After years of anticipation and countless rumors among fans, British heavy metal legends **Iron Maiden** have finally announced their monumental **2026 “One Last Ride” World Tour**, marking what is expected to be the band’s final global journey together. The announcement sent shockwaves through the rock and metal community, as the band confirmed that this tour will celebrate over five decades of music, energy, and legacy.
Kicking off in **April 2026 in London, England**, the “One Last Ride” tour will span continents, taking Iron Maiden across **Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Australia** before concluding in **Tokyo, Japan** in late December. Major cities already confirmed include **Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Sydney, and Auckland** — with more dates expected to be added soon.
Frontman **Bruce Dickinson** described the upcoming tour as “a thank-you to the fans who have carried us through every era,” promising a setlist packed with classics like *The Trooper*, *Run to the Hills*, and *Fear of the Dark*, alongside select deep cuts that longtime fans have been begging to hear live one more time.
The production is rumored to be one of the most ambitious in Iron Maiden’s history, featuring massive stage designs, pyrotechnics, and the return of their iconic mascot **Eddie** in new, never-before-seen forms.
Bassist and founder **Steve Harris** added, “We’ve always said Iron Maiden would go out on our terms — with power, pride, and passion. This tour is our final salute to every fan who’s kept the flame alive.”
Tickets for the “One Last Ride” tour go on sale **November 15, 2025**, and demand is expected to be unprecedented as fans around the world prepare to witness one last thunderous chapter in Iron Maiden’s legendary story.
