Iron Maiden Announce Surprise 2027 North American Tour
Heavy metal legends were "planning on taking a break" next year, but will instead play final 16 shows of their 50th anniversary tour
Iron Maiden has announced their 2027 North American tour as part of the final leg of the Run for Your Lives world tour. The heavy metal band revealed the tour dates on October 16, 2023, extending their 50th-anniversary celebration after initially planning a hiatus from live performances in 2027. Bassist Steve Harris announced the news, stating that the band decided to continue touring after enjoying their recent performances in the USA and Canada.
The tour kicks off on April 14, 2027, at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington, and concludes on May 11, 2027, at the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York. Special guests Bullet For My Valentine and The Raven Age will join the tour, making it the first time since 1983 that Iron Maiden has collaborated with two other British bands on the bill. Following the North American leg, the band will perform at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees' music festivals in Columbus, Ohio, and Ocean City, Maryland.
By the end of the tour, Iron Maiden will have played 107 shows. Ticket sales for the general public begin on October 23, 2023, with an artist presale on October 19. Additional presales will be released throughout the week.
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