Def Leppard Announces UK Tour 2026 with Special Guests Extreme: A Rock Spectacle Not to Be Missed!
Legendary rock band Def Leppard has announced a UK tour for June and July 2026 as part of their 11-date European summer trek. The UK leg of the tour will kick off with an outdoor concert at Belfast Belsonic’s Ormeau Park on Friday 26th June. The band will then perform indoor shows in Glasgow, Sheffield, London, Birmingham, and Manchester before concluding at Manchester Co-op Live on Monday 6th July 2026. The special guests for all six UK shows will be the renowned live act, Extreme. Tickets for Def Leppard’s UK dates will be available for purchase from Absolute Radio Tickets starting at 10am on Friday 5th September. Frontman Joe Elliott and guitarist Phil Collen expressed their excitement for the upcoming tour, promising a brand new show with surprises and classic hits for their fans.
The tour marks Def Leppard's return to the UK after their co-headline tour with Mötley Crüe in 2023, which included a massive homecoming concert at Sheffield Bramall Lane stadium. The band is thrilled to perform for their home crowd and fans in Europe, bringing a new show that will feature surprises and classic hits. The UK tour dates will be a memorable experience for all fans, with Extreme joining them as special guests for an incredible night of music. Don't miss the chance to see Def Leppard live in action in June and July 2026!
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