Def Leppard News - DEF LEPPARD To Play New Venues/Massive Stadiums On 2018 Tour

Friday, 19th January 2018

DEF LEPPARD To Play New Venues/Massive Stadiums On 2018 Tour

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Def Leppard confirmed their 2018 tour dates earlier today for the USA/Canada and UK/Ireland with many new venues being played.

The band announced their 2018 tour dates earlier today with many new and interesting venues being played for the first time.

69 dates were confirmed across the USA and Canada from May to October to be followed by 11 arena shows in the UK in December with the 'Hysteria' album being played in full and in sequence.

The tour will include ten outdoor stadiums shows and has Journey as the co-headline act with headlining duty shared by each band as on the 2005 Rock Of Ages tour with Bryan Adams. The capacities of these venues range from 39,000 to over 53,000.

By comparison the 1983 San Diego stadium show had an attendance of 55,000. The 1980 show in Cleveland Stadium was attended by 48,910. A 2001 promo show at Houston's AstroDome saw them perform to a crowd of 51,000.

The UK leg sees the band playing two arena venues for the first time including The O2 in London.

Take a look at some of the new venues being played below. They include the largest North American shows of the band's career to date in Major League Baseball stadiums.

Def Leppard and Journey previously toured together in 2006 on the YEAH! tour in the USA. 74 shows were played with 848,342 tickets sold and a total gross of $38.7 million. The tour won 'Most Creative Tour Package' at the annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards in 2007 and was Number 14 on the Pollstar Top 100 North American tours list for 2006.

Tickets for the North American tour go on sale on 3rd February.

Visit the Tour News section. For more news on future tour plans.

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Def Leppard 2018 UK Hysteria & More UK/Ireland Tour Dates

December

December 6th @ London, England (O2 Arena) - (First time at this venue)

The first ever show at this 20,000 capacity arena venue located within the Millennium Dome complex in London. It was opened in June 2007 and has overtaken Wembley Arena as the premier London venue for arena acts.

December 17th @ Birmingham, England (Arena Birmingham) - (First time at this venue)

The first time at this venue which was previously named as the National Indoor Arena and the Barclaycard Arena. It has a higher capacity than the Genting Arena (their usual Birmingham arena venue) at 15,800.

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Def Leppard 2018 North American Tour Dates

May

May 26th @ Buffalo, NY (KeyBank Center)

Playing for the first time at this venue which was opened in September 1996. It has a capacity of 18,500.

June

June 1st @ Toronto, ON (Rogers Centre)

Rogers Centre was opened in 1989 and was previously known as the SkyDome. It has a capacity of 53,506 and is located next to the iconic CN Tower. It can be both an indoor and outdoor venue with a retractable roof. This venue promises to be one of the most spectacular on this tour. Home of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team.

The first time the band have played a Major League Baseball stadium since the 1983 show at San Diego's Jack Murphy Stadium. The Minor League stadiums played with Bryan Adams in 2005 had average capacities of around 10,000 per show.

June 2nd @ Pittsburgh, PA (PPG Paints Arena)

Playing this venue for the first time. It was opened in August 2010 with a capacity of 14,536.

June 5th @ Raleigh, NC (PNC Arena)

Playing this venue for the first time which was opened in October 1999. It has a capacity of 19,500.

June 9th @ Charlotte, NC (Spectrum Center)

Playing this venue for the first time which was opened in October 2005. It has a capacity of 15,236.

June 11th @ Philadelphia, PA (Wells Fargo Center)

Playing this venue for the first time which was opened in August 1996. It has a capacity of 19,500. This city was last played at the old First Union Spectrum in April 2003.

July

July 1st @ Atlanta, GA (SunTrust Park)

Playing this venue for the first time. Opened in March 2017 it has a capacity of 41,149. Home of the Atlanta Braves baseball team.

July 13th @ Detroit, MI (Comerica Park)

The first time at this venue which was opened in April 2000 and has a capacity of 41,297. Home of the Detroit Tigers baseball team.

July 14th @ Chicago, IL (Wrigley Field)

An historic baseball stadium first opened in 1914 as Weeghman Park with a capacity of 41,268. Home of the Chicago Cubs who won the 2016 World Series. Their first for 108 years.

July 21st @ Denver, CO (Coors Field)

The first time at this venue which was opened in and has a capacity of 50,398. Home of the Colorado Rockies baseball team.

July 27th @ Minneapolis, MN (Target Field)

The first time at this venue which was opened in April 2010. It has a capacity of 39,504 and is home to the Minnesota Twins baseball team.

August

August 11th @ Boston, MA (Fenway Park)

The first time at this venue which was opened in April 1912. Another very historic venue in Major League Baseball and home of the Boston Red Sox. It has a capacity of 37,731.

August 24th @ St. Louis, MO (Busch Stadium)

The first time at this venue which was opened in April 2006. It has a capacity of 46,861 and is home to the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team.

September

September 1st @ Houston TX (Toyota Center)

The first time at this venue which was opened in October 2003. All Houston shows have been played outdoors since that time. It has a capacity of 19,000.

September 8th @ Las Vegas, NV (T-Mobile Arena)

Playing this venue for the first time. Opened in 2016 with a capacity of up to 20,000.

September 21st @ San Francisco, CA (AT&T Park)

The first time at this venue which opened in April 2000. It has a capacity of 41,915 and is home to the San Francisco Giants baseball team.

September 23rd @ San Diego, CA (Petco Field)

The first time at this venue which was opened in April 2004. It has a capacity of 42,445 and is home to the San Diego Padres baseball team.

September 29th @ George/Seattle, WA (The Gorge)

A return to one of the most scenic venues in North America with a stunning gorge and valley as it's backdrop. Search for photos to see just how spectacular it is. It was last played in September 1996 during the Slang tour. Located in George, WA which is actually 149 miles South East of Seattle.

October

October 4th @ Sacramento, CA (Golden One Center)

Playing this venue for the first time which was opened in September 2016. It has a capacity of 19,000.

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