Iron Maiden Tour 2025 – Dates, Tickets & Setlist Info

Iron Maiden are back on the road for their biggest tour in years. The Run for Your Lives World Tour, launched in May 2025, marks the band’s 50th anniversary with a focus on early material. Spanning two years and well over 90 shows, the tour reaches Europe, the Americas, Oceania and Japan before wrapping up in late 2026.

The trek began in Budapest on 27 May 2025 and is currently scheduled to conclude in Yokohama, Japan on 25 November 2026. With 91 shows announced so far, including major festival appearances and arena dates, this is one of the most extensive tours Iron Maiden has ever undertaken. Official ticket sales are live for many dates, though support acts and full setlists have not yet been confirmed.

What Are the Iron Maiden 2025 Tour Dates?

The Run for Your Lives World Tour covers multiple legs across 2025 and 2026. The 2025 leg began in Central Europe, moved through Northern Europe and included UK arena dates. The 2026 leg resumes in Southeast Europe, continues through Western and Central Europe, then travels to North America, Latin America, Oceania and Japan.

Key details about the tour structure:

• The tour is named Run for Your Lives and celebrates Iron Maiden’s 50th anniversary with a focus on early albums.
• The 2025 leg covers Europe with festival appearances including Trondheim Rocks, Graspop Metal Meeting and Eurockéennes Festival.
• The 2026 leg extends to Japan and includes festival dates such as Rock am Ring, Resurrection Fest, Rock Imperium Festival and EddFest at Knebworth.
• No 2027 tour dates have been confirmed at this stage.
• An official full setlist has not been published; past tours suggest a mix of deep cuts and classics.

How to Buy Iron Maiden 2025 Tour Tickets

Tickets for the Run for Your Lives World Tour are being sold through multiple official channels. The primary sources are the Iron Maiden official band website and Ticketmaster UK. The official tour pages mark many 2026 dates as “On Sale,” including the Japan shows.

UK Tickets

For UK dates, tickets are available via Ticketmaster and the official Iron Maiden tour page. The UK shows in 2025 take place in Birmingham (21 June), Manchester (22 June), London (28 June) and Glasgow (30 June). An additional date at Knebworth Park is scheduled for 11 July 2026 as part of EddFest.

Japan Tickets

The Japan announcement from the band stated that tickets for the Yokohama shows went on sale 25 April. The two shows at K-Arena Yokohama on 24 and 25 November 2026 are listed as the tour finale.

What Songs Are on the Iron Maiden 2025 Setlist?

Iron Maiden has not published an official full setlist for the Run for Your Lives World Tour. However, the band’s own announcement for the Japan dates stated that the tour features “all the big ones from the early days.” Named songs include Hallowed Be Thy Name, Run to the Hills, Phantom of the Opera, The Trooper, The Number of the Beast, Killers, Powerslave and 2 Minutes to Midnight.

Recurring Songs from Tour Data

Setlist.fm’s average-setlist data for the tour shows a broader range of recurring songs. These include Murders in the Rue Morgue, Wrathchild, Killers, Phantom of the Opera, The Number of the Beast, The Clairvoyant, Powerslave, 2 Minutes to Midnight, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Run to the Hills, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, The Trooper, Hallowed Be Thy Name, Iron Maiden, Aces High, Fear of the Dark and Wasted Years.

A Spotify playlist titled for the tour reflects a similar classic-era song selection. It is worth noting that this is a playlist, not an official setlist record. The actual setlist is likely to vary from show to show, which is consistent with the band’s tradition of keeping each performance distinct.

What the Band Has Said About the Set

According to the official Japan tour announcement, the set will include early-era staples from the band’s first four albums, aligning with the 50th anniversary theme. The exact order and full list of songs will likely become clearer after the first show of the tour.

Is Iron Maiden Touring in 2027?

There are no confirmed tour dates for 2027. The current Run for Your Lives World Tour runs through November 2026, and no announcements have been made about any extension or subsequent tour. Any information about a 2027 tour remains speculative at this point.

Run for Your Lives World Tour: Key Dates

The following timeline shows the major milestones of the tour based on confirmed information:

1. 27 May 2025 – Tour kicks off in Budapest, Hungary at Budapest Aréna.
2. 28 May 2025 – Second Budapest show at the same venue.
3. 5 June 2025 – Trondheim Rocks festival, Norway.
4. 21 June 2025 – UK leg begins in Birmingham.
5. 28 June 2025 – London show.
6. 2 June 2026 – 2026 leg resumes in Hannover, Germany.
7. 11 July 2026 – EddFest at Knebworth Park, UK.
8. 24–25 November 2026 – Final announced shows at K-Arena Yokohama, Japan.

What Is Confirmed and What Remains Uncertain About the Tour?

Several aspects of the Run for Your Lives World Tour are well established, while others have not yet been disclosed. The table below separates verified facts from details that are still unclear.

Why Is the Tour Called Run for Your Lives?

The Run for Your Lives World Tour celebrates Iron Maiden’s 50th anniversary. As the band stated in their Japan tour announcement, the set will draw heavily from the early albums, including material from the first four records. This focus on early era material mirrors the approach taken during previous milestone tours, such as the 2018 Legacy of the Beast tour.

The tour name itself references the band’s long history of high-energy performances and loyal fan engagement. By featuring songs from the late 70s and early 80s, the band is leaning into the material that defined their rise to prominence. The tour’s structure, with festival appearances alongside dedicated headlining shows, reflects a strategy of reaching both broad and dedicated audiences across multiple continents.

Official Sources and Statements

The most reliable information about the tour comes directly from the band’s official channels. Below are key statements and sources.

“The Run For Your Lives World Tour is critically acclaimed and features all the big ones from the early days.”

– Iron Maiden official website, Japan tour announcement

The band has also confirmed that tickets for the Japan shows went on sale 25 April. For the most current and accurate tour details, the official Run for Your Lives World Tour page and the 2026 tour page are the best resources.

Additional reference material is available on Wikipedia’s Run for Your Lives World Tour article, which provides encyclopedic coverage of the tour’s dates and structure.

Iron Maiden 2025 Tour: What You Need to Know

The Run for Your Lives World Tour is a two-year, 91-show celebration of Iron Maiden’s 50th anniversary. It began in Budapest in May 2025 and will end in Yokohama in November 2026. Tickets are on sale for many dates through the official band website and Ticketmaster. The setlist has not been fully confirmed but is expected to feature early-era classics. No 2027 tour dates have been announced. For the most current information, check the Iron Maiden tour dates, setlists and ticket info page.

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