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Entertainment · October 17, 2026

Iron Maiden Announce Surprise 2027 North American Tour

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Iron Maiden has announced a surprise third and final North American leg for their 50th-anniversary 'Run for Your Lives' tour in 2027. The heavy metal band, which originally intended to take a break from live performances that year, added 16 arena and amphitheater dates plus two festival appearances due to the success of their previous tour legs. The 2027 run begins in Tacoma, Washington, on April 14 and concludes with festival sets in Ohio and Maryland in mid-May. Special guests for the tour include Bullet For My Valentine and The Raven Age.

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  • Iron Maiden announced 16 North American shows for 2027.
  • The 2027 run is the third and final leg of the 'Run for Your Lives' 50th-anniversary tour.
  • The band originally planned to take a break from performing in 2027.
  • The tour starts April 14, 2027, in Tacoma, Washington.
  • The band will perform at the Sonic Temple and Boardwalk Rock festivals.
  • Iron Maiden are 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees.

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  • The tour is promoted by Live Nation.
  • Bullet For My Valentine and The Raven Age are the special guests.
  • This is the first time since 1983 that Iron Maiden has toured with two other British bands.
  • Tickets go on sale to the public on October 23, 2026, with presales starting October 19.
  • The full 'Run for Your Lives' trek will have played a total of 107 shows by its conclusion.

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