DEF LEPPARD ANNOUNCES HEADLINE SHOW AT THE O2
Def Leppard, the UK’s Greatest Arena Rock Band, today announce a headline show at London’s The O2 on Thursday 2 July 2026, as part of their upcoming tour.
Priority Tickets are available to O2 and Virgin Media customers at https://priority.o2.co.uk/ from 10am on Wednesday 3 September and go on general sale at 10am on Friday 5 September via www.theo2.co.uk.
Joe Elliott says, “We’re 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!!”
With more than 110 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards in the U.S., Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® inductees Def Leppard has produced a series of classic ground-breaking albums that set the bar for generations of music fans and artists alike. The group’s spectacular live shows and arsenal of hits have become synonymous with their name.
Def Leppard’s influential career includes numerous hit singles and multi-platinum albums, including two of the best-selling albums of all time, Pyromania and Hysteria capturing the group’s legendary tracks such as “Rock of Ages”, Pour Some Sugar on Me”, “Animal” and “Foolin.” Testament to Def Leppard’s enduring and ever growing appeal is their 20 million followers across social media platforms.
Phil Collen says, “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!”
2023 also saw the band release their innovative last studio album, “Drastic Symphonies” alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The critically acclaimed album charted at No 4 in the UK – the band highest UK chart position in 32 years.
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About The O2
The O2 is world’s most popular live entertainment, leisure, and retail destination.
The world-famous, 20,000-capacity arena, operated by AEG Europe, hosts over 200 events each year, and has sold over 30 million tickets since opening in 2007. A multi-award-winning arena, The O2 has been recognised as Billboard’s ‘Venue of the Decade’ for the 2020’s and has been certified as ‘A Greener Arena’ by sustainability specialists A Greener Future.
Welcoming over 10 million visitors each year, The O2 is also home to the 2,750-capacity live music club indigo at The O2, roofwalk attraction Up at The O2, up to 70% off RRP across 60+ brands in Outlet Shopping at The O2, as well as a range of leisure attractions, and over 30 bars and restaurants within the venue’s Entertainment District. A full day-out destination conveniently located just 15 minutes from central London, there’s plenty to enjoy under one iconic roof.
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