Ironalice
Ancient Mariner
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.
News Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026 Rumours and Speculation
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GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
Looks like they are also getting desperate for Knebworth now offering payment plansView attachment 44974
Please let me know when they start offering 2 for 1 tickets so I can start considering going there.
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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.Looks like they are also getting desperate for Knebworth now offering payment plans
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Poto
Ancient Mariner
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.
Ironalice
Ancient Mariner
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.
ShadowOfTheGods
Ancient Mariner
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.
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
Ancient Mariner
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.
Fozzie4
crushed by equilibrium
Have a day off from your doom mongering it`s getting boring.
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edward creighton
Educated Fool
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.
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.
ShadowOfTheGods
Ancient Mariner
Mexico City is selling poorly? You have no idea of what you're talking about, as always
Look at the seating map.
Poto
Ancient Mariner
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.
The Paris and Lyon shows are the disappointing ones, and probably Knebworth.
USA is mostly good, with the exception of the second show in Harrison, but it's still a long way to go.
Prowler666
Nomad
just chill they will eventually sell out most of their shows, perhaps the only exception is east europe. There is still a long way for north and south america plus its holiday season.
Japan and Oceania they will definitely do well. Their only mistake is doing too many shows in Europe IMO after having a 2025 european tour.
Japan and Oceania they will definitely do well. Their only mistake is doing too many shows in Europe IMO after having a 2025 european tour.
ShadowOfTheGods
Ancient Mariner
I did, but unlike you I know how to read it.
ShadowOfTheGods
Ancient Mariner
Seeing how the promoter in Romania is promoting the show, maybe it's going to be bad for them (Maiden get paid a fixed fee so who cares). But again it's because of the venues' size.