Heavy Metal Legends Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Epic World Tour
Iron Maiden, the iconic heavy metal band, has revealed plans for a monumental 50th anniversary world tour slated for 2026. This tour promises to be a significant celebration in the heavy metal scene, featuring support from renowned bands Megadeth and Anthrax.
Details of the World Tour
The 50th anniversary tour is expected to showcase concerts at various stadiums and amphitheaters across North America. Iron Maiden’s tour manager, Rod Smallwood, emphasized the need for larger venues to accommodate the elaborate visual elements of the production. He stated, “We particularly chose this time of year to go bigger outdoors but to give us darkness when we go on stage so you will see the best of the production.”
Tour Schedule
The tour will kick off on August 29, 2026, in Toronto and will feature a variety of locations throughout the United States and Canada. Here are some of the key dates:
- Aug. 29, 2026 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena with Megadeth
- Sept. 3, 2026 – Montréal, QC – Parc Jean-Drapeau with Megadeth and Anthrax
- Sept. 5, 2026 – Harrison, NJ – Sports Illustrated Stadium with Megadeth and Anthrax
- Sept. 9, 2026 – Boston, MA – TD Garden with Megadeth
- Sept. 11, 2026 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live with Megadeth
- Sept. 12, 2026 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion with Megadeth
- Sept. 15, 2026 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium with Megadeth
- Sept. 17, 2026 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival
- Sept. 19, 2026 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater with Megadeth
- Sept. 22, 2026 – Chicago, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre with Megadeth
- Sept. 25, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium with Megadeth and Anthrax
- Sept. 29, 2026 – San Antonio, TX – Alamodome with Megadeth and Anthrax
Ticket Information
Tickets for this highly anticipated world tour will go on sale on October 31, 2025. The set list for the 50th anniversary tour is expected to be a memorable reflection of Iron Maiden’s extensive career, ensuring that fans will enjoy every moment of the performance.
With this tour, Iron Maiden aims to deliver a spectacular experience that honors their legacy and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
