The nostalgia and the decibel levels will be high this weekend at the Illinois State Fair, where Def Leppard will be headlining the music stage on Friday night. For many heavy-metal fans in the midwest, this might be the last chance to see the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band.
A combination of heavy metal, glam rock and pop, Def Leppard always remained truly unique. Distinguished itself as one of the best-selling rock bands of all time, the band played a pivotal role in the new wave of British heavy metal in the 1970s, then remained massively successful in the music video era of the 1980s and '90s. They practically took over the music industry with their hit album Hysteria.
Now, the band is doing what it has always done best: rocking the stage. Founding members Joe Elliott and Rick Savage are back on the road with fellow bandmates Rick Allen, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell. It's the same formation Def Leppard has enjoyed since 1992, and it's still going strong with unforgettable live performances.
BUY NOW: Def Leppard tickets for 2025 Illinois State Fair on StubHub
Everyone in the band is now in their 60s, but you could say the band is putting the "sex" in sexagenarian. They're still dazzling crowds with hits like "Pour Some Sugar On Me," "Photograph" and "Animal." They still have 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify. There's no stopping Def Leppard, just like there was no stopping drummer Rick Allen when he lost his left arm in a car wreck 40 years ago.
Want to check out this iconic rock band in person this weekend? Here's how to get the cheapest prices and best deals to see Def Leppard at the 2025 Illinois State Fair.
Def Leppard tickets for Illinois State Fair 2025 concert
- Tickets: StubHub
- Date: Friday, Aug. 16
Def Leppard will headline the Illinois State Fair this Friday, August 16 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are selling fast, but plenty of seats remain available on StubHub.
As of Tuesday, the cheapest get-in price was $89 per ticket (all in). General admission tickets right near the stage go for about $150 total.
Expect prices to fluctuate between now and the weekend. Click the link below for the most up-to-date pricing and availability.
BUY NOW: Def Leppard tickets for 2025 Illinois State Fair
Illinois State Fair 2025 concert lineup
Plenty of musicians will take the stage before the end of the Illinois State Fair. Below is a complete schedule of remaining concerts. You can buy passes for each performance on StubHub.
| Date | Concert |
| Wed., Aug. 13 | Snoop Dogg, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram |
| Thurs., Aug. 14 | Brad Paisley, Tucker Wetmore |
| Fri., Aug. 15 | The Chainsmokers, Laszewo |
| Sat., Aug. 16 | Def Leppard |
| Sun., Aug. 17 | Turnpike Troubadours, Whitey Morgan and the 78s |