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Iron Maiden Extends 50th-Anniversary Tour With 2026 European Dates and a Phone-Free Paris Show

The new leg centers on a filmed Paris performance that will be recorded without phones using Yondr to shape a future release.

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Overview

  • The band announced 11 European shows running May 23 to July 11, 2026, with a UK headline date on July 11 to be revealed.
  • Paris La Défense Arena on June 22 will be filmed and will operate as a phone-free event enforced by Yondr pouches.
  • Tickets for the newly announced dates go on sale Monday, September 22 via the band’s official channels.
  • Touring drummer Simon Dawson continues behind the kit as Nicko McBrain remains off the road following his 2023 health setback.
  • Management says more 2026 shows, including festivals, will be announced, and the band plans to take 2027 off from touring; Eddie’s Dive Bar pop-ups will expand with exclusive merch and Trooper Beer.