So, if your suggestion is right, there should be some 27k tickets sold so far? I remember some 5 weeks ago, we said there were some 24 - 25k tickets sold.
Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026 Rumours and Speculation
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InfiniteDreamer544
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Dang, @ShadowOfTheGods really hates @Nomadd huh? Even if Nomadd makes wild claims, Shadow often overreacts with frustration. It’s kind of funny to read.
I think the shows will mostly sell fine, but as a bitter US fan, I think it’s annoying how they went right back to doing a European tour after already doing one there this year. Part of me selfishly wants those shows to underperform.
I get it though, the US has the lamest, least enthusiastic fans in a live setting, so that’s perhaps why we got shafted with the tiny tour.
ShadowOfTheGods
Ancient Mariner
Well, saying they're gonna film a show with Nicko in Sao Paulo is a bit beyond wild.
IM isn't so big in NA as in EU. Generally, American people like their Native music.
ShadowOfTheGods
Ancient Mariner
Capacity for Maiden setup is around 37k. Given there are probably 12k left, I would say 25k. 23k if you want to take in account that some sections could not have been on sale yet.
It's OK, but generally sales stopped at some point; that's the problem. They should add some more attractive supports. Evergray isn't so.
Ironalice
Ancient Mariner
Considering how many shows the US has had most tours for decades this isn't the case, US having a shorter run was simply because of the amount of territories they want to cover next year, no other reason. Sure, it comes across we got shafted in favor of another European run, but I also think it's more testing what larger venues they can get away with selling on possible future tours too, as it's likely the larger scale arena tours are done with, if they do return in 2028 it will be smaller stadium runs too.
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Trevoire
Ancient Mariner
I do think they overestimated demand thinking that European fans want to see the same show twice. And the whole Knebworth thing being £145 for last years show and some underwhelming as hell support bands is just an absolute nonsense. Completely misjudged.
For the rest of the world I don't think the setlist comments are valid. Greatest hits tours are exactly what appeals to casuals and sells well.
I imagine if they pull their finger out and release the documentary it will help ticket sales.
For the rest of the world I don't think the setlist comments are valid. Greatest hits tours are exactly what appeals to casuals and sells well.
I imagine if they pull their finger out and release the documentary it will help ticket sales.
I hope they will release the documentary soon.
ShadowOfTheGods
Ancient Mariner
They're going to have new record attendances in Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Portugal and probably in France too (we always forget about Lyon). They haven't overstimated anything. Some venues will be more empty than others, mostly because there weren't smaller alternatives (Romania and Italy, for example). Where they've flopped (not strictly talking about sales) is Knebworth, but considering they're going to keep basically every penny they will make on those days it will still be an economic success.
North America is kind of meh if you look at the few shows and the support package, but let's not forget for example that they're going to have 30k+ in Montreal (last time our beloved Metallica had 27k), they've sold 40k+ for LA in a matter of minutes (last time they barely sold 12k tickets) and San Antonio will probably be their biggest single US headline show.
South America is a bummer, but:
- Bogota was bound to do way worse than last time, plus the venue sucks and the prices are sky high.
- Lima and Quito will have double the attendances of their last visits.
- Buenos Aires' total will be around 84k tickets sold.
- They've sold at least 55k tickets in Chile in one day (unless the first show is already sold out for real).
The only real pity is Sao Paulo, since the third show doesn't seem likely anymore. But we're in full holiday period, with tickets offices closed and people having to spend a fortune on everything else. Could still be that it will pick up later (it took way longer to sell out the first show last time).
So I don't get all the "poor sales" comments about this tour. Only one is (probably) going to be very bad, the rest will go from okay to amazing.
North America is kind of meh if you look at the few shows and the support package, but let's not forget for example that they're going to have 30k+ in Montreal (last time our beloved Metallica had 27k), they've sold 40k+ for LA in a matter of minutes (last time they barely sold 12k tickets) and San Antonio will probably be their biggest single US headline show.
South America is a bummer, but:
- Bogota was bound to do way worse than last time, plus the venue sucks and the prices are sky high.
- Lima and Quito will have double the attendances of their last visits.
- Buenos Aires' total will be around 84k tickets sold.
- They've sold at least 55k tickets in Chile in one day (unless the first show is already sold out for real).
The only real pity is Sao Paulo, since the third show doesn't seem likely anymore. But we're in full holiday period, with tickets offices closed and people having to spend a fortune on everything else. Could still be that it will pick up later (it took way longer to sell out the first show last time).
So I don't get all the "poor sales" comments about this tour. Only one is (probably) going to be very bad, the rest will go from okay to amazing.
I think Bulgaria, Romania, and Slovakia will be some 25k per gig, Portugal and Lyon circa 30k, Montreal 22 - 25K, Lima, Quito some 20 - 23K, SP 75 - 80K combined. Chile will be 90K for sure, and Knebworth some 35 - 40k, which is bad for the event of that status, but they should change something for fans as the big promotion for 50 Anniversary (so many options to choose from). I'm wondering what size venues they will play in Asia and Oceania?!
ShadowOfTheGods
Ancient Mariner
Bulgaria is at almost 25k now, Romania was at 20k months ago, Slovakia is about to sell out with 30k.
Portugal is already at more than 30k.
Same with Lyon.
Montreal is at already 27k.
Already past that.
Yeah, they should hire you since you know so much.
THX, I just DO NOT KNOW, just my thoughts. My life with Maiden is something as a component of mind and body, you know. I just expressed my opinion on Rod's decision to do the Knebworth gig without ANY real attractions for fans. I think the group like Maiden might even play the ONE Big gig for free!!! It'd be a beautiful present for 50 years of constant support from the British audience. I think they should do something similar.
GhostofCain
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