On September 1st, 2025, rock veterans Def Leppard revealed their 2026 European tour dates, featuring Extreme as special guests. The tour will begin on June 13th in Rättvik, Sweden, and wrap up on July 30th at the legendary Wacken Open Air festival in Germany. Fans will get early access to tickets through their Rock Brigade Concert Club tomorrow, with general public sales opening on Friday, September 5th.
Frontman Joe Elliott expressed excitement: “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 echoed that sentiment, calling the tour “a dream” and saying sharing the stage with friends like Extreme only adds to the energy.
Tour Dates
Here are some of the confirmed stops:
- June 13th — Rättvik, Sweden @ Dalhalla
- June 16th — Helsinki, Finland @ Veikkaus Arena
- June 19th — Zurich, Switzerland @ Hallenstadion
- June 23rd — Dortmund, Germany @ Westfalenhalle
- June 26th — Belfast, UK @ Belsonic
- June 28th — Glasgow, UK @ OVO Hydro
- June 30th — Sheffield, UK @ Utilita Arena
- July 2nd — London, UK @ The O2
- July 4th — Birmingham, UK @ BP Pulse Live
- July 6th — Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live
- July 30th — Wacken, Germany @ Wacken Open Air (festival date)
- August 2nd — Dubai, UAE @ Coca-Cola Arena * *(Evening show) BLABBERMOUTH.NET
What Makes This Tour Special
This won’t just be a set of “greatest hits” performances. Def Leppard promise that their 2026 show will offer surprise, likely new staging, unexpected song choices, or fresh arrangements while still delivering fan favorites. With Extreme joining, the vibes are poised to be electric.
They also have a strong connection to their audiences in Europe and the UK, and these are among their first big continental tour dates in quite some time. The combo of nostalgia, legacy, and fresh elements seems geared toward satisfying longtime fans and re-energizing their live presence.
