I've heard rumors of Steve not being happy with how it turned out, hence why the postponement to 2026.
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.
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?
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.
Looks like they are also getting desperate for Knebworth now offering payment plansView attachment 44974
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.Looks like they are also getting desperate for Knebworth now offering payment plans
It's gonna be a success even if some of the shows will underperform.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Have a day off from your doom mongering it`s getting boring.
Mexico City is selling poorly? You have no idea of what you're talking about, as always
Look at the seating map.
Bucharest will probably end with a result that satisfies both the promoter and band. Same with Sofia. These aren't exactly markets where they expect a sell out. Athens is already looking better than in 2022 and will end up with a good result. Bratislava is heading for a sell out, same as Hannover. Lisbon is also doing well.
