Music News from Vegas: Leppards Take Over Colosseum, Babyface Back, No Time for Steve Miller
Def Leppard, the iconic British rock band, is set to return to Las Vegas for a third time, with a new residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in 2026. The residency, consisting of 12 shows, will commence on February 3, 2026, and conclude on February 28, 2026.
Tickets for the general public went on sale on July 25, 2025, but SiriusXM listeners had a special advantage with a presale on July 24, 2025. The code **SIRIUSXM** was used to access the presale at Ticketmaster.com.
Las Vegas is a main attraction for Def Leppard, as evidenced by their previous successful residencies in 2013 and 2019. In 2013, they played their classic album *Hysteria* in its entirety, while also performing as the band Ded Flatbird to showcase some of their deeper tracks. Their 2019 shows featured a diverse setlist, covering multiple albums including *Pyromania*, *High 'n' Dry*, *Adrenalize*, and their self-titled 2015 album.
The shows will take place at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, with all shows starting at 8:00 PM local time. The residency marks Def Leppard's first performance at The Colosseum, having previously performed at Zappos Theater (now PH Live) at Planet Hollywood in 2019.
Meanwhile, rock legend Steve Miller has cancelled his upcoming tour, including an October 25 stop at PH Live. The cancellation is due to concerns over cataclysmic weather events. Steve Miller, who is 81 years old, has expressed his concerns for the safety of the audience, the band, and the crew.
In a positive note, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, the renowned R&B singer-songwriter, will perform at the Pearl at the Palms on November 14-15. Tickets for Babyface's performances went on sale via AXS.com at 10 am on July 25. Babyface, who has written hits for artists such as Madonna, Whitney Houston, and Toni Braxton, has also won multiple Grammy Awards.
Def Leppard's lead singer, Joe Elliott, expressed his excitement about returning to Las Vegas, stating that the city has always been a main attraction for the band. The band's upcoming residency promises to be an unforgettable experience for their fans.
- Def Leppard's third return to Las Vegas will be at Caesars Palace's The Colosseum in 2026, marking their first performance at that venue.
- The laser-focused rock band, Def Leppard, has a history of successful residencies in Las Vegas, including one in 2013 where they played their album 'Hysteria' in its entirety.
- Steve Miller, a rock legend, has unfortunately cancelled his upcoming tour, including a scheduled performance at PH Live, due to concerns over cataclysmic weather events.
- In a different tone, R&B singer-songwriter Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds will perform at the Pearl at the Palms on November 14-15, with tickets accessible via AXS.com.
- meanwhile, Def Leppard's lead singer, Joe Elliott, has expressed his enthusiasm for returning to Las Vegas, considering the city a main attraction for the band, promising an unforgettable experience for their fans.
