Def Leppard set for 2026 arena tour
Def Leppard are hitting the road in 2026 with Extreme.
Def Leppard will embark on a UK and European tour in summer 2026.
The legendary hard rock band are following up their blockbuster 2023 stadium run with Mötley Crüe, with a brand-new show packed with surprises, classics, and their signature high-voltage energy. This time they will be joined by More Than Words rockers Extreme.
Frontman Joe Elliott shared: “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!!”
Tickets go on general sale from 10am local time on Friday, September 5. Pre-sales begin September 2 via Rock Brigade, O2 Priority, and venue partners. VIP packages include premium seating, exclusive merch, and backstage perks.
With more than 110 million albums sold and two Diamond Awards to their name, Def Leppard continue to prove why they’re one of the most enduring forces in rock.
Meanwhile, Elliot is set to feature on a new version of Bon Jovi's Walls Of Jericho on the re-imagined edition of their 2024 LP Forever.
Huge names, including Bruce Springsteen, Robbie Williams, James Bay, Avril Lavigne, and Jelly Roll have also contributed.
Frontman Jon Bon Jovi said: "This album is more than just a collection of collaborations, it is an album borne out of necessity.
"My vocal cord rehab was a well-documented journey that played out while releasing Forever in 2024. I was singing well in the studio for recording, but the vocal demands and rigors of touring were still slightly out of reach for me. Without an ability to tour at that time, I continued working in the studio and called on some friends, great singers, artists, musicians and also just great people.
"The result is an album with a new viewpoint and new spirit – a collaboration album that proves we all get by in this world with a little help from our friends. I feel tremendous joy and gratitude releasing this album and I think it shows in the music. I can say with certainty that there is always something bigger than ME, and that’s WE."
Def Leppard's 2026 UK and Europe tour dates:
June 13 – Dalhalla, Rättvik, SWEDEN *
June 16 – Veikkaus Arena, Helsinki, FINLAND *
June 19 – Hallenstadion, Zurich, SWITZERLAND *
June 23 – Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, GERMANY *
June 26 – Belsonic, Belfast, UK ▲
June 28 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow, UK
June 30 – Utilita Arena, Sheffield, UK
July 2 – The O2, London, UK
July 4 – bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham, UK
July 6 – Co-op Live, Manchester, UK
July 30 – Wacken Open Air, Wacken, GERMANY ▲
*With Special Guest Extreme
▲ Festival appearance
