Rock legends Def Leppard set to make India debut
What's the story
British rock legends Def Leppard are all set to make their Indian debut in 2026. The iconic band will embark on a three-city tour in March 2026, as revealed by BookMyShow Live. This marks a significant milestone for the country's rock music scene and is part of an exciting lineup of international acts scheduled for early 2026.
Tour details
Tour dates and venues announced for Def Leppard's India debut
Def Leppard's India tour will kick off on March 25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong. The band will then perform in Mumbai at Jio World Garden on March 27 and finally wrap up their tour in Bengaluru on March 29 at NICE Grounds. Tickets for the shows will go live on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 12:00pm IST exclusively on BookMyShow.
Twitter Post
See the announcement here
This one's been a long time comin' - Very excited to announce three new shows in India this Spring! Tickets on sale Saturday 13 Dec at 12p at https://t.co/4TznurJRwV
— Def Leppard (@DefLeppard) December 11, 2025
Let's go!!!
25 March - JN Stadium (Polo Grounds) - Shillong
27 March - Jio World Garden - Mumbai
29 March -… pic.twitter.com/GXL3CtAmAl
Band's statement
Def Leppard expresses excitement over India tour
Expressing their excitement, Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott said in a statement, "We're excited to announce our India tour dates in 2026. Playing for our fans in India is thrilling for us." Guitarist Phil Collen added, "We are delighted to finally make it to India in 2026. It's going to be an incredible night for all the fans!"
Cultural significance
Def Leppard's India tour is a landmark for rock culture
Naman Pugalia, Chief Business Officer - Live Events at BookMyShow, called the tour a major moment for rock culture in India. He said, "Def Leppard have shaped the soundtrack of millions of lives around the world, and bringing their first full-scale headliner tour to India is a shared celebration of music history." The tour is part of Bandland On Tour and will be supported by Meghalaya Tourism in Shillong with The Circus as Event Partner.
Band's impact
Def Leppard's enduring legacy in the rock music scene
With over 110 million albums sold worldwide and two Diamond Awards in the US, Def Leppard is one of the most iconic and influential rock bands. Their albums Hysteria and Pyromania remain among the best-selling of all time, featuring classic hits like Rock of Ages, Pour Some Sugar on Me, and Animal.