Def Leppard announce 45-date 2027 North American tour with Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts

Def Leppard announced a 45-date 2027 North American tour with Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts on Oct 8, 2026.

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The 2027 Tour Announcement

The news broke on Instagram on Oct 8, 2026, where the band posted "2027 just keeps getting better!" The 45-date arena run will span the United States and Canada next summer.

Announced: Oct 8, 2026, via Instagram — "2027 just keeps getting better!"

Dates: 45 arena dates across the US and Canada.

Opening Night: March 2, 2027, PPL Center, Allentown, PA.

Finale: July 2, 2027, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.

Co-headliner: Goo Goo Dolls, four-time Grammy nominees.

Special Guests: The Struts.

Key Stops And Cities

The Canadian leg covers Montreal, Toronto, Quebec City, Vancouver and Edmonton. In the US, the routing hits Boston, Nashville, Chicago, Denver, Houston, St. Louis, Atlanta and Philadelphia, with marquee nights at Madison Square Garden in New York City on June 23, the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on May 1, Chase Center in San Francisco on May 5 and Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on May 9. Smaller markets get their night too, with stops in Wichita, Lincoln, Spokane and Savannah.

Tickets And Charity

The general on-sale starts October 16 at 10am local time via LiveNation.com. Members of the band's Rock Brigade fan club can buy early through a presale on October 12 at 10am local time, while Citi cardmembers get a US presale running from October 12 at 12pm to October 15 at 10pm, and Verizon customers get a presale on select US dates. The tour also gives back: $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to City of Hope, supporting cancer research and treatment.

Why This Tour Matters

Def Leppard arrive off a huge 2026 — their third sold-out Las Vegas residency at Caesar's Palace plus sold-out shows across the UK, Europe, South America and Mexico. The numbers back up the demand: more than 110 million albums sold worldwide, 11 million monthly Spotify listeners, and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee status. Co-headliners Goo Goo Dolls bring their own records — "Iris" has passed 6 billion global streams, including more than 1 billion in 2025 alone, on top of their all-time radio record for the most Top 10 singles. (Hear why it endures in our Iris lyrics — Goo Goo Dolls (Dizzy Up The Girl) feature.)

Watch the Official Video

No 2027 tour trailer has been released, so while you wait for the dates, here is a classic from the vault:

Note: this is the band's classic video for "Pour Some Sugar On Me" — no 2027 tour trailer exists; the tour announcement went out on Instagram.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the tour start?

The tour opens on March 2, 2027, at the PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and closes on July 2, 2027, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Who is opening?

Goo Goo Dolls join the bill as co-headliners, with The Struts appearing as special guests across the run.

When do tickets go on sale?

General on-sale begins October 16 at 10am local time via LiveNation.com, following the Rock Brigade fan presale on October 12 at 10am local time.

Is there a charity component?

Yes — $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to City of Hope to support cancer research and treatment.

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