zurich (Switzerland), Dortmund (Germany), Wacken (Germany), and Dubai (UAE).
Fans are urged to secure tickets quickly as Def Leppard’s European tour is expected to sell out fast. This tour promises a fresh, electrifying experience, blending decades of rock anthems with brand-new surprises.
For full ticket information and updates, visit the Def Leppard official website.
