Iron Maiden have announced world tour dates for their 50th anniversary Run for Your Lives tour, taking place in 2025/2026. The tour marks 50 years since bassist Steve Harris founded the band in 1975.

Says singer Bruce Dickinson: “Next year is a very special one for Iron Maiden and we’re going to be giving our fans a once-in-a-lifetime live experience. This is a tour that’s gonna put a smile on your face and a cheer in your throat. If you’ve seen us before, then get ready to take that experience to a whole new level. If you’ve never seen us before, then what the hell have you been waiting for? Now’s your chance to find out what you’ve been missing! Iron Maiden’s definitely gonna get ya!”

The two-year trek kicks off on May 27th in Budapest followed by 27 stadium, festival, and arena shows around Europe including five shows in the UK and Ireland, with arenas in Birmingham, Manchester, and Glasgow, and outdoor shows in Dublin and London.  Serving as support on select dates will be Halestorm, Avatar and The Raven Age.

Tickets are on sale now via IronMaiden.com.

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