Iron Maiden have unveiled plans for a massive 2026 European tour, and the excitement among fans is already sky-high. The legendary heavy metal band will storm across the continent next summer on their **Run For Your Lives World Tour**, which promises to be one of the most electrifying live events of the year.
The band will kick off their run with a string of outdoor shows, bringing their unmistakable mix of thunderous riffs, epic stagecraft, and unmatched energy to audiences in **Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Germany, The Netherlands, Italy, France, and Portugal**. Each date is expected to deliver Maiden’s signature spectacle, complete with state-of-the-art production, pyrotechnics, and the band’s iconic mascot, Eddie, in all his monstrous glory.
For UK fans, the most tantalising news is the confirmation of a single, very special show set for **Saturday 11th July 2026**. While the exact venue remains a mystery, the date is already being marked in diaries nationwide. With Iron Maiden’s history of landmark UK concerts — from Donington to Download — speculation is rife about where this exclusive performance will take place. Could it be a legendary outdoor venue, a stadium takeover, or something completely unexpected? Whatever the setting, it’s clear this will be a once-in-a-generation event.
The Run For Your Lives World Tour also carries added weight for fans: Iron Maiden have confirmed that they will **not perform any concerts in 2027**, making the 2026 run the only opportunity to witness their live fury for the foreseeable future. After decades of defining and redefining the genre, Maiden’s ability to deliver unforgettable shows remains second to none.
As anticipation builds, one thing is certain: when Iron Maiden hit Europe next summer, the roar of the crowd will echo like never before.
