Iconic arena rock band Def Leppard have announced European dates and a five date UK tour for June and July 2026 with special guest Extreme.
The 2026 shows will be the band’s first headline solo tour across the UK and Europe since their sold-out 2023 run with Mötley Crüe.
With US rock giants Extreme as special guest, the UK run will include stops at The O2 in London and a homecoming show at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.
Frontman Joe Elliott said, “We’re 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’ll be bringing a brand new show that will feature some surprises as well as the classics! See you soon!!”
With over 110 million albums sold worldwide, two U.S. Diamond Awards, and a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Def Leppard remain one of the most influential rock bands in history. Their albums Pyromania and Hysteria rank among the best-selling of all time, spawning anthems like ‘Rock of Ages,’ ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me,’ ‘Animal’ and ‘Foolin.’ Known for their explosive live performances, the band continues to attract new generations of fans, boasting 20 million social media followers.
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!”
Tickets go on sale Friday 5th September via Ticketmaster.
Def Leppard UK Tour Dates
June 2026
Sun 28 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
Tue 30 – Sheffield, Utilita Arena
July 2026
Thu 02 – London, The O2
Sat 04 – Birmingham, BP Pulse Live
Mon 06 – Manchester, Co-op Live
