Def Leppard

Special Guest Extreme
Mon 6 Jul 2026 19:00
From 5 Sep 10:00
6 Jul
Doors open
18:00
Start
19:00
From 5 Sep 10:00

Def Leppard, the UK’s Greatest Arena Rock Band, today announce UK and EU tour dates
in June and July 2026. The eleven dates announced today include headlining the iconic Co-op Live here in Manchester. The 2026 dates will be the first UK and EU headline solo shows since the band’s mammoth sold out tour run in 2023 alongside Mötley Crüe. 

Schedule

Download the Co-op app and become a Member to access the Co-op Presale.

Co-op Member Presale: 10:00 3 September 2025
General Sale: 10:00 5 September 2025

Upgrade your night: Co-op Backstage Club

Start the party early and upgrade your night at our exclusive Co-op Backstage Club, your backstage pass to the perfect night. Come down before doors with early entry, a complimentary welcome drink, private bar, street food and seating. Play pool, arcade games and dip into our exclusive photobooth. Skip the queues with a free cloakroom, private toilet facilities and dedicated merchandise store, and warm up with music to get you ready for the show Find out more about Co-op Backstage Club.

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Join the Afterparty – details coming soon

Why not keep the celebration going and join us right after the main event for an exclusive afterparty? Get ready to dance the night away with the encore you didn’t know you needed in Co-op Backstage Club, with a DJ playing all your favourites. Straight after the show until late, pay on arrival.

Getting here:

Co-op Live is located on the Etihad Campus in East Manchester and you can take multiple different modes of transport to the arena. Check out our dedicated page for all your travel questions.

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Getting to Co-op Live

Key Info

Date

6 July 2026

Door times

Co-op Backstage Club: 17:30
Premium Doors: 18:00
General Admission: 18:30

Parking

Official Vertu Parking on campus, open from 14:30
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Age Restrictions

Anyone aged 14 or under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Anybody under the age of 16 is not permitted in the standing area. Please note that the venue has a right to remove or re-seat, if possible, any child who appears to be under the age of 16 for safety purposes.

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