IRON MAIDEN have officially confirmed their long-rumored return to the Asia-Pacific region, announcing a run of 2026 tour dates across Japan, Australia and New Zealand as part of their ongoing “Run For Your Lives” world tour.
The newly revealed shows will see the band perform two nights in Yokohama before heading south for a string of major arena and stadium dates.
Japan – November 2026
- November 24 – K-Arena, Yokohama – Japan
- November 25 – K-Arena, Yokohama – Japan
Following the Japanese dates, IRON MAIDEN will bring their 50th anniversary production to Australasia:
Australia & New Zealand – November 2026
- November 7 – Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
- November 11 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, Australia
- November 13 – AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia
- November 15 – Allianz Stadium, Sydney, Australia
- November 18 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, Australia
The announcement confirms earlier industry speculation that Australia would become one of the later stops on the band’s massive anniversary trek. The “Run For Your Lives” tour has already completed a European leg and is set to continue through additional international markets before arriving in the Southern Hemisphere this November.
Sydney’s Allianz Stadium date stands out as one of the largest shows of the run, reinforcing the stadium-scale production that has defined IRON MAIDEN’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The tour features a career-spanning setlist and an elaborate stage build designed to reflect five decades of the band’s legacy.
With Japan, Australia and New Zealand now officially on the routing, the Asia-Pacific leg shapes up as one of the most significant rock events on the 2026 live calendar.
Tickets for the Japan dates will go on general sale on April 25.
Ticketing details for the Australian and New Zealand dates are expected to be announced soon.
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