After originally planning to take 2027 off, the metal legends are heading back across the pond for 16 more dates, including two major US festival headline sets.
Words & photo by Felix Bartlett | Oct 16, 2026
Iron Maiden aren’t quite ready to hang up their touring boots just yet. Despite plans to take a break from the road in 2027, the metal legends have announced 16 more North American dates for their Run For Your Lives tour, including headline slots at Sonic Temple and Boardwalk Rock.
The run will see Maiden return to parts of the US and Canada they missed on the previous leg, with the tour kicking off next spring before wrapping up with two festival appearances. They’ll headline Sonic Temple in Columbus, Ohio, on May 14, followed by Boardwalk Rock in Ocean City, Maryland, on May 16. Sonic Temple’s full line-up is due to be announced next week.
Speaking about the surprise return, bassist Steve Harris explained that the band had originally planned to take 2027 off, but changed their minds after enjoying the current North American run so much.
“We can’t get everywhere but we can try!” he said, adding that the band were also keen to take on a couple more US festivals. “At festivals you are not just playing to your own fans so it’s always a challenge and we all love a challenge!”
And if you thought Maiden’s popularity was showing any signs of slowing down, think again. Manager Rod Smallwood revealed that the current run has delivered some of the biggest North American shows of the band’s career, with multi-generational crowds turning out in force.
He also confirmed that the upcoming dates will mark the final shows of the Run For Your Lives tour, bringing the mammoth anniversary run to 107 shows across 36 countries, with more than three million fans expected to have witnessed it by the end.
Not a bad way to celebrate 50 years, then.
Joining Iron Maiden on their own headline dates will be Bullet For My Valentine and The Raven Age.
Iron Maiden’s 2027 Run For Your Lives North American tour dates:
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