Iron Maiden Expands 2026 North American Tour Due to High Demand
Iron Maiden, the iconic heavy metal band, has announced the addition of two new dates to their highly anticipated 2026 North American leg of the “Run for Your Lives” tour. This decision comes in response to overwhelming demand from fans eager to see the legendary group live in concert.
New Tour Dates
The newly added performances will take place over two nights at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena on August 29 and 30, followed by two nights at Los Angeles’ BMO Stadium on September 25 and 26. Tickets for these North American shows will be available to the general public starting this Friday.
Full North American Itinerary
Iron Maiden’s complete North American tour schedule is as follows:
Iron Maiden, Run for Your Lives 2026 North American Tour (New Dates in Bold)
- Aug. 29 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena *
- Aug. 30 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena *
- Sept. 3 – Montréal, QC @ Parc Jean-Drapeau *^
- Sept. 5 – Harrison, NJ @ Sports Illustrated Stadium *^
- Sept. 9 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden *
- Sept. 11 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live *
- Sept. 12 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion *
- Sept. 15 – Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium *
- Sept. 17 – Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life Festival
- Sept. 19 – Shakopee, MN @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater *
- Sept. 22 – Chicago, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre *
- Sept. 25 – Los Angeles, CA @ BMO Stadium *^
- Sept. 26 – Los Angeles, CA @ BMO Stadium *^
- Sept. 29 – San Antonio, TX @ Alamodome *^
- Oct. 2 – Mexico City, MX @ Estadio GNP Seguros (special guests TBA)
* Megadeth
^ Anthrax
Supporting Acts
On this leg of the tour, Iron Maiden will be joined by heavy metal titans Megadeth, who are gearing up for the release of their self-titled final album in January. Additionally, fellow thrash metal pioneers Anthrax will support Iron Maiden on select dates.
A Celebration of 50 Years
This tour marks a significant milestone for Iron Maiden as it celebrates their 50th anniversary. The band plans to showcase fan-favorite tracks from their first nine albums, including classics from as early as 1980’s Iron Maiden to 1992’s Fear of the Dark.
Lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson expressed his enthusiasm for the tour, stating, “This whole tour has been such great fun. I really enjoy belting out all these great old songs, and the whole band are loving playing them too! We’ve got all the big ones from that early period including ‘Hallowed,’ ‘Run to the Hills,’ ‘Trooper,’ ‘Number of the Beast,’ ‘Killers,’ ‘Powerslave,’ ‘2 Minutes…’ and some of them we haven’t played in the U.S. for over 20 years! Plus there’s some real epics including my particular favorite, ‘Rime of the Ancient Mariner,’ and ‘Seventh Son…’ We are doing them all and more. I mean, who wouldn’t for a 50th birthday party!”
Conclusion
As Iron Maiden gears up for this monumental celebration of their enduring legacy, fans are encouraged to secure their tickets as soon as they go on sale. With an incredible lineup of classic songs and the addition of two new dates, the “Run for Your Lives” tour promises to be an unforgettable experience for metal enthusiasts across North America.
FAQs
When do tickets for the new tour dates go on sale?
Tickets for the newly added North American shows will go on sale to the general public this Friday.
Who is opening for Iron Maiden on this tour?
Megadeth will provide support on nearly all dates, while Anthrax will join on select shows.
What can fans expect from the setlist?
Fans can look forward to a setlist featuring classic tracks from Iron Maiden’s first nine albums, including many songs that have not been played in the U.S. for over 20 years.
