Def Leppard 2026 Las Vegas residency: Presale code, dates, venues, and more explored

British rock act Def Leppard is officially set to return to Las Vegas in 2026 for a brand-new residency. The band will come with their beloved blend of glam rock, heavy metal, and pop hooks to the city's The Sphere venue for a series of shows that have been officially titled "Def Leppard: Viva Hysteria—The Las Vegas Experience."

After teasing fans with cryptic social media posts earlier this year, Def Leppard has now officially announced the residency and confirmed a total of 12 performances. These are scheduled to run across August and September 2026. The shows will be hosted at The Sphere.

This will be Def Leppard's third Las Vegas residency, following the "VIVA! Hysteria" shows in 2013 and "Hits Vegas" in 2019.

Def Leppard took to their official Instagram page to announce the 2026 Las Vegas residency. The post read:

"Let's do this- Vegas, We are gonna set the strip alight! Very excited to announce Live at Caesars Palace - The Las Vegas Residency February 3rd - 28th at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace! Rock Brigade members get first access to tickets and VIP packages starting tomorrow, Tuesday, July 22 at 10 am PT. To join the Rock Brigade or renew your membership, visit DefLeppardRockBrigade.com. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 25 at 10 am PT!"

Def Leppard was formed in Sheffield, England, in 1977. The band mainly rose to fame in the 1980s with albums like Pyromania (1983) and the diamond-certified Hysteria (1987). Some of their beloved tracks include "Pour Some Sugar On Me," "Love Bites," and "Photograph." In 2019, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The newly announced 2026 residency will come following the band's continued global tour schedule, including a joint 2025 European run with Mötley Crüe, and the release of their orchestral album Drastic Symphonies.

Complete list of dates and venues for Def Leppard's 2025-26 run

A complete itinerary of Def Leppard's 2025-26 run's confirmed dates and stops is as follows:

Previously announced 2025 dates

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Broadview Stage at SPAC
Friday, July 25, 2025 – St. John’s, NL @ Churchill Park Music Festival
Saturday, August 9, 2025 – Placer County, CA @ The Venue at Thunder Valley
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater
Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Des Moines, IA @ Iowa State Fair Grandstand
Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Springfield, IL @ Illinois State Fair 2025
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 – Highland, CA @ Yaamava’ Theater
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 – St. Paul, MN @ Minnesota State Fair 2025
Friday, August 29, 2025 – Hollywood, FL @ Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Sunday, August 31, 2025 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Sunday, September 7, 2025 – Writtle, UK @ Radio 2 in the Park
Saturday, October 11, 2025 – Gary, IN @ Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana

2026 Def Leppard Las Vegas residency

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Thursday, February 5, 2026 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Saturday, February 7, 2026 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Thursday, February 12, 2026 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Saturday, February 14, 2026 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Thursday, February 19, 2026 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Saturday, February 21, 2026 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Thursday, February 26, 2026 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Saturday, February 28, 2026 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Colosseum at Caesars Palace

Presale code and ticket information

Presale tickets for Def Leppard's 2026 residency will be available starting Wednesday, July 24, 2025, at 10 AM PT. Fans can access presale via the Def Leppard mailing list, Live Nation, and The Sphere's official site.

Def Leppard fan club presale: Sign up at defleppard.com to receive early access and the official presale code.
Live Nation presale: Use the code LIGHTS during checkout on livenation.com.
Venue presale: Sphere subscribers will be emailed a code for early access via the venue's platform.
General On-Sale: Begins Friday, July 26, 2025, at 10 AM PT via Ticketmaster and The Sphere's official website.

Fans can keep an eye on the official pages for more updates.