DEF LEPPARD Ready To Rock India/Support Acts Announced
Def Leppard have arrived in India ahead of their three show tour and the support acts have been announced.
The Live 2026 tour was first announced on 1st September 2025 with shows in the UK, Europe and Asia.
Three new shows were added to the tour in December 2025.
India Tour 2026 Support Bands
Three India shows were announced in Shillong, Mumbai and Bengaluru in December 2025.
The Shillong show was later moved to a new venue at the RBDSA Sports Complex.
The three support bands have now been confirmed as local Indian acts.
The Shillong show on 25th March will be opened by Trance Effect.
The Mumbai show on 27th March will be opened by Indus Creed.
The last show in Bengaluru on 29th March will be opened by Thermal And A Quarter.
Phil Collen/Joe Elliott
Phil has appeared in a new video message for Indian fans posted by the official ticket site bookmyshow.
Joe also briefly mentioned the India tour on his weekly Planet Rock radio show on Saturday revealing he was due to fly to Mumbai the same night.
Read their words below and view the video.
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).
Def Leppard Live 2026 India Tour
Wednesday, 25th March - Shillong, India @ RBDSA Sports Complex, Shillong - (w/ Trance Effect)
Friday, 27th March - Mumbai, India @ Jio World Garden (Bandra Kurla Complex) - (w/ Indus Creed)
Sunday, 29th March - Bengaluru, India @ NICE Grounds - (w/ Thermal And A Quarter)
- Headliner - Def Leppard
- Gates Open - 5pm
The first time playing live in this country/cities.
A short playback promo show took place in Mumbai in November 1998.
Show Posters.
Read more and buy tickets at - in.bookmyshow.com
Phil Collen India Tour - Video Quotes
"So, it's gonna get loud."
"Come see us, we're in India."
"We're in Mumbai, Shillong and Bengaluru and it will be fantastic."
"We've just been playing in Vegas, in the States."
"We've done a residency, so we're all ready to go."
"New production, new everything, new songs, some new songs, and some of the old stuff as well."
"So it will be fantastic and we will see you there."
"Get your tickets at bookmyshow."
The Joe Elliott Show - 21st March 2026 Transcript - (Transcribed by dltourhistory)
Show Outro
I shall be back with you next week at exactly the same time, but all the way from India, because in about an hour’s time I’m jumping on a flight to Mumbai.
We have three shows over there — never played a gig over there in the 49 years that we’ve been together — so really looking forward to that.
Def Leppard Live 2026 UK Tour
Friday, 26th June - Belfast, Northern Ireland Belsonic @ Ormeau Park
Sunday, 28th June - Glasgow, Scotland @ OVO Hydro
Tueaday, 30th June - Sheffield, England @ Utilita Arena
Thursday, 2nd July - London, England @ The O2 Arena
Saturday, 4th July @ Birmingham, England @ bp pulse LIVE (formerly the NEC)
Monday, 6th July - Manchester, England @ Co-op Live
Def Leppard Live 2026 European/Asian Tour
Saturday, 13th June - Rättvik, Sweden @ Dalhalla
Tuesday, 16th June - Helsinki, Finland @ Veikkaus Arena (formerly Hartwall Arena)
Friday, 19th June - Zürich, Switzerland @ Hallenstadion
Sunday, 21st June - Dessel, Belgium @ Graspop Metal Meeting
Tuesday, 23rd June - Dortmund, Germany @ Westfalenhallen
Wednesday, 8th July 2026 - Paris, France @ Accor Arena
Thursday, 30th July 2026 - Wacken Open Air Festival 2026, Wacken, Germany
Sunday, 2nd August - Dubai, United Arab Emirates @ Coca-Cola Arena
Def Leppard / Latest Release
- Rejoice - (Digital Single)
- Diamond Star Heroes Live From Sheffield - (Album - November 2025)
Def Leppard / Latest Tour
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