Def Leppard are about to hit the UK for a one-off show at BBC Radio 2 in the Park this weekend. There, Chelmsford’s Hylands House, fans will be able to see the glam rockers give it their all in Essex’s most prestigious location. And now, the band have just confirmed they’ll be returning to the UK next year.
Def Leppard have announced a 2026 tour in the UK taking place at some of the country’s biggest and best venues. This includes arenas such as London’s O2, Birmingham’s bp pulse Live, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, and plenty more. And that’s not all, either: they’ll be joined by iconic rockers Extreme, as well. Tickets for these shows will be released this week on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 10am. And we’ve got all the information fans need on how to get involved.
Def Leppard tickets will be released on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 10am for their 2026 UK tour.
This general onsale release will be available to everyone who wants to buy tickets. That means you will not need any kind of special link or code to get involved.
Standard tickets will be made available on Ticketmaster and Live Nation, while VIP and hospitality tickets will be released by Seat Unique.
Here’s the links for all of the websites:
TICKETMASTER – Buy Def Leppard tickets here.
LIVE NATION – Buy Def Leppard tickets here.
SEAT UNIQUE – Buy Def Leppard VIP and hospitality tickets here.
The band themselves are already excited to be returning to the UK next year.
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen said: “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!”
Def Leppard are also playing BBC Radio 2 in the Park this weekend, September 6, 2025, at Chelmsford’s Hylands Park.
While tickets were released weeks ago, fans can still get involved right now using resale websites.
Here’s the links you need:
VIAGOGO – Buy BBC Radio 2 in the Park tickets here.
STUBHUB – Buy BBC Radio 2 in the Park tickets here.
Speaking out about their upcoming shows, singer Joe Elliott said: “We’re looking forward to playing Radio 2 in the Park in Chelmsford this week…our only UK date of 2025. But we’re also 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!!”