Def Leppard Las Vegas residency 2026: Where to buy tickets

“Hysteria” is about to descend upon Sin City.

Def Leppard just announced a 2026 Las Vegas residency. The 12-show stint, the group’s third in “The Entertainment Capital of the World” after stays in 2013 and ’19, is set to take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at The Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace from Feb. 3-28.

To ring in the occasion, The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers are mixing things up.

“When we close down this current tour in October, that’s the last time you’re going to see this particular show,” lead singer Joe Elliott told USA Today.

“Vegas will have a new concept. We have the A, B and C song list – the crown jewels we have to play, the ones we hope other people like and some that will throw people off. Not to copy Taylor (Swift), but I do like the idea of an eras-type thing, maybe one song from every album. We have the acoustic breakdown that may stay, maybe with different songs. We have to keep some mystique about it, but it’s going to be great.”

As a refresher, those hits include “Pour Some Sugar On Me,” “Rock Of Ages,” “Photograph,” “Foolin’,” “Love Bites” and many more.

Prior to the run on the Strip, Def Leppard will complete their ongoing summer and fall 2025 tour with special guests Bret Michaels, The Struts, Extreme and Brother Cane on select dates.

That includes a headlining spot at Saratoga Springs, NY’s Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, July 22.

Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming Def Leppard shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the 2026 Las Vegas residency is Friday, July 25.

Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.

Def Leppard Las Vegas residency schedule 2026

All 12 Def Leppard Las Vegas Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace residency dates, start times and tickets are listed below.

Def Leppard Las Vegas dates
Tuesday, Feb. 3 8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 5 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 7 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 10 8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 12 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 17 8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 19 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 21 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 24 8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 26 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28 8 p.m.

Def Leppard 2025 tour schedule

A complete calendar of all Def Leppard tour dates, venues, special guests and links to buy tickets can be found here:

Def Leppard tour dates
July 22 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY with Bret Michaels
July 25 at the Churchill Park Music Festival in St. John’s, NL, CA
Aug. 9 at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, CA
Aug. 12 at the Isleta Amphitheater in Albuquerque, NM with Bret Michaels
Aug. 14 at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA
Aug. 16 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, IL
Aug. 20 at the Yaamava Resort and Casino in Highland, CA
Aug. 26 at the Minnesota State Fair in Saint Paul, MN with Brother Cane
Aug. 29 at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL
Aug. 31 at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, VA with Extreme
Oct. 11 at the Hard Rock Casino in Gary, IN

Def Leppard set list

Although Def Leppard is teasing a new ‘Eras Tour’-like show in Vegas, here’s a look at what they played at a recent show in Bethel, NY on July 20, according to Set List FM.

01.) “Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop)”

02.) “Rocket”

03.) “Let’s Get Rocked”

04.) “Foolin’”

05.) “Armageddon It”

06.) “Animal”

07.) “Love Bites”

08.) “Just Like ’73”

09.) “Let It Go”

10.) “Die Hard the Hunter”

11.) “This Guitar”

12.) “Two Steps Behind”

13.) “Bringin’ On the Heartbreak”

14.) “Switch 625”

15.) “Rock of Ages”

16.) “Photograph”

Encore

17.) “Hysteria”

18.) “Pour Some Sugar on Me”

Def Leppard new music

Most recently, Def Leppard released a faithful cover of Ben E. King’s doo-wop classic “Stand By Me” to raise money for FireAid, an organization supporting victims of the January 2025 L.A. wildfires.

Before that, they dropped their 12th studio album “Diamond Star Halos” on May 27, 2022.

The 15-song offering is the rare record that sounds in step with the group’s greatest hits. The production isn’t overly shiny or glossy; the guitars maintain their raw quality that sound distinctly Leppard-ian and Elliott’s voice is perfectly preserved as are Rick Savage’s iconic backing vocals.

Album opener “Take What You Want” is a stadium anthem-ready rocker complete with a classic call and response section that the group specializes in. After that, the shreddin’ don’t stop. “Kick” is a heavy slice of pop that might remind fans of “Pour Some Sugar On Me” — it’s radio-friendly but won’t alienate true diehards who have been with the band since day one.

In a bit of a surprise move, Def Leppard duets with bluegrass icon Alison Krauss on the melancholy “This Guitar,” which features an epic solo courtesy of the titular instrument. This departure is a welcome one for the group. It’s nice to see them continue to tinker and experiment with their sound after nearly 50 years together. Krauss joins the gang on the dreamy “Lifeless” as well.

Still, our favorite track of all here might be the strummy, acoustic “U Rok Mi.” Upon hearing for the first time, we did a double take. This doesn’t sound like Leppard. Yet, once the “Rokin’” chorus kicks in, the 3.5-minute song fits squarely in the band’s pantheon of hits. Keep an eye out for this one. It’s familiar and fresh and exciting all at once.

If you’d like to give the record a spin, you can find “Diamond Star Halos” here.

Huge rockers on tour in 2025

We can’t wait for it to get loud this summer.

Many of the biggest names in rock are touring all over North America these next few months. To make sure you’re up to speed, here are just five of our can’t-miss favorites.

• David Lee Roth

• Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening

• Heart

• Styx

• Foreigner

Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of all the biggest classic rockers on tour in 2025 to find the show for you.

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This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change

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