Heavy metal icons Iron Maiden have announced they will be going on a world tour in 2025, kicking things off in Budapest followed by 27 stadium, festival and arena shows across Europe, including a huge London gig. The Run For Your Lives tour marks 50 years since Steve Harris formed the band in late 1975 . To celebrate, Iron Maiden is promising a very special set list, spanning the nine studio albums from Iron Maiden to Fear Of The Dark, with their most spectacular and elaborate show ever.
Lead singer Bruce Dickinson said: “Next year is a very special one for Iron Maiden and we’re going to be giving our fans a once-in-a-lifetime live experience. This is a tour that’s gonna put a smile on your face and a cheer in your throat.
“If you’ve seen us before, then get ready to take that experience to a whole new level. If you’ve never seen us before, then what the hell have you been waiting for? Now’s your chance to find out what you’ve been missing! Iron Maiden’s definitely gonna get ya!”
Iron Maiden in London
The band is particularly excited to perform at London Stadium on June 28. It’s a home-coming gig for many of them, with band members Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Nicko McBrain all born in the surrounding area. The venue is also the home of West Ham Football Club, the team Steve Harris supports.
This will be the first time the band has ever performed at the iconic site and will see them rocking out in front of 60,000 fans. It’s set to be “the biggest UK venue the band have ever headlined outside of their festival appearances”.
Said Harris: “My love of football and my support of West Ham is no secret, and I know many of our fans around the world have shared that with me too. So we’re all very excited to be playing at the London Stadium as part of the RUN FOR YOUR LIVES tour.”
Iron Maiden UK & Ireland 2025 tour dates
The Iron Maiden world tour includes five shows in the UK and Ireland, with performances in Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Dublin and London. Special guests for the London and Dublin outdoor shows will be American rockers Halestorm and British metal band, The Raven Age, will open all five UK & Ireland shows.
- June 21 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham (w/ The Raven Age)
- June 22 – Co-op Live, Manchester (w/ The Raven Age)
- June 25 – Malahide Castle, Dublin (w/ Halestorm + The Raven Age)
- June 28 – London Stadium, London (w/ Halestorm + The Raven Age)
- June 30 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow (w/ The Raven Age)
Tickets for the tour will go on on sale from September 27, 12pm, at Live Nation. There will also be a pre-sale for Iron Maiden Fan Club members and a Live Nation pre-sale on September 26, from 12pm.