Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026 Rumours and Speculation

ShadowOfTheGods said:
I was wrong. Safe to say there won't be a third show in Sao Paulo.
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When was the last time Maiden played 3 same dates in a row, back in the 80s, right. So I doubt it was really in their plans.
Nomadd said:
People seem not to be so enthusiastic about this tour. As I said, the band and Rod overestimated the demand, which is a little shame. And once again, not using documentary to promote the forthcoming tour was an extremely BAD PR move. And - once again, as I used to - blame management once again.

But the prices are higher, and people spent a fortune on GNR and AC/DC shows a little earlier. Just look at the other dates. Only 14 - 20 from some 50 are sold well, the rest of them are poor or so, so. It's not a good omen, and once again, due to a bad marketing strategy.
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Let's wait, there's enough time. I doubt it's because of Nicko. And how they have overestimated the demand after probably their best tour this year? Plus, Maiden really set the standards high with their sales compared to almost all old bands.
ShadowOfTheGods said:
I don't know why anybody thinks the documentary will have an impact on ticket sales.
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I guess it will create some hype. It should be released in the first half of next year, but they could wait after the tour as well, I wouldn't be surprised. There is a reason for the delay. 2027 will be for the live concert from the tour.
 
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Kalata said:
When was the last time Maiden played 3 same dates in a row, back in the 80s, right. So I don't think it was in their plans.

Let's wait, there's enough time. And how they have overestimated the demand after probably their best tour this year?

I guess it will create some hype. It should be released in the first half of next year, but they could wait after the tour as well, I wouldn't be surprised.
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WE'll see. Probably, people will buy more tickets closer to the show day (especially in NA). And yes, even a documentary about a career creates some hype and makes people focus on the band. They announced it, will be released by Universal Pictures. I think we will see the movie next year. This year was about the visual book, big shows in Europe, many other releases, including merch, and so. 2026 is about a worldwide tour and the documentary as the main enterprise/release.
 
Nomadd said:
So why did they announce the documentary at all? They did it that many times, even in the last interviews, tour announcements, and on the official site (including in the band's bio section). They had spent a considerable amount of money on production, invited special guests, and hired professionals to produce it, but ultimately did not release it due to lost time and a significant amount of money. I don't think so.
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I've heard rumors of Steve not being happy with how it turned out, hence why the postponement to 2026.
The fact there is a big distributor and producer behind it means they can't flop with that one, so if they know it's not gonna be interesting for 90% of the audience they're probably not releasing it at all.
 
Kalata said:
When was the last time Maiden played 3 same dates in a row, back in the 80s, right. So I don't think it was in their plans.
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It wouldn't be 3 dates in a row. 25, 27 and 28. The fact the 2nd show is happening two days later is the confirmation a third show was planned, but there still is every section available (even discounted) for the 2nd show.
 
ShadowOfTheGods said:
It wouldn't be 3 dates in a row. 25, 27 and 28. The fact the 2nd show is happening two days later is the confirmation a third show was planned, but there still is every section available (even discounted) for the 2nd show.
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I think they originally planned 3 shows in São Paulo, but most people are out of money. A better decision would be to announce Brazil in February and even in March. Referring to the documentary, maybe they will change the formula and release the one later?
 
Nomadd said:
I think they originally planned 3 shows in São Paulo, but most people are out of money. A better decision would be to announce Brazil in February and even in March. Referring to the documentary, maybe they will change the formula and release the one later?
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Yeah 3 were definitely planned, read that on the FC coming from a local source, but that looks likely scrapped with how the second show is selling.
 
Ironalice said:
Looks like they are also getting desperate for Knebworth now offering payment plans :lol: View attachment 44974
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A kind of public discredit I recon. I'm starting to think the fans worldwide just showed them their middle fingers. Probably the tour will be a big flop. Eventually they will be forced to change venues for more intimate or even cancel some shows. New stage, and playing all around the same old stuff weren't the best scenario to attract people. I wouldn't be surprised if after 2027 hiatus they announce the retirement without any last goodbye show. Bitter end of legends but honestly, it was predictable.
 
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Poto said:
It's gonna be a success even if some of the shows will underperform.
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No way, too many gigs with bad results even in big cities like Paris. They hired many huge venues, tickets are probably the most expensive in band's history too. Is this possible they just have lost 50% fans after 2025 shows? Maybe many people don't accept Maiden without Nicko, who knows? All in all no good perspective for 50 anniversary.
 
Nomadd said:
A kind of public discredit I recon. I'm starting to think the fans worldwide just showed them their middle fingers. Probably the tour will be a big flop. Eventually they will be forced to change venues for more intimate or even cancel some shows. New stage, and playing all around the same old stuff weren't the best scenario to attract people. I wouldn't be surprised if after 2027 hiatus they announce the retirement without any last goodbye show. Bitter end of legends but honestly, it was predictable.
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This kind of comment reminded me why I stayed away from forums for so many years. But still, as I always say, it’s better to read this than to be blind.
 
Ironalice said:
A lot of show are under performing . Rod has over estimated demand and it's looking like it won't like up to the hype next year.
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Actually is just a bunch. And they're not underperforming: they're not overperforming. Italy is going to be a flop for the history books bust just because the venue's size. Bucharest too, but it will be double their previous attendance's record in Romania. And so many others.

The only real flop is Knebworth, but we all know the reasons.
 
ShadowOfTheGods said:
Actually is just a bunch. And they're not underperforming: they're not overperforming. Italy is going to be a flop for the history books bust just because the venue's size. Bucharest too, but it will be double their previous attendance's record in Romania. And so many others.

The only real flop is Knebworth, but we all know the reasons.
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So, how many people will attend the Romania show? 15, 20 thousand. Knebworth should be cancelled. And we talk about Europe in both Americas some dates will be a flop for sure.
 
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ShadowOfTheGods said:
25.000 if not more. Their previous record was 12k.

They shouldn't cancel anything.
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So, what to do to attract more people? Documentary's premiere in early 2026? Cut the prices? I don't know. They hyped Knebworth as "one of the biggest in their career," but now, it's an aberration. As I said, sales in some cities in both Americas are not good (Mexico City, for example) a real bad surprise for a band this size.
 
Nomadd said:
A kind of public discredit I recon. I'm starting to think the fans worldwide just showed them their middle fingers. Probably the tour will be a big flop. Eventually they will be forced to change venues for more intimate or even cancel some shows. New stage, and playing all around the same old stuff weren't the best scenario to attract people. I wouldn't be surprised if after 2027 hiatus they announce the retirement without any last goodbye show. Bitter end of legends but honestly, it was predictable.
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Have a day off from your doom mongering it`s getting boring.
 
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Recent Pollstar and Billboard touring data suggests 2025 has been a fantastic year for Maiden's tour.

2026 it looks like in France and Germany headlining major festivals at same as trying to headline standalone concerts maybe expecting too much of fans. Should have done standalone concerts. Metallica have largely moved away from playing European festivals, think Maiden should have done so.

Italy's prices seem very high. Knebworth I don't see them cancelling, would lose huge amount of face.

2026 in Europe they could have limited the tour to 15 concerts. Rod too optimistic.

North American tour routing has seemed bizarre as well, little west coast and San Antonio stadium.

South American shows look like being a success.

Curious types of venues and cities to be played in rest of the world.
 
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