DEF LEPPARD Live In ROGERS, AR 2025 (Show Report/Setlist)
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Def Leppard played a 2025 tour show last night in Rogers, AR with 18 songs performed.
The show took place at the 9,500 capacity Walmart AMP.
Another outdoor amphitheatre.
The first show ever in this city.
Back In Arkansas
After a seven year wait the band travelled from Oklahoma to Arkansas.
Coming back to a state where they had only previously played in one other city.
A hot day and night in Rogers, AR with temperatures up above 30C.
This tour has not seen the return of The Stadium Tour 'drought relief' weather.
Just blue skies here as the tour headed back outdoors.
Bret Michaels Opening
Bret Michaels opened the show at 8pm in the sunshine with his very colourful stage setup.
A set which lasted around 45 minutes or so and featured mostly Poison songs.
Including the hits 'Talk Dirty To Me', 'Unskinny Bop' and 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn'.
His first time opening for Def Leppard as a solo artist and first of three shows supporting the band this summer.
He last played with them as a member of Poison in Las Vegas in September 2022 on the last night of The Stadium Tour.
A Hot Night In Arkansas
And at around 9:20pm it was the turn of Def Leppard to kick off show #3 of the main summer tour leg.
Strong winds helping to cool down the crowd and band on this hot night in Rogers, Arkansas.
A very slow start for those watching online but not in the amphitheatre which was full of up to 9,500 fans.
Footage during the Pyro Clock countdown suggests another sellout crowd like the last show, and also like that show, no Thrust stage.
By the time they got to the acoustic section fans started to broadcast more of the show.
And in fact the entire rest of the set which sounded great and looked spectacular from a side stage view, helped also by a view of one of the large side video screens.
The band's vocals on 'This Guitar' and 'Two Steps Behind' sounded great, and as prompted by Joe, the crowd sang along to TSB.
And for the rest of the night as they kicked back into electric mode with a stunning 'BOTH' featuring Vivian's usual excellent guitar work (...and Phil!).
The Thundergod Rick Allen proved once again at the end of 'Switch 625' that there "will be rock" and he took his usual ovation whilst giving the peace sign.
And then as ever to and a great night the 2 song Pyromania/2 song Hysteria ending with Rick introducing 'Rock Of Ages' to start it all.
The band were smiling and looked like they had a great time on this first visit to Rogers, AR.
Anyone at the show (and those watching elsewhere) were too and enjoying the spectacle.
'PSSOM' to end and a sixth overall performance of 2025 was over.
Now a more familiar city to play in but also a first time venue as the tour moves into Alabama.
Mick Ralphs Tribute
Not seen last night in the fan broadcasts Joe paid tribute To Mott The Hoople/Bad Company guitarist Mick Ralphs before the acoustic section started.
View Joe's words and the short video below and confirmation of the setlist as "hide the setlist" returns.
18 Song Setlist
An 18 song setlist was played and an extra acoustic snippet.
All songs played here for the first time.
Rogers History
No history for Rogers.
The band first played in the state of Arkansas in Little Rock in May 1983 on the Pyromania tour.
The last time in Arkansas was also in Little Rock at Verizon Arena in July 2018 with Journey.
The 7th show they had played in the city, the only city they have played in this state.
All shows played indoors apart from 1996 and 2000 when they played at Riverfront Park Amphitheatre.
The 1988/1992 shows in Little Rock at Barton Coliseum were played In The Round.
Last night's show was the first performance in Rogers.
The next Def Leppard show takes place in Birmingham, AL on 25th June.
Rogers, OR 2025 Photos
Screenshots by dltourhistory.
Watch some Fan Videos from the show here.
Def Leppard - Rogers, AR 23rd June 2025 Setlist
- 01 - Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop)
- 02 - Rocket (Single Version)
- 03 - Let's Get Rocked
- 04 - Foolin'
- 05 - Armageddon It
- 06 - Animal
- 07 - Love Bites
- 08 - Just Like '73
- 09 - Let It Go
- 10 - Die Hard The Hunter (Short Version)
- 00 - Seagull - By (Bad Company/Joe Elliott Acoustic Snippet)
Joe paid tribute to Mick Ralphs and included this short section of a Bad Company song.
The first time Joe has sung this at any Def Leppard show.
The song was included on their self titled debut album in 1974 which also featured 'Can't Get Enough', pa song layed at least 3 times on the Adrenalize tour by the band with guests including Bryan Adams, Lou Gramm and Jon Bon Jovi/Richie Sambora.
- 11 - This Guitar (Semi-Acoustic)
- 12 - Two Steps Behind (Acoustic)
- 13 - Bringin' On The Heartbreak (Electric)
- 14 - Switch 625 (Instrumental)
- 15 - Rock Of Ages
- 16 - Photograph
- 17 - Hysteria (Extended Outro)
- 18 - Pour Some Sugar On Me
Joe Elliott - This Guitar Intro
"Today's a strange day for us."
"I mean it's a great gig, you guys are f**king amazing!."
"But the world is a worse place today because a hero of ours when we were growing up, a guy called Mick Ralphs, passed away today."
"Mick Ralphs was the guitarist in Mott The Hoople, later to be the guitarist in Bad Company."
"And he's been ill for a while. He's gone."
"I'd like to just do a little tribute to Mick if that's okay with you guys."
"You might know this one."
"Mick Ralphs rest in peace. What a guy. Lovely bloke."
Joe Elliott - Let's Get Rocked Intro
"Thank you and good evening Rogers, Arkansas!."
"How are ya?. How ya doin'?."
"Big hand for Bret Michaels for opening up everything for us tonight."
"You ready?. Are you ready?!."
"Okay try this for a question instead."
"Do ya wanna get rocked?."
Joe Elliott - Armageddon It Intro
"Thank you."
"Well the good news is he's back, he's here, he's happy, he's Vivian Campbell!."
Joe Elliott - End Of Show Speech
"Wow!. Thank you so much."
"Rogers, Arkansas, wherever you're from been a real pleasure."
"Thanks for having us."
"Until next time."
"And there will be a next time!."
"Do us a favour. Don't forget us and we won't forget you."
"Goodnight!."
Various Photos/Videos
- Def Leppard - Rogers 2025 Show Page
- Def Leppard - Def Leppard Tour 2025
- Related News - 22nd June 2025 - Thackerville Show Report
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