'80s Hard Rock Band Announces 2026 Fall Tour Update With Special Guests
Def Leppard fans have a few more chances to see the iconic '80s rockers on tour, as they've announced an extension to their ongoing 2026 tour.
The legendary '80s rock band revealed several fall tour dates across Mexico and South America.
On Monday, June 1, the official account wrote on Instagram, "We are very excited to announce Def Leppard Live 2026 Fall Tour dates in Mexico and South America with special guest @extreme_band. Rock Brigade members get first access to tickets and VIP packages starting tomorrow."
Extreme, consisting of members Nuno Bettencourt, Gary Cherone, Pat Badger and Kevin Figueiredo, is a rock band formed in Boston in 1985, with their peak popularity in the late '80s and early '90s.
Fans will be able to purchase tickets shortly after the announcement, with sales officially beginning Friday, June 5, at 10 a.m.
"Santiago on sale June 6, San Salvador on sale June 8, Quito on sale June 9, Alajuela on sale June 12," the post further specified.
Show dates will kick off on Oct. 15 in Hollywood, FL, and wrap up on Nov. 8 in Santiago, CL.
The English heavy metal band formed in Sheffield in 1976, and is currently touring and performing across Europe, with stops in Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, and more lined up in June alone.
The tour dates come after an announcement in Dec. 2025, bringing the band back to Las Vegas for a twelve-show run in February. Their return to the Colosseum at Caesars Palace marked their third Las Vegas residency, with the setlist blending timeless classics along with hits that have spanned decades
Since 1992, the band has consisted of Rick Savage, Joe Elliott, Rick Allen,Phil Collen, and Vivian Campbell, with hits such as their iconic anthem, 1987's "Pour Some Sugar on Me," crowd favorite "Rock of Ages," and their only No. 1 hit in the U.S., "Love Bites."
Their Vegas residency was followed by stops in India, Europe, the U.K., and Asia, leading to their most ambitious touring schedule in years, with fans getting a chance to hear their newest single, "Rejoice," for the first time ever after it was released at the beginning of the year.
As for new music, it's on the horizon! Elliot previously revealed that the band has already recorded several songs for a new album, which they are eyeing to release at the end of 2026 or early in 2027, telling ABC Audio, per K She 95, We've got a game plan, but it is kind of loose and we like it that way."
"It's not like we're being told by management and labels it has to be delivered on this day," he added.
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This story was originally published June 1, 2026 at 11:39 AM.