IRON MAIDEN have unveiled the lineup of support acts for the European leg of their 2026 “Run For Your Lives” world tour. ANTHRAX, MEGADETH, EVERGREY, and TRIVIUM will join the band for selected shows next spring and summer.
The British heavy metal legends had previously announced their 2026 European tour dates, which include festival appearances and stadium shows in countries and regions they did not visit in 2025. Following Europe, the tour will continue around the world.
European tour dates with support acts:
- May 23 – Athens, Greece – Oaka (ANTHRAX)
- May 26 – Sofia, Bulgaria – Vasil Levski Stadium (ANTHRAX)
- May 28 – Bucharest, Romania – Arena Națională (ANTHRAX)
- May 30 – Bratislava, Slovakia – Národný Futbalový Štadión (ANTHRAX)
- June 2 – Hannover, Germany – Heinz von Heiden Arena (MEGADETH)
- June 10 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome (EVERGREY)
- June 17 – Milan, Italy – San Siro Stadium (TRIVIUM)
- June 22 – Paris, France – Paris La Défense Arena (EVERGREY)
- June 28 – Lyon, France – Groupama Stadium (ANTHRAX)
- July 7 – Lisbon, Portugal – Estádio da Luz (ANTHRAX)
Tickets for all European shows are on sale now via IronMaiden.com.
Earlier, MAIDEN also confirmed the North American dates of the “Run For Your Lives” tour, celebrating their 50th anniversary. Fans in the U.S. and Canada can experience the band’s new state-of-the-art production in stadiums and major amphitheaters, featuring songs from their first nine iconic albums. They will also headline the Louder Than Life festival in Kentucky on September 17, 2026.
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