Iconic heavy metal band celebrates 50th anniversary with tour stop in central Pennsylvania next year
Iron Maiden, the iconic heavy metal band, is set to embark on a monumental tour in 2026 to commemorate its 50th anniversary. The tour, aptly named “Run For Your Lives,” will feature a stellar performance at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Fans eagerly anticipating this legendary band’s milestone celebration can secure their tickets early through the Live Nation presale set to kick off on Wednesday, October 29 at 10 a.m. and conclude on Thursday, October 30 at 10 p.m. General ticket sales will then commence on Friday, October 31 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.
Joining Iron Maiden on this momentous tour will be special guests Megadeth on all tour dates and Anthrax on selected stadium shows. The tour promises to be a nostalgic journey as Live Nation mentions that it “will mark 45 years since Iron Maiden first visited Canada and the USA on the 1981 Killer World Tour.”
The band has promised an unforgettable experience with a “brand new, state-of-the-art production” that will complement a setlist featuring tracks from their first nine groundbreaking albums. Iron Maiden will also take center stage at “America’s biggest rock festival,” Louder Than Life, held at the Highland Festival Grounds in Kentucky on September 17, 2026.
The captivating performances will also make stops at several North American cities, with dates scheduled across the USA and Canada throughout September 2026. These include stops in Toronto and Montreal, Canada as well as cities such as Boston, Chicago, and Los Angeles in the United States. Anthrax will also accompany Iron Maiden for selected shows in Harrison, New Jersey, and Los Angeles, California, among others.
Nevertheless, the highlight of the tour’s North American leg will be the show at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Fans of immersive concert experiences are encouraged not to miss this unique spectacle which will undoubtedly be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness Iron Maiden in all their glory.
Excitement is building as fans eagerly anticipate the historic 50th-anniversary tour of Iron Maiden, a band that has captivated audiences with its electrifying performances for five decades. The “Run For Your Lives” world tour promises to be a thrilling celebration of the band’s illustrious history and their enduring musical legacy.