Iron Maiden Unveils Exciting 2026 North American Tour Schedule
Iron Maiden has announced their much-anticipated 2026 North American Tour, titled the “Run for Your Lives” tour. This tour will cover 12 performances across various notable stadiums and arenas. The band will be supported by iconic heavy metal groups Megadeth and Anthrax.
Tour Schedule and Locations
The “Run for Your Lives” tour will commence on August 29, 2026, in Toronto, Ontario, and is set to conclude on September 29, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. Here are the confirmed tour dates:
- AUGUST 29: Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena *
- SEPTEMBER 3: Montréal, QC – Parc Jean-Drapeau *
- SEPTEMBER 5: Harrison, NJ – Sports Illustrated Stadium *
- SEPTEMBER 9: Boston, MA – TD Garden *
- SEPTEMBER 11: Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live *
- SEPTEMBER 12: Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion *
- SEPTEMBER 15: Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium *
- SEPTEMBER 17: Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival
- SEPTEMBER 19: Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater *
- SEPTEMBER 22: Chicago, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre *
- SEPTEMBER 25: Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium *
- SEPTEMBER 29: San Antonio, TX – Alamodome *
* With Megadeth
^ Also with Anthrax
Tour Highlights
This tour celebrates Iron Maiden’s remarkable 50-year history in music. The set list will feature songs from the band’s first nine albums, including iconic tracks such as:
- “Hallowed Be Thy Name”
- “Run to the Hills”
- “The Trooper”
- “Number of the Beast”
- “Killers”
- “Powerslave”
- “Two Minutes to Midnight”
- “Rime of the Ancient Mariner”
- “Seventh Son of a Seventh Son”
Lead singer Bruce Dickinson expressed the thrill of performing these classic tracks, highlighting the band’s enthusiasm and commitment to celebrating this milestone.
New Lineup Changes
This tour will mark the first North American appearance of Iron Maiden’s new drummer, Simon Dawson. He succeeds longtime drummer Nicko McBrain, who took a step back following health issues stemming from a stroke in January 2023.
Special Filming Event
Iron Maiden’s concert in June 2026, held in Paris, will be filmed for a potential future home video release. The band chose an indoor stadium to capture optimal production quality and engage with the passionate French audience they have cherished over the years.
Fans eagerly await this exciting tour, which promises a blend of nostalgia and electrifying performances from one of heavy metal’s most legendary bands.
