The Iowa State Fair will be rocking on Thursday, when heavy-metal supergroup Def Leppard headlines the musical stage. Whether you're an '80s or '90s kids or just love hair bands, this is your chance to see the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers in action.
One of the best-selling rock bands of all time, Def Leppard always knew how to push the envelope. They played a central role in the new wave of British heavy metal in the 1970s, infusing catchy pop hooks into their hard rock and glam metal in the '80s and '90s. They dominated the MTV airwaves with edgy music videos, and practically took over the music industry with their album Hysteria.
Now, 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.
BUY NOW: Def Leppard tickets for 2025 Iowa State Fair on StubHub
Everyone is in their 60s now, but you could say the band is putting the "sex" in sexagenarian. They're still rocking the crowd with hits like "Pour Some Sugar On Me," "Photograph" and "Animal." And 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 accident 40 years ago.
Want to check this iconic rock band out in person on Thursday? Here's how to get the cheapest prices and best deals to see Def Leppard at the 2025 Iowa State Fair.
Def Leppard tickets for Iowa State Fair 2025 concert
- Tickets: StubHub
- Date: Thursday, Aug. 14
Def Leppard will headline the Iowa State Fair this Thursday, August 14 at 8:00 p.m. Seats and pit passes are selling fast, with under three percent of tickets remaining available on StubHub.
As of Tuesday, the cheapest get-in price was $48 per ticket (all in). Tickets in the pit right near the stage range in price from $126 to $173.
Expect prices to fluctuate between now and the show. Click the link below for the most up-to-date pricing and availability.
BUY NOW: Def Leppard tickets for 2025 Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fair 2025 concert lineup
There's plenty of musicians set to take the stage at the Iowa State Fair. Below is a complete schedule of remaining concerts. You can buy passes for each performance on StubHub.
| Date | Concert |
| Thurs., Aug. 14 | Def Leppard |
| Fri., Aug. 15 | Hank Williams Jr. |
| Sat., Aug. 16 | T-Pain |
| Sun., Aug. 17 | Kidz Bop Live |