(NEWARK, NJ) -- Global icons and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Def Leppard will tour in 2027 with 4-time GRAMMY-nominated band Goo Goo Dolls and very special guests The Struts. The 45-date tour includes shows at the Prudential Center in Newark (March 13), Madison Square Garden in NYC (June 23) and Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia (June 27, 2027).
Tickets will go on-sale on October 16. For every ticket sold, $1 will be donated to City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, helping advance groundbreaking research and innovative treatments for people facing cancer.
Earlier in 2026, Def Leppard completed their third sold-out residency in Las Vegas at Caesar's Palace. The remainder of the year has seen them perform sold-out shows across the UK, Europe, South America and Mexico. Also this summer, Def Leppard's Greatest Hits compilation entered four U.K. Top Charts, two of which debuted in the Top 10 – adding another accolade to the band's whopping 11 million monthly Spotify listeners and 110+ million albums sold worldwide.
The announcement follows the Goo Goo Dolls' extensive run of Summer Tour dates, which included lauded performances at iHeartRadio Festival and Sea.Hear.Now Festival. Following their viral success, the band's Diamond-certified (10,000,000 in sales) hit "Iris" has garnered over 6 billion global streams, amassing over 1 billion streams in 2025 alone.
Beyond selling 15 million records worldwide, Goo Goo Dolls have garnered 4x GRAMMY-nominations and nearly a dozen platinum and gold singles combined and seized a page in the history books by achieving 15 #1 and Top 10 hits. As a result, they hold the all-time radio record for "Most Top 10 Singles."
Known for their high-energy performances, rock fans can expect a thrilling ride on this upcoming tour from some of rock 'n' roll's most influential bands.
With more than 110 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards in the U.S., Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® inductees Def Leppard - Joe Elliott (vocals), Phil Collen (guitar), Rick Savage (bass), Vivian Campbell (guitar) and Rick Allen (drums) — continue to be one of the most important forces in rock music. Over the course of their career, the band has produced a series of classic ground-breaking albums - including the 14x Platinum Hysteria and 11x Platinum Pyromania - that set the bar for generations of music fans and artists alike. The group's spectacular live shows and arsenal of hits have become synonymous with their name, leading Def Leppard to be heralded as the world's greatest live rock band.
In May 2022, Def Leppard released their critically and commercially acclaimed twelfth studio album Diamond Star Halos. The album debuted at #1 on the Apple, Amazon Music and Billboard's Hard Rock charts, and scored a Top 10 debut on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart, marking the band's eighth Top 10 album of their career. Globally, it notched numerous Top 10 chart entries including a Top 5 debut in the UK. Following this success, the band released their 13th studio album Drastic Symphonies with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in 2023, which charted at #4 in the UK– their highest UK chart entry in over 32 years—and spent an impressive 15 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Current Classical chart.
In 2024, the band teamed up with legendary guitarist Tom Morello for their single "Just Like 73", which soared to #1 on the Mediabase Classic Rock chart. By the end of this year, Def Leppard will have sold over 4.5 million tickets across the globe since their sold out stadium run in 2022 alongside Mötley Crüe, a massive feat in today's touring world. Additionally, the band has garnered an impressive 20 million followers across their social media platforms. Marking another huge milestone, the band was recently honored with their own star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Formed by John Rzeznik and Robby Takac in Buffalo, NY during 1986, Goo Goo Dolls have quietly broken records, contributed a string of staples to the American songbook, connected to millions of fans and indelibly impacted popular music for three-plus decades. Beyond selling 15 million records worldwide, the group has garnered 4x GRAMMY-nominations and nearly a dozen platinum and gold singles combined and seized a page in the history books by achieving 15 #1 and Top 10 hits. As a result, they hold the all-time radio record for "Most Top 10 Singles."
On the heels of going viral, the band's Diamond-certified hit "Iris" has garnered over 6 billion streams worldwide, amassing over 1 billion streams in 2025 alone. Originally released in 1998, the 4x GRAMMY-nominated track continues to reach new audiences around the world and recently received a new version by SZA in addition to being covered by the likes of Taylor Swift, Machine Gun Kelly, Phoebe Bridgers, Maggie Rogers and sombr yet again proving the timelessness and staying power of Goo Goo Dolls' illustrious catalog. Earlier this year, the track was nominated for "Best Throwback Song" at the American Music Awards.
Thus far, A Boy Named Goo (1995) has gone 2x Certified Platinum, Dizzy Up The Girl (1998) 5x Certified Platinum and Gutterflower (2002) and Let Love In (2006) are both Certified Gold. In addition, Something for the Rest of Us (2010) and Magnetic (2013) bowed in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top 200. In addition, the band's Summer Anthem EP is out now via Warner Records. Consisting of 7 tracks, Summer Anthem is a precise, hard-hitting project, featuring the type of vivid lyricism that's led the band to becoming one of the most influential alternative rock groups of all time.
Since bursting onto the scene in 2015 with the release of Everybody Wants, The Struts have become synonymous with modern glam-rock swagger and arena-sized energy. Known for hits like "Could Have Been Me," "Kiss This," and "Body Talks," the band quickly earned global acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. Their debut album charted internationally and led to opening slots for rock legends such as The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Guns N' Roses, and Mötley Crüe — with Dave Grohl famously declaring them "the best opening band we've ever had."
With multiple acclaimed studio albums under their belt — including Young & Dangerous (2018), Strange Days (2020), and Pretty Vicious (2023) — The Struts have built a reputation for genre-blending innovation, theatrical flair, and a sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Their latest singles, including "How Can I Love You (Without Breaking Your Heart)" and "Can't Stop Talking," have further solidified their place in the modern rock landscape.
In addition to the band's collective success, frontman Luke Spiller has ventured into solo territory with his debut album, Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes and Wine, released in April 2025. They've played top festivals around the world, appeared on late-night television, and continue to pack venues from Los Angeles to London.
DEF LEPPARD + GOO GOO DOLLS TOUR ROUTING:
March 2, 2027 – Allentown, PA – PPL Center
March 5, 2027 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
March 7, 2027 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
March 9, 2027 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
March 11, 2027 – Quebec City, QC – Centre Vidéotron
March 13, 2027 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
March 17, 2027 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
March 19, 2027 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
March 21, 2027 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
March 23, 2027 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
March 25, 2027 – Chicago, IL – United Center
March 27, 2027 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
March 29, 2027 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
March 31, 2027 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center
April 13, 2027 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
April 16, 2027 – North Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena
April 18, 2027 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
April 20, 2027 – Mobile, AL – Regions Arena
April 22, 2027 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena
April 24, 2027 – Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena
April 26, 2027 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
April 29, 2027 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena
May 1, 2027 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
May 5, 2027 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
May 7, 2027 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center
May 9, 2027 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
May 11, 2027 – Spokane, WA – Numerica Veterans Arena
May 14, 2027 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
May 16, 2027 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
May 29, 2027 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
June 1, 2027 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
June 3, 2027 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center
June 5, 2027 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
June 7, 2027 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
June 9, 2027 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center
June 11, 2027 – Savannah, GA – Enmarket Arena
June 13, 2027 – Tampa, FL – Benchmark International Arena
June 17, 2027 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
June 19, 2027 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
June 21, 2027 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena
June 23, 2027 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
June 25, 2027 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
June 27, 2027 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena
June 30, 2027 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
July 2, 2027 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026
@ 2:00pm
NJPAC - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
@ 6:00pm
Roseville Church
Newark, NJ
The Roseville Outreach Community Corporation (ROCC) presents ROCC FEST. The event is headlined by Anthony Nelson and includes performances by Mark Gross, Bruce Williams, Jeff Miller, Birsa Chattjee, Brandon McCune, Kenny Davis, David Hawkins, Alexis Morras, and Devonne Rose & Divine Grace Movement.
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
@ 7:30pm
NJPAC - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ
Thursday, Nov 19, 2026
@ 1:30pm
NJPAC - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ
Eric Jacobsen conductor
Christian McBride double bass
Chris Komer horn
New Jersey Symphony
Sunday, Dec 20, 2026
@ 7:00pm
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Newark, NJ
