Def Leppard announce 2027 North American tour on 8 October
Published on 10/10/2026 at 09:21 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- Def Leppard announced a 2027 North American tour on 8 October 2026.
- The band named Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts alongside the tour announcement on 8 October 2026.
- Def Leppard’s spring 2027 North American programme was announced on 8 October 2026.
Def Leppard announced their 2027 North American tour on 8 October 2026, with Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts named alongside the band. The spring 2027 programme extends the group’s current live plans beyond Europe.
Def Leppard’s 2027 North American tour takes shape
The band’s official website dated the announcement 8 October 2026 and described the new tour as a North American run for next spring. The announcement names Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts in the billing, with The Struts identified as special guests.
The official announcement places the tour within a wider live programme for 2027. A BroadwayWorld account also describes the North American run and confirms the involvement of Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts.
Def Leppard’s Sheffield identity and present line-up
Def Leppard are a British hard rock band from Sheffield, England, associated with the new wave of British heavy metal. The band’s members information lists Joe Elliott, Phil Collen, Rick Savage, Vivian Campbell and Rick Allen in the present line-up.
Joe Elliott handles lead and backing vocals, Phil Collen guitar and backing vocals, Rick Savage bass and backing vocals, Vivian Campbell guitar and backing vocals, and Rick Allen drums and percussion. The Sheffield origin and the established line-up give the 2027 announcement a clear link to the group’s continuing band format.
The new bill is structured around Def Leppard’s name with Goo Goo Dolls also named in the tour announcement. The Struts occupy the special guest position, creating a three-act programme for the North American dates announced on 8 October 2026.
Def Leppard: what fans in Germany need to know
- 8 October 2026: Def Leppard announced the 2027 North American tour.
- Spring 2027: the North American programme includes Goo Goo Dolls and special guests The Struts.
- Official tour information and announcements are published at defleppard.com.
Def Leppard on social media and streaming platforms
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Def Leppard: frequently asked questions
When did Def Leppard announce the 2027 North American tour?
Def Leppard announced it on 8 October 2026.
Who joins Def Leppard on the 2027 North American tour?
The announcement names Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts, with The Struts described as special guests on 8 October 2026.
Where are Def Leppard from?
Def Leppard are from Sheffield, England, and are a British hard rock band.
