ShadowOfTheGods
Ancient Mariner
To be fair, they never did these kinds of numbers in the past, so it wouldn't be too weird to see a 30k result. But yeah, if it's selling poorly for real then they would sell at least 35/40k.
Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026 Rumours and Speculation
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ShadowOfTheGods
Ancient Mariner
People who go to multiple nights, especially on a whole UK leg, are a small percentage. This year they could've easily sell out 2 London Stadium.
They couldn’t sell out one night at London stadium in 2025, so not sure what your logic is for claiming they can sell out two nights in 2026.
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DorotheaMe
Educated Fool
If that is true, then something must not be completely finalised yet. Otherwise, this would only have disadvantages.
The ticket sale would also have a (then second) boost from the documentary coming out next year, if it had been started now and Christmas presents and travel planning for next year could take place considering the shows.
It seems to be very likely. I think the same.
GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
Out of curiosity, what will be Bruce doing in Pittsburgh on 5th December?
DorotheaMe
Educated Fool
Take photos with fans, of course. At the comic convention.
He only doesn't like that if it would be at an Iron Maiden show.
He only doesn't like that if it would be at an Iron Maiden show.
GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
Take photos with fans, of course. At the comic convention.
He only doesn't like that if it would be at an Iron Maiden show.
Thanks!
$100 for an autograph?? $125 for a photo?? The poor guy must be short of cash!
Prowler666
Trooper
Yup that is why they should release it around this month or next maximum. The previous tour dates were announced in October and no news since then. Probably this is the worst planned tour.
edward creighton
Nomad
Maiden did 115k in UK this year, almost 70k London. Would be surprised if Knebworth does less than 60k.
Rest of world dates not to November 2026, I would rather they announce now but not sure announcing in February makes a big difference to sales if someone lives in Melbourne.
Rest of world dates not to November 2026, I would rather they announce now but not sure announcing in February makes a big difference to sales if someone lives in Melbourne.
srfc
Ancient Mariner
I don't think it's anything to do with cheapness. They're looking after bands that have toured with them before, and I view booking The Darkness is Steve showing there's no hard feelings over the British Lion covid fiasco.
The one thing about all this, and it's especially pronounced on the Maiden forum, I always thought the old Henry Rollins routine about Maiden fans being a bunch of cunts was a bit ott, but not anymore. People literally posting umpteen posts frothing at the mouth because one band they don't like is on the bill.
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srfc
Ancient Mariner
I think there is definitely an element of that, but I think there's also an element of the 80s were over and they didn't know where they fit in the scene anymore.
ShadowOfTheGods
Ancient Mariner
What are you talking about? The show officialy sold out in less than 2 weeks, then it was all production holds and stuff like that for months (and it was all gone way before the show anyway).
GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
Which band is the one they hate the most? The Darkness?
I do think the line-up is weak for the type of event Maiden are trying to create (and to attract a massive audience when playing the same show they have already toured in 2025), but I would gladly go and see all bands on the bill if they played locally (I have seen The Darkness live three times).
I have always been disappointed with the rude/disrespectful attitude some Maiden fans have with support bands. If you do not like them, you can always stay at the bar a bit longer (that is what I have done in the past when I was doing multiple gigs per tour and did not feel the need to see the same support band more than once) and if you go and see them, at least be polite. Who knows? You might even enjoy them!