Iron Maiden Announces 2026 ‘Run For Your Lives’ North American Tour
Iron Maiden will return to North America in the summer of 2026 for a 16-city tour dubbed “Run For Your Lives.” The legendary British heavy metal band unveiled the dates today, marking their first North American performances with new drummer Simon Dawson.
This tour is particularly meaningful as it offers fans their first opportunity to witness Iron Maiden’s live show following the retirement of longtime drummer Nicko McBrain, who stepped down after the 2023-2024 “The Future Past” tour due to health reasons, including recovering from a stroke suffered in January 2023. The band also announced plans to film their June 2026 show in Paris for a potential future home video release, aiming to capture the energy of both the production and their dedicated fanbase.
The North American leg kicks off August 29, 2026, in Toronto, ON, at Scotiabank Arena.Megadeth will support Iron Maiden on all dates. Select shows will also feature Anthrax as an opening act.
Iron Maiden 2026 ‘Run For your Lives’ North American Tour Dates:
AUGUST 2026
29 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank arena *
SEPTEMBER 2026
03 – Montréal, QC – Parc jean-Drapeau *^
05 – Harrison, NJ – Sports Illustrated Stadium *^
09 – Boston, MA – TD Garden *
11 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live *
12 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion *
15 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium *
17 – Louisville, KY – louder Then life Festival
19 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake amphitheater *
22 – Chicago, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre *
25 – Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium *^
29 – San Antonio, TX – Alamodome *^
*with Megadeth
^ also with Anthrax
