The Tour Continues in Europe

Iron Maiden is back with more live shows in 2026. The band has confirmed the first European dates for their Run For Your Lives world tour. After a hugely successful 2025 leg, they’ll return to Europe this summer. This time, they’ll focus on festivals and stadiums in cities they missed last year. Additional global tour stops will be revealed later.

A Message from Steve Harris

Steve Harris shared the band’s excitement:
“We’re all loving this tour. The fans have been incredible, the setlist fits perfectly with our 50th anniversary, and this might be our best show ever. With nearly every date sold out and over a million fans attending, we knew we had to add more dates in Europe before going global again.”

Simon Dawson will continue on drums. Harris added his thanks for the warm welcome fans gave Simon during the first leg.

Festivals, Stadiums, and Fan Favorites

Iron Maiden enjoys the challenge of festival crowds. Harris explained:
“Festivals let us perform for new fans, and we love that. We’re playing major metal fests and returning to places like Greece, Romania, Slovakia, and Bulgaria, where the fans are always passionate.”

Rod Smallwood on Tour Growth

Manager Rod Smallwood praised the fan response:
“We were blown away by the energy of our fans and the media during the 2025 shows. It felt like our best tour ever. Festivals played a major role in our rise, starting with Rock in Rio in 1985. So, this leg is also a thank-you to those iconic fests.”

He also revealed stadium shows in parts of Germany (Hannover), France (Lyon), and Italy (Milan’s San Siro Stadium). San Siro will mark a milestone — Iron Maiden will be the first metal band to perform there.

Special UK Show Coming

One mystery remains: July 11 is simply listed as “UK Headline Show.” Rod teased something special for British fans and mentioned plans to expand the “Eddie’s Dive Bar” concept, first introduced in 2025.

Filming in Paris

Iron Maiden will return to Paris La Défense Arena on June 22 — for a good reason. This show will be filmed for future release. It will be their 31st performance in Paris since first playing there with KISS in 1980.

Going Phone-Free for the Filming

To create a better filming experience, Iron Maiden will partner with Yondr to create a phone-free zone on the arena floor. Fans will lock their phones in secure pouches they keep with them during the show.

In other sections, the band asks fans to be considerate. Avoid filming, stay in the moment, and don’t block others’ views. Fans are encouraged to politely remind those who break the rule.

Global Announcements Coming Soon

Rod Smallwood ended with a message for fans outside Europe:
“We haven’t forgotten you. More announcements are coming for 2026. After that, the band will take a well-earned break in 2027.”

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Tour Dates: Run For Your Lives Europe 2026

May 2026

• May 23 – Athens, Greece – OAKA Stadium
• May 26 – Sofia, Bulgaria – Vasil Levski Stadium
• May 28 – Bucharest, Romania – Arena Națională
• May 30 – Bratislava, Slovakia – Národný Futbalový Štadión

June 2026

• June 2 – Hannover, Germany – Heinz von Heiden Arena
• June 10 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
• June 17 – Milan, Italy – San Siro Stadium
• June 22 – Paris, France – La Défense Arena (filming night)
• June 28 – Lyon-Décines, France – Groupama Stadium

July 2026

• July 7 – Lisbon, Portugal – Estádio da Luz
• July 11 – United Kingdom – Headline Show (details coming soon)

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Additional Information

• No Trooper VIP experiences will be available on this leg.
• Special guests will be announced later.
• Tickets go on sale next week. Iron Maiden Fan Club members will get early access — check the band’s website for updates.
• The Eddie’s Pop-Up Dive Bars will return in more cities. Expect Trooper Beer, Darkest Red wine, exclusive merch, food, and fan-friendly entertainment.

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