* The European portion kicks off on **23 May 2026** in Athens, followed by stops in **Sofia**, **Bucharest**, and **Bratislava**.
* Through **June**, they’ll hit **Hannover**, **Amsterdam**, **Milan**, **Paris**, **Lyon**, **Oslo**, and several major summer festival dates including Sweden Rock, Hellfest, Rock for People, and Copenhell.
* In **July**, the tour continues in **Lisbon** and features a headline show in the UK on **11 July** at **Knebworth Park**, with support from The Darkness, The Hu, Airbourne, and The Almighty.
* The **North American** leg begins in **August**, with stadium and amphitheater dates across Canada and the U.S.—featuring special guests **Megadeth** (on all headline dates) and **Anthrax** at select shows. ([Iron Maiden][3])
* A major highlight: Iron Maiden will headline the **Louder Than Life** festival on **17 September 2026** in Louisville, Kentucky.
* The tour wraps up on **2 October 2026** in **Mexico City** at **Estadio GNP Seguros** — marking a big return to Mexico.
According to the band, the 2026 shows will feature their “most spectacular” production yet, and the setlist will spotlight songs from their early era — from their self-titled debut up through *Fear of the Dark*.
They’re also expanding their **Eddie’s Official Pop-Up Dive Bars** in many cities — fan zones that serve Trooper Beer, Darkest Red wine, food, merch, and more. ([Iron Maiden][1])
If you like, I can pull together **full tour dates (all cities + venues)** for 2026 — do you want me to do that
