JOE ELLIOTT Confirms DEF LEPPARD To Bring THE STADIUM TOUR To The UK In 2023
Def Leppard 2022
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has confirmed The Stadium Tour will head to the UK in 2023.
The Stadium Tour is scheduled to start on 16th June in Atlanta, GA.
Last week Joe hinted at the tour heading to the UK on his weekly Planet Rock radio show.
It was unclear if he meant an arena tour or The Stadium Tour itself (which kicks off in 80 days).
In a new interview with Rolling Stone Joe has seemingly confirmed he was indeed talking about The Stadium Tour coming to the UK in 2023.
This would mark the band's first UK shows since the 2018 Hysteria tour and the 2019 Download Festival headline show.
With the new 'Diamond Star Halos' album due out in late May it seems likely the tour may be announced and dates confirmed at that time.
The December 2018 tour was announced in January of the same year giving almost a full 12 months of ticket on sale time.
As for when the UK/Irish (and European) shows would happen it seems unlikely any outdoor shows would take place before at least May.
As for possible venues (in London at least) Wembley Stadium and London Stadium would seem the most likely.
The new Wembley Stadium was previously played (minus Vivian) in September 2014 when a medley was performed ahead of an NFL International Series game.
The Stadium Tour 2023 In The UK
Joe mentioned that the tour could last up to three years and will travel "worldwide".
Almost certainly a reference to his words last week when speaking about UK shows.
The only previous headline show in a UK stadium was of course in June 1993 at the now demolished Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield.
Def Leppard played a co-headline tour in arenas with Motley Crue in December 2011 but have not previously toured here with Poison or Joan Jett.
3 Year Tour
The article states that the tour will last three years.
This suggests that more stadiums will be played in North America in 2024 and possibly also in 2023 alongside the UK dates.
Worldwide Stadium Tour
Joe also mentioned they would take the tour around the world which suggests dates in Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand could also be in the pipeline.
All of which were last visited in 2018/2019.
Visit the Tour News section. For more news on future tour plans.
Visit the Album News section for more news on new music (based on band member quotes).
Joe Elliott (Rolling Stone) - March 2022 Quotes
The Stadium Tour Going Ahead
Joe Elliott - "I hope to God the tour actually happens. By the looks of things, it’s 99 percent definite it’s going to happen."
Joe Elliott - "It would have to be something better than World War III or Omicron to stop it now."
Joe Elliott - "We just want to enjoy the fact that we can do this now."
3 Years Long Tour
Joe Elliott - "This stadium tour is potentially going to run for three years all over the world."
Joe Elliott - "We’re just focused on the stadium tour."
The Stadium Tour Worldwide
Joe Elliott - "And then we’ll start making plans, but this stadium tour is going to go worldwide."
Joe Elliott - "That itself is going to be an event, which is what we want everything we do to be."
New Songs In The Setlist/Tour Rehearsals
Joe Elliott - "We’re going to play a select couple or three. It’s a stadium show."
Joe Elliott - "We start rehearsing in early May. ."
The Joe Elliott Show - 19th March 2022 Quotes
Joe Elliott - "Oh and by the way the tour in question will be hitting these shores in 2023. Just so you know."
Paul Anthony - Planet Rock 17th March 2022 Quotes
UK Live Shows?
"And they're heading out on that US tour with special guests Motley Crue, Poison and Joan Jett in June this year through to September."
"UK shows I believe are in the pipeline."
Def Leppard - 2022 North American Tour Dates
Thursday, June 16th - ATLANTA, GA @ Truist Park (formerly SunTrust Park) - (4:30pm DL)
Saturday, June 18th - MIAMI, FL @ Hard Rock Stadium - (4:30pm MC)
Sunday, June 19th - ORLANDO, FL @ Camping World Stadium - (4:30pm DL)
Wednesday, June 22nd - WASHINGTON DC @ Nationals Park - (4:30pm MC)
Friday, June 24th - FLUSHING/NEW YORK, NY @ Citi Field - (4:30pm DL)
Saturday, June 25th - PHILADELPHIA, PA @ Citizens Bank Park - (6:30pm MC)
Tuesday, June 28th - CHARLOTTE, NC @ Bank of America Stadium - (4:30pm MC)
Thursday, June 30th - NASHVILLE, TN @ Nissan Stadium - (4:30pm MC)
Saturday, July 2nd - JACKSONVILLE, FL @ TIAA Bank Field - (4:30pm MC)
Tuesday, July 5th - ST. LOUIS, MO @ Busch Stadium - (4:30pm DL)
Friday, July 8th - CHICAGO, IL @ Wrigley Field - (4pm DL)
Sunday, July 10th - DETROIT, MI @ Comerica Park - (4pm DL)
Tuesday, July 12th - HERSHEY, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium - (4:30pm MC)
Thursday, July 14th - CLEVELAND, OH @ FirstEnergy Stadium - (4:30pm DL)
Friday, July 15th - CINCINNATI, OH @ Great American Ballpark - (4:30pm MC)
Sunday, July 17th - MILWAUKEE, WI @ American Family Field (formerly Miller Park) - (4:30pm MC)
Tuesday, July 19th - KANSAS CITY, MO @ Kauffman Stadium - (4:30pm DL)
Thursday, July 21st - DENVER, CO @ Coors Field - (4:30pm MC)
Friday, August 5th - BOSTON, MA @ Fenway Park - (4pm MC)
Saturday, August 6th - BOSTON, MA @ Fenway Park - (4pm DL)
Monday, August 8th - TORONTO, ON @ Rogers Centre - (4pm MC) - NEW
Wednesday, August 10th - BUFFALO, NY @ Highmark Stadium (formerly New Era Field) - (4:30pm DL)
Friday, August 12th - PITTSBURGH, PA @ PNC Park - (4:30pm DL)
Sunday, August 14th - MINNEAPOLIS, MN @ U.S. Bank Stadium - (4:30pm DL)
Tuesday, August 16th - INDIANAPOLIS, IN @ Lucas Oil Stadium - (4pm MC) - NEW
Friday, August 19th - HOUSTON, TX @ Minute Maid Park - (4:30pm DL)
Sunday, August 21st - SAN ANTONIO, TX @ Alamodome - (4:30pm DL)
Monday, August 22nd - ARLINGTON, TX @ Globe Life Field - (4:30pm MC)
Thursday, August 25th - PHOENIX/Glendale, AZ @ State Farm Stadium - (4:30pm DL)
Saturday, August 27th - LOS ANGELES, CA @ SoFi Stadium - (4:30pm MC)
Sunday, August 28th - SAN DIEGO, CA @ Petco Park - (5pm MC)
Wednesday, August 31st - SEATTLE, WA @ T-Mobile Park - (4:30pm DL)
Friday, September 2nd - VANCOUVER, BC @ BC Place - (4pm MC) - NEW
Sunday, September 4th - EDMONTON, AB @ Commonwealth Stadium - (4pm MC) - NEW
Wednesday, September 7th - SAN FRANCISCO, CA @ Oracle Park - (4:30pm DL)
Friday, September 9th - LAS VEGAS, NV @ Allegiant Stadium - (4pm MC) - NEW
Show times and headliner info shown.
Visit the 2022 Tour section for all the show pages (Coming Soon).
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- Kick - (Digital Single)
- Diamond Star Halos - (Album - May 2022)
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