Def Leppard Announce 2027 North American Tour With Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts

Rock fans across the United States and Canada have a major reason to look ahead to 2027. Def Leppard have announced an extensive North American tour for next spring and summer, bringing the legendary British rock band back to arenas across the continent alongside the Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts.

The newly announced tour will feature 45 dates, beginning March 2, 2027, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and currently scheduled to conclude July 2 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The run will take Def Leppard through some of the biggest music markets in the United States and Canada, including Detroit, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Seattle, Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia and many more.

Def Leppard Returns to North America in 2027

Def Leppard made the announcement on October 8, giving fans an early look at what is shaping up to be one of the major rock tours of 2027.

The band described the upcoming shows as a run of “non-stop hits,” with the Goo Goo Dolls joining the tour and The Struts serving as special guests. The combination brings together three bands with different eras and styles of rock, giving audiences a broad lineup for an arena concert.

The tour opens in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on March 2, 2027. From there, Def Leppard will travel through the United States and Canada before returning to the U.S. for the final portion of the tour.

Canadian fans will also have several opportunities to see the band. The itinerary includes stops in Montreal, Toronto and Quebec City in March, followed by Vancouver and Edmonton in May.

A 45-Date Schedule Across the U.S. and Canada

The scale of the tour is one of its biggest attractions. Rather than limiting the shows to a handful of major cities, Def Leppard have scheduled performances across multiple regions.

Early dates include Detroit on March 7, Toronto on March 9, Newark on March 13, Boston on March 17, Nashville on March 19 and Washington, D.C., on March 21.

The band will then continue west, with stops including Pittsburgh, Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver and Salt Lake City.

The April schedule moves through Texas and the central United States, including Austin, Fort Worth, Mobile, Wichita, Lincoln and Kansas City. The tour then heads toward the West Coast with concerts in Glendale, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Seattle and Spokane.

The final stretch includes major cities such as San Antonio, Houston, Oklahoma City, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Louisville, Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia and Charlotte.

The tour is currently scheduled to finish in Indianapolis on July 2, 2027.

Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts Join the Lineup

The supporting lineup adds another major attraction to the tour.

The Goo Goo Dolls will join Def Leppard throughout the announced run, while The Struts are listed as special guests. The Goo Goo Dolls are known for songs that became major radio and alternative-rock hits, while The Struts bring a modern glam-rock energy to the concert lineup.

For fans, the combination creates a full evening of live music rather than a traditional single-band performance.

The three groups also represent different generations of rock music. Def Leppard remain closely associated with the huge arena-rock sound of the 1980s, the Goo Goo Dolls emerged as major mainstream rock performers in the 1990s, and The Struts have become one of the better-known contemporary bands carrying a theatrical rock tradition forward.

Def Leppard's Legacy Continues

Def Leppard's return to North America comes after decades of success and a long history of major tours.

The band remains one of the defining acts of the classic hard-rock and arena-rock era. Songs such as “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Photograph,” “Rock of Ages” and “Hysteria” have remained staples of rock radio and live performances.

Their 1987 album Hysteria became one of the band's most important releases and helped establish Def Leppard as an international arena-rock powerhouse.

The group has continued recording and touring long after its original breakthrough. Its most recent studio album, Diamond Star Halos, was released in 2022 and showed that the band remained active rather than simply relying on its catalog of classic hits.

The 2027 tour therefore gives longtime fans an opportunity to hear some of the band's biggest songs while also introducing the group to another generation of concertgoers.

When Do Def Leppard 2027 Tickets Go on Sale?

Fans will have several opportunities to purchase tickets before the general public sale.

According to Def Leppard's official announcement, members of the band's Rock Brigade fan club will receive first access beginning Monday, October 12, at 10 a.m. Additional presales are also scheduled, with the general ticket sale beginning Friday, October 16, at 10 a.m. local time.

Fans interested in attending are encouraged to check the official tour and ticketing information because individual venues may have their own procedures, presale requirements or ticket limits.

The Detroit announcement also confirms that tickets for the Little Caesars Arena show will go on sale October 16 at 10 a.m.

Tour Supports Cancer Research

The 2027 tour will also include a charitable component.

According to the tour announcement reported by participating venues, $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to City of Hope, a major cancer research and treatment organization in the United States. The donation will help support research and medical efforts related to cancer.

That means the tour will not only bring three rock acts together for a large North American concert run but will also contribute to an important medical cause.

Why the 2027 Tour Matters to Rock Fans

For longtime Def Leppard followers, the announcement represents another opportunity to experience one of rock music's most enduring live bands.

For younger listeners, the lineup could offer a chance to discover classic arena rock while also seeing more recent generations of performers on the same stage.

The tour's wide geographic reach is another major advantage. With dates spread across the United States and Canada, fans in many regions will have a nearby opportunity to attend rather than having to travel to only a few major cities.

From Pennsylvania and Michigan to Texas, California, Washington, Florida and New York, the schedule covers a significant portion of the North American concert market.

What Fans Can Expect

While specific setlists can change from show to show, Def Leppard's extensive catalog gives the band plenty of material for a major arena performance.

Fans will likely be looking forward to hearing some of the group's biggest classics alongside material from its more recent work.

The presence of the Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts should also make the evening appealing to a wider audience. Each band brings its own sound and fan base, creating a diverse rock package for the 2027 touring season.

The Bottom Line

Def Leppard's 2027 North American Tour is shaping up to be one of the major rock events of the year. The 45-date tour will begin March 2 in Allentown and continue through July 2 in Indianapolis, with the Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts joining the legendary British band.

With stops in major U.S. cities and several Canadian markets, the tour gives fans across North America numerous chances to see Def Leppard live.

Tickets will begin rolling out through presales on October 12, followed by the general public sale on October 16. Fans planning to attend should check official venue and tour information for the latest ticket details and any schedule updates.

For a band whose music has remained part of the rock landscape for generations, the 2027 tour is another reminder that Def Leppard's arena-rock legacy is still very much alive.