Iron Maiden’s Run For Your Lives World Tour travels to North America in 2026
Iron Maiden has officially announced the schedule for the North American leg of their Run For Your Lives World Tour in 2026. The iconic heavy metal band, celebrating their 50th anniversary, has already traveled across the globe and will now venture to North America. The tour is set to commence on August 29 in Toronto, Canada, and conclude on September 29 in San Antonio. Joining them on select dates will be the renowned bands Megadeth and Anthrax.
Dedicated Iron Maiden Fan Club members will have exclusive access to a presale beginning on October 28. The general sale for headline shows will open on October 31. Fans can find all ticketing information and tour details on ironmaiden.com. A particular highlight of the tour will be the band headlining at America’s largest rock festival, Louder Than Life, taking place at the Highland Festival Grounds in Kentucky on September 17.
In anticipation of the upcoming tour, band member Steve Harris expressed excitement about bringing the Run For Your Lives Tour to North America. He hopes that fans will relish the experience of watching the show and hearing the setlist as much as the band enjoys performing it. Harris is thrilled to have Megadeth accompany them on their final tour. Additionally, Anthrax will join them for the larger shows, creating an even more memorable experience for fans who had previously enjoyed their company on the Ed Force One tour in 2016.
Lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson shared his enthusiasm for the tour, emphasizing how enjoyable it has been to perform classic songs that fans have adored over the years. Fans can expect to hear all the iconic songs from the band’s early era, some of which have not been played in the US for more than two decades. From “Hallowed” to “Run To The Hills,” “Trooper,” “Number Of The Beast,” “Killers,” “Powerslave,” and many more, the setlist promises to cover fan-favorite hits along with epic tracks like “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” and “Seventh Son.”
Longtime manager of Iron Maiden, Rod Smallwood, highlighted the grand scale and impressive visual elements of the 50th Anniversary tour. The band’s monumental milestone calls for larger venues than their previous arena tours across North America.
For fans eagerly awaiting the Run For Your Lives North American Tour, the following dates have been announced:
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 Than 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 *^
* Megadeth
^ Anthrax