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Iron Maiden Sets Final ‘Run For Your Lives’ Dates, Confirms 2027 Touring Hiatus

New Australia, New Zealand dates feature Megadeth as special guest with presales next week followed by a March 6 general sale.

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Steve Harris of Iron Maiden performing live on stage with his signature bass guitar and energetic stage presence
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Overview

  • The tour will conclude with two final shows at Yokohama’s K‑Arena on Nov. 24–25, the band’s last concerts until at least 2028, with Japan tickets on sale April 25.
  • Australia and New Zealand are confirmed for November 2026: Auckland on Nov. 7, then Adelaide (Nov. 11), Melbourne (Nov. 13), Sydney (Nov. 15) and Brisbane (Nov. 18), with Megadeth on all dates.
  • Melbourne’s AAMI Park and Sydney’s Allianz Stadium mark Iron Maiden’s first stadium headlining shows in those cities, with arenas in Adelaide and Brisbane rounding out the run.
  • Ticket access opens via Telstra Plus and TEG Dainty presales on March 4–5 with staggered local times, followed by the general sale on March 6.
  • The 50th‑anniversary tour spotlights songs from the first nine albums with a state‑of‑the‑art production and a phone‑use curb request; Simon Dawson continues on drums after Nicko McBrain’s 2024 retirement.