Iron Maiden Announce 2025 World Tour Concentrating On Band’s Classic First Nine Albums

Iron Maiden shared details of their 2025 Run for Your Lives World Tour, which starts in May 2025 and continues into 2026. Maiden’s tour is part of a 50th anniversary celebration of the band’s first live performance back in 1975. The shows will feature the British heavy metal legends performing a classic set highlighting their first nine albums, from their groundbreaking 1980 self-titled debut through their 1992 album, Fear of the Dark. Only UK/European dates have been revealed, with the first show set for May 27th in Budapest, Hungary, before finishing up on August 2nd in Warsaw, Poland. Opening acts for select tour dates will come from Halestorm, the Raven Age, and Avatar. “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,” said frontman Bruce Dickinson. “This is a tour that’s gonna put a smile on your face and a cheer in your throat.” (Consequence of Sound)