Iron Maiden Announces Major 2026 Tour
Iron Maiden will embark on a major tour with supporting acts Anthrax, Megadeth, Trivium, and Evergrey, creating one of 2026's most significant live metal events. The powerhouse lineup brings together multiple generations of metal acts, with each band contributing their distinct energy and legacy to the tour.
- The 2026 tour is officially named the "Run For Your Lives World Tour" and serves as a celebration of Iron Maiden's 50th anniversary. The setlist for this tour is expected to focus on the band's first nine albums, from their 1980 self-titled debut to 1992's *Fear of the Dark*. - This tour will be the first in over four decades without drummer Nicko McBrain, who retired from touring in December 2024. Simon Dawson, of the band British Lion, will be his touring replacement. - The lineup of supporting acts varies by region. For the North American leg, Megadeth will be the special guest for all headline dates, with Anthrax joining on select stadium shows. - In Europe, the support slots are more varied, with Anthrax, Megadeth, Trivium, and Evergrey each appearing on different dates throughout the leg. - Megadeth's inclusion on the tour is part of their own multi-year global farewell tour, which commenced following the announcement of their final studio album. - The North American leg of the tour will mark 45 years since Iron Maiden's first tour in the USA and Canada back in 1981. The stop at Los Angeles' BMO Stadium will be the band's 25th performance in the city. - Following the North American and European legs, the tour will head to Central and South America in October 2026, and then to Australia and New Zealand in November 2026 with Megadeth as special guests. - Iron Maiden has indicated they plan to take a break from touring in 2027, making this one of the last opportunities for fans to see them live for a while.
