Rock icons DEF LEPPARD will return to Europe in the summer of 2026 for a brand-new tour, joined by special guests EXTREME. The trek will begin on June 13 in Rättvik, Sweden and run through July 30 at Wacken Open Air in Germany, before wrapping with a special stop in Dubai on August 2.
Frontman Joe Elliott shared his excitement about the announcement: “We’re looking forward to playing Radio 2 in the Park in Chelmsford this week, our only U.K. date of 2025. But we’re also very buzzed to announce our U.K. 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!”
Guitarist Phil Collen added: “It’s a dream to be coming back to the U.K. 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!”
DEF LEPPARD 2026 European Tour Dates:
- June 13 – Rättvik, Sweden – Dalhalla*
- June 16 – Helsinki, Finland – Veikkaus Arena
- June 19 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion
- June 23 – Dortmund, Germany – Westfalenhalle
- June 26 – Belfast, UK – Belsonic
- June 28 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
- June 30 – Sheffield, UK – Utilita Arena
- July 2 – London, UK – The O2
- July 4 – Birmingham, UK – BP Pulse Live
- July 6 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
- July 30 – Wacken, Germany – Wacken Open Air^
- August 2 – Dubai, UAE – Coca-Cola Arena*
* An Evening With DEF LEPPARD
^ Festival date
