breaking new: The Run For Your Lives World Tour is an upcoming by English heavy metal band It is set to begin on 27 May 2025 in…
Iron Maiden, the legendary English heavy metal band, is set to embark on their “Run For Your Lives World Tour” in 2025, commemorating 50 years since their formation in 1975. The tour will kick off on May 27, 2025, in Budapest, Hungary, and will feature 27 stadium, festival, and arena shows across Europe. citeturn0search1
This milestone tour promises a unique setlist focusing on the band’s first nine studio albums, from their self-titled debut “Iron Maiden” to “Fear of the Dark.” Frontman Bruce Dickinson has described it as a “set list for the ages,” featuring material the band has never performed live before. citeturn0search2
Notably, this will be the first tour since 1982 without longtime drummer Nicko McBrain, who announced his retirement from touring in December 2024. Simon Dawson, known for his work with Steve Harris’s side project British Lion, will take over drumming duties for the tour. citeturn0search2
The tour includes several significant dates, such as a performance at London Stadium on June 28, 2025, marking Iron Maiden’s largest-ever UK headline show. citeturn0news16 Other notable stops include shows in Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, and Dublin. The band will also perform in Madrid on July 5, 2025, at the Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium, with Swedish band Avatar as the opening act. citeturn0news17
Tickets for the tour went on sale in September 2024, with high demand leading to additional shows in certain cities. For instance, due to overwhelming demand, a second concert was added in Berlin at the Waldbühne on July 30, 2025. citeturn0news18
Fans can expect an elaborate and spectacular production, as the band aims to deliver one of their most ambitious live shows to date. The tour will feature special guests on select dates, including Halestorm, Avatar, and The Raven Age. citeturn0search0
For more details on tour dates, venues, and ticket availability, fans are encouraged to visit Iron Maiden’s official website or authorized ticketing platforms.
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