News Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026 Rumours and Speculation

[GhostofCain]

I am really curious about England. Download seems so obvious, but people are saying they are moving away from legacy acts and won't book Maiden unless it's their final headline show there.

I am curious too, but for completely selfish reasons. A gig within reasonable distance from where I live would make me want to see the tour a second time, but I would definitely not be travelling to Donington to spend a day in the mud treated like cattle.

They could do Wembley if there is only 1 UK gig.

That would be very ambitious.

 

[ShadowOfTheGods]

That would be very ambitious.

Not at all. Actually, with their stage setup, the capacity would probably be even smaller than London Stadium. There is no much difference between the two stadiums. Most of the Wembley boxscores are in the 70/75k region.

 

[GhostofCain]

Not at all. Actually, with their stage setup, the capacity would probably be even smaller than London Stadium. There is no much difference between the two stadiums. Most of the Wembley boxscores are in the 70/75k region.

Wembley is definitely bigger.

 

[DorotheaMe]

I have a feeling what will be announced soon are not the initial plans. It made so much sense to believe world tour 2025/2026 meants shows in Europe in 2025, then the rest.
I believe that there is something that has changed in the meantime.

 

[ShadowOfTheGods]

Wembley is definitely bigger.

As I said, most boxscores are in the 70k region with a more or less standard setup. Often even less:

57,292; #BTS at Wembley Stadium; 06/02/2019
Taylor Swift: Wembley Stadium, London: 143,427 (100%) - $12,214,933 (2 shows)
Beyonce: Wembley Stadium, London: 142,500 (100%) - $15,301,688 (2 shows)
Billy Joel: Wembley Stadium, London: 57,804 (100%) - $6,575,093
Springsteen: Wembley Stadium, London: 153,904 (100%) - $25,259,232 (2 shows)

Maiden's setup blocks a lot of sightlines on the sides, so the capacity would probably be lower. 70k top, I would say

 

[Hendrike]

what do you guys think about Wacken as last stop in Europe again?

Wacken has always loved band anniversaries. And next year, they even have one of their own.

I have a feeling what will be announced soon are not the initial plans. It made so much sense to believe world tour 2025/2026 meants shows in Europe in 2025, then the rest.
I believe that there is something that has changed in the meantime.

Interesting theory. Many people seem surprised by the plans as they currently (seem to) stand.

 

[Poto]

It seems like the same numbers appear as either

1. Concert dates
2. Announcement date
3. Number of shows

Seems like people are mixing up the info they are getting. I guess we will know for sure either tomorrow or on tuesday

 

[srfc]

Wembley is definitely bigger.

For football, London Stadium is 62500, and Wembley is 90,000. Not sure London could make up that difference by virtue of having more space on the floor with the running track

EDIT: although, Wembley would lose more seating capacity with the stage than London would

 

[Ironalice]

But usually later in May.

Next years tour is different though, they likey need an earlier start factoring in how extensive its shaping up to be

 

[Ledges Bitten In Dust]

It seems like the same numbers appear as either

1. Concert dates
2. Announcement date
3. Number of shows

Seems like people are mixing up the info they are getting. I guess we will know for sure either tomorrow or on tuesday

On the 19th of September RFYL got announced, which was Thursday, so we don't have to wait for a begining of the next week or smth, we may get info as early as Friday.

 

[ShadowOfTheGods]

On the 19th of September RFYL got announced, which was Thursday, so we don't have to wait for a begining of the next week or smth, we may get info as early as Friday.

Tomorrow is thursday.
Athens is now rumoured to being announced tomorrow.
Just saying.

 

[Ledges Bitten In Dust]

Are rumors from reliable source?

 

[ShadowOfTheGods]

Are rumors from reliable source?

Have no idea. But considering the amount of rumors/leaks/hints we got this week, it sounds likely.

 

[matic22]

I still think last year's early announcement was due to gig sizes (stadiums) and Nicko stepping down.

But that said, when they see that something is working, they stick with it.

 

[skogtastic]

I'm thinking of going to a festival next year, I've never been to one of the bigger ones, and since I'm from Sweden, Sweden Rock is the obvious one. But I'm maybe thinking Copenhell.. Let's see how the line-ups shape up..

 

[Poto]

I'm thinking of going to a festival next year, I've never been to one of the bigger ones, and since I'm from Sweden, Sweden Rock is the obvious one. But I'm maybe thinking Copenhell.. Let's see how the line-ups shape up..

Looks like Maiden are doing both.

 

[skogtastic]

Looks like Maiden are doing both.

Yeah, seems like an open secret at this point. I know people here aren't the biggest festival fans, but is there anyone that has strong preferences against one or the other? Or another festival in Europe.. Open to suggestions

 

[Poto]

Yeah, seems like an open secret at this point. I know people here aren't the biggest festival fans, but is there anyone that has strong preferences against one or the other? Or another festival in Europe.. Open to suggestions

If they do Tons of Rock I will likely go. Easy to get to and I can stay in hotels instead of a camp.

 

[Spaldy]

I'm crossing my fingers for Download. Donington is a spiritual home for Maiden and I've already got my tickets for 2026 so that would be a nice bonus. Especially if we get the great weather we had this year.

 

[dickinson1978]

I'm crossing my fingers for Download. Donington is a spiritual home for Maiden and I've already got my tickets for 2026 so that would be a nice bonus. Especially if we get the great weather we had this year.

Maybe now is the west ham stadium but for sure maiden + donington is pure magic