Def Leppard, the iconic British rock band and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, have just unveiled their third Las Vegas residency, set for February 2026 at the legendary Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Following highly acclaimed residencies in 2013 and 2019, the band will return to Sin City with a fresh, electrifying production that promises to celebrate their storied career while offering fans unexpected moments and new arrangements.
Residency Rundown: Dates & Tickets
The residency, branded “Def Leppard: Live at Caesars Palace”, spans 12 shows held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays throughout February—from the 3rd to the 28th. Each evening’s performance begins at 8 p.m., featuring a stadium-like energy in an intimate setting equipped for arena-grade rock spectacles.
Ticket access unfolds as follows:
- Presale:
- Citi cardmembers can begin snagging tickets from July 22, 10 a.m. PT, available until the evening of July 24.
- Fan‑club members, Caesars Rewards members, Live Nation, and Ticketmaster customers also get early access during this window.
- General public sale launches on Friday, July 25 at 10 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster.
This VIP-tier rollout ensures fans have multiple avenues to secure seats, while keeping demand high—and excitement even higher.
Setting the Stage: Why Vegas Again?
Frontman Joe Elliott explains: “Las Vegas has always been such a main attraction for Def Leppard. There’s no place on Earth where you can have the likes of Adele, U2 and The Eagles all playing sold‑out shows on the same night!” He adds that performing at the Colosseum is an honor: “To do a run at the iconic Colosseum at Caesars Palace is such an honor, given the giants that have blessed that stage!” For Elliott and the band, it’s not just another string of shows—it’s a statement about longevity, legacy, and living legends.
The choice of venue is telling: the 4,100-seat Colosseum allows for a grand-scale production without sacrificing the intimacy and theatricality that define unforgettable residencies. It also places Def Leppard among elite company: from Adele to U2, the hall has welcomed some of music’s biggest names.
What to Expect: New Concepts, Timeless Hits
Def Leppard promises that this residency won’t simply be a replay of past performances. Instead, they’re crafting a “new concept” show—what media outlets describe as an “eras‑style” set. Expect a curated journey through their catalog, blending megahits like “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Rock of Ages,” and “Photograph” with deep album tracks and acoustic interludes. The result will be familiar, yet refreshingly novel.
Fans can likely anticipate a structured setlist, perhaps with themed blocks paying homage to different eras of Def Leppard’s career. Classic prophets suggest an interplay between full-band anthems, stripped-down moments, and rare favorites—keeping each show dynamic while remaining unmistakably Leppard.
Built for the Big Time
Def Leppard’s Vegas residencies have historically been a spectacle—and a financial triumph. Their 2019 run at Zappos Theater drew over 51,000 fans and grossed nearly $11 million; their 2013 stint at the Joint was similarly successful. That context sets high expectations for 2026—not only creatively, but commercially as well.
Setting the Stage: The Strip’s 2025–26 Scene
Las Vegas continues to cement its reputation as a music destination, especially in 2025—with residencies from icons like Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Clarkson, Lenny Kravitz, and Mariah Carey. Rock powerhouses including The Eagles, Mötley Crüe, and Def Leppard lead the charge among classic acts taking the stage.
For the first time in nearly a decade, classic-rock fans can again experience Def Leppard in this curated, theatrical residency format—without needing to chase an arena tour across North America.
