RUN FOR YOUR LIVES 2026

[Batman]

Simon an official band member now? Found it on the net now when the new leg of the tour was announced.

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That was expected - during Warsaw show this year Bruce introduced him as new member of the band.

 

[Josh]

This is never coming to the U.S., is it?

 

[THESEVENTHMARINER]

Notable things from the announcement:

- Live album to be recorded in Paris
- "Well deserved rest from the road in 2027"

I wonder if 2026 could be our final chance to see the boys on stage?

 

[NavigatorOfTheClouds]

Any idea how much the tickets in Bratislava were this year? Thank you!

 

[Iron Lurker]

This is never coming to the U.S., is it?

Yes it will, Fall 2026 likely

 

[malfeitor]

They are not touring US? it could be from oct to dec usa and south america

Yes, but the EU leg is booked for May/June/July. I assume that Steve wants to play the 2025 set in the US. If there was an American leg of the tour in between the European ones, I could see them changing the setlist for the 2nd EU leg. But considering the fact that the presumed visit in the US will take place after the 2nd EU leg, I doubt that there will be any changes in that matter. Not to mention that they've just announced a DVD release, which makes me think that they want to document exactly what they've been doing so far.

 

[dickinson1978]

Yes, but the EU leg is booked for May/June/July. I assume that Steve wants to play the 2025 set in the US. If there was an American leg of the tour in between the European ones, I could see them changing the setlist for the 2nd EU leg. But considering the fact that the presumed visit in the US will take place after the 2nd EU leg, I doubt that there will be any changes in that matter. Not to mention that they've just announced a DVD release, which makes me think that they want to document exactly what they've been doing so far.

And europe different places in countries so. Same setlist. The only thing i could see is changing aces high but that is assuming that the cant play it . Not going to happen

 

[malfeitor]

I mean, there's a Spitfire in the new poster (cool colors btw, I like it), so I'm not counting on them replacing Aces High with another song.

 

[Brigantium]

I really expected US dates this year, that's a surprise. I wonder if there are red tape problems

 

[Azas]

Is it me, or do especially Dave and Adrian look a little younger? Or is it just good makeup?

Really cool they will film the show in Paris!!!

I felt the same. In this photo they actually look better than they did 3–5 years ago. They’re getting younger! They must’ve found the Fountain of Youth… or maybe they’re vampires!

 

[riff]

Cardiff is further than I'm willing to go so I hope the advertisement there is just a coincidence.

 

[Spaldy]

I really expected US dates this year, that's a surprise. I wonder if there are red tape problems

ICE have detained Eddie at the border. He's now in a labor camp in Guatemala.

 

[7th son]

Good to see that they will play Europe again so soon, but annoying that they didn't announce all dates so that makes planning a bit difficult.

When could we expect the rest of the dates?

 

[skogtastic]

Good to see that they will play Europe again so soon, but annoying that they didn't announce all dates so that makes planning a bit difficult.

When could we expect the rest of the dates?

Agreed, when does Sweden Rock, Copenhell etc usually announce line-ups? sept/oct?

 

[Poto]

There are definitely some festival announcements coming already next week.

 

[RVA]

Seems smart money is on either Cardiff or Knebworth for the UK date?

Doesn't look like anywhere else feasible is in the mixer.

 

[Diplomat]

Sweden Rock is first weekend in june, 3-6.june 2026, after Maiden's Hannover concert (2.june).

 

[Brigantium]

Seems smart money is on either Cardiff or Knebworth for the UK date?

Doesn't look like anywhere else feasible is in the mixer.

Cardiff looks as good as confirmed. Knebworth would be an interesting venue. I know Oasis are rumoured to be playing there next year

 

[GhostofCain]

The electronic billboard in Cardiff (Eastgate House, Newport Road) is advertising the 11th July save the date.

Can anyone confirm?

Cardiff is a great place for concerts. I saw Maiden there back in 2011 on The Final Frontier tour and that was the sweatiest UK Maiden gig I have ever been to. I also saw Suede and Manic Street Preachers at Cardiff Castle in 2024 and the atmosphere was outstanding.