Def Leppard to perform for the first time in India in 2026; check details here

Legendary English rock band Def Leppard is all set to perform in India on a threecity tour in March 2026 They will perform in Shillong on March 25 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Polo Grounds Mumbai on March 27 at Jio World Garden and Bengaluru on March 29 at NICE GroundsThe bands lead singer Joe Elliott says ldquoWersquore excited to announce our India tour dates in 2026 Playing for our fans in India is thrilling for us We canrsquot wait to see you soonrdquoPhil Collen who is the colead guitarist adds ldquoWe are delighted to finally make it to India next year Itrsquos going to be an incredible night for all the fansrdquoDef Leppardrsquos threecity India Tour continues the series of defining rock live shows under the banner of Bandland On Tour an extension of Bandland the rock and alternative music Intellectual Property IP of BookMyShow Live as it scales its footprint across the countryNaman Pugalia chief business officer Live Events BookMyShow said ldquoThis tour marks a significant moment for rock culture in India Def Leppard have shaped the soundtrack of millions of lives around the world and bringing their first fullscale headliner tour to India is a shared celebration of music history fan devotion and the power of live experiences India is entering a new chapter in live entertainment one where legendary global acts are returning to our stages and rock music is finding a renewed passionate audiencerdquoFor over four decades Def Leppard have stood at the forefront of rockrsquos global evolution crafting a catalogue that defined an era and continues to inspire generations Their unmistakable blend of soaring harmonies precisiondriven riffs and stadiumsized emotion has made them icons of the genre a status cemented by their induction into the Rock amp Roll Hall of Fame For India the bandrsquos arrival marks their first fullscale headliner tour in the country long awaited by a thriving and increasingly vocal community of rock loyalists Their concerts are renowned for powerful visual storytelling intricate musicianship and a level of touring excellence that continues to set global benchmarks making this tour a landmark moment for both fans and the countryrsquos live music landscapeWith more than 110 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards in the US Rock amp Roll Hall of Fame inductees Def Leppard has produced a series of classic groundbreaking albums that set the bar for generations of music fans and artists alike The grouprsquos spectacular live shows and arsenal of hits have become synonymous with their name Def Leppardrsquos influential career includes numerous hit singles and multiplatinum albums including two of the bestselling albums of all time Pyromania and Hysteria capturing the grouprsquos legendary tracks such as lsquoRock of Agesrsquo lsquoPour Some Sugar on Mersquo lsquoAnimalrsquo and lsquoFoolinrsquo Testament to Def Leppardrsquos enduring and ever growing appeal is their 20 million followers across social media platformsThe 2023 tour saw the band headline venues across Europe including selling out the iconic Wembley Stadium That tour was part of a two year run that saw Def Leppard amp Moumltley Cruumle selling over 21 million tickets across the globe while performing in 27 countries and on five continentsIn 2023 the band release their innovative last studio album Drastic Symphonies alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra The critically acclaimed album charted at No 4 in the UK ndash the band highest UK chart position in 32 years Recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios it led to the band performing a stunning set on BBC Radio 2rsquos Piano Rooms ndash their version of lsquoPour Some Sugar On Mersquo featuring Emm Gryner and the BBC Concert OrchestraThe General OnSale tickets for the tour which is supported by Meghalaya Tourism in Shillong with The Circus as event partner goes live at 12 noon on Saturday December 13 exclusively on BookMyShow