Def Leppard - 2026 Germany Dates and Greatest Hits Vinyl
Published on 09/02/2026 at 15:57 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Def Leppard are bringing their arena-sized rock show back to Germany in 2026. According to a tour announcement on the band’s official site, the group will play Dortmund’s Westfalenhallen on June 23, 2026, and return as a headliner to Wacken Open Air on July 30, 2026.Official 2026 UK/EU tour announcement
Def Leppard’s 2026 tour route and German stops
The 2026 tour starts earlier in the year with a Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, running from February 3 through February 28, 2026, before the band heads to India for shows in Shillong, Mumbai and Bengaluru in late March.USA radio tour announcement
From June, Def Leppard move into their European and UK run, with Dalhalla in Rättvik, Sweden on June 13, Helsinki’s Veikkaus Arena on June 16 and Hallenstadion in Zürich on June 19, before hitting Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium and Westfalenhallen in Dortmund on June 23.Official UK/EU tour dates
The UK leg follows with outdoor Belsonic at Ormeau Park in Belfast on June 26 and arena shows at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro (June 28), Utilita Arena Sheffield (June 30), The O2 in London (July 2), BP Pulse Live in Birmingham (July 4) and Co-op Live in Manchester (July 6). Paris’ Accor Arena joins on July 8 as a major continental stop.European and UK routing overview
Streaming strength and the new Greatest Hits vinyl
Alongside the tour, Def Leppard’s catalog continues to move impressive streaming numbers. A Spotify tracking overview lists more than 3,035,000,000 total streams for their songs as of August 30, 2026, with around 1,691,000 daily plays; Pour Some Sugar On Me alone has over 668,000,000 streams.Spotify streaming overview
To underline this legacy during the tour year, the band are releasing a newly mastered Greatest Hits vinyl set on June 12, 2026. The collection appears on standard black vinyl and a special blood red marbled tour edition featuring 2026 artwork, and includes staples like Pour Some Sugar On Me, Hysteria, Photograph and Rock Of Ages.Band announcement for Greatest Hits vinyl
Tour, charts and records from Def Leppard
For more background on Def Leppard’s shows, releases and chart history, you can browse additional news and reports on our site or visit the band’s official pages.
The musical core of Def Leppard
Def Leppard formed in Sheffield, England and became one of the defining bands of the 1980s rock era, pairing hard rock riffs with pop-minded hooks and layered vocal harmonies. Albums such as Pyromania (1983) and Hysteria (1987) established their blend of melodic metal and radio-friendly songwriting.
The classic lineup features Joe Elliott on lead vocals, Rick Savage on bass, Rick Allen on drums, and guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell. Over time, the band have also experimented with more modern production, as heard on later releases like Def Leppard (2015) and Diamond Star Halos (2022).
Where Def Leppard stand now
Def Leppard are currently active and scheduled to continue their 2026 tour with the next confirmed date on October 15, 2026, at Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, followed by shows across Mexico and South America.
Def Leppard at a glance
- Act: Def Leppard
- Genre: Rock / hard rock
- Origin: Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Active: since 1977
- Lineup: Joe Elliott (vocals), Rick Savage (bass), Rick Allen (drums), Phil Collen (guitar), Vivian Campbell (guitar)
- Label: Mercury / UMR (catalog), various labels for later releases
- Key works: Pyromania (1983), Hysteria (1987), Adrenalize (1992), Diamond Star Halos (2022)
- Current album/single: Rejoice (digital single, released January 22, 2026)
- Charts / certifications: Greatest Hits vinyl entered the UK Official Albums Chart at position 57 for the week of June 21, 2026.
- Next live date: October 15, 2026 – Hollywood, Florida, Seminole Hard Rock Live
Frequently asked questions about Def Leppard
Where will Def Leppard play in Germany in 2026?
Def Leppard are scheduled to perform at Westfalenhallen in Dortmund on June 23, 2026, and at Wacken Open Air in Wacken on July 30, 2026, as part of their 2026 tour.
When was Def Leppard’s Greatest Hits vinyl released?
The newly mastered Greatest Hits vinyl set is set for release on June 12, 2026, in standard black and blood red marbled tour editions.
How strong is Def Leppard’s streaming presence?
A recent streaming overview lists more than 3,035,000,000 total Spotify streams for Def Leppard’s tracks, with around 1,691,000 daily plays, showing enduring global interest in their catalog.
