Def Leppard is heading across the Atlantic with a new run of shows lined up for next summer.
The legendary rock band revealed plans for a 2026 European tour that will launch June 26 in Rättvik, Sweden, and conclude July 30 at Germany’s iconic Wacken Open Air festival. They’ll be joined by special guests EXTREME throughout the trek.
Frontman Joe Elliott teased the upcoming string of shows in a statement, saying per Blabbermouth, "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! See you soon!"
Guitarist Phil Collen also shared his excitement, calling it a dream to head back overseas. "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," he said, per the outlet.
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The band appears to have a pretty packed 2026 already. The tour news comes as Def Leppard prepares for their third Las Vegas residency, Def Leppard: Live at Caesars Palace The Las Vegas Residency, which will run from February 3-28, 2026. The band has previously sold out residencies in both 2013 and 2019.
Meanwhile, guitarist Vivian Campbell, who has battled Hodgkin's lymphoma since 2013, confirmed earlier this year that he is now “completely in remission.” Campbell has been back performing with the group following treatment and a bone marrow transplant.
As for tickets to the summer tour, members of the Rock Brigade Concert Club will get the first chance at tickets and VIP packages starting Tuesday, September 2 at 10 a.m., with sales opening to the general public on Friday, September 5.
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