Iron Maiden, the iconic band formed in 1975, has exciting news for their fans as they announce a huge tour of the UK and Europe to celebrate their 50th anniversary. The tour will consist of 27 stadiums, festivals, and arena shows, starting in Budapest, Hungary on May 27. Fans can look forward to a special setlist spanning their nine studio albums, from their debut to Fear Of The Dark. The lead singer, Bruce Dickinson, expressed his excitement for the upcoming tour, promising fans a once-in-a-lifetime live experience.
The UK and Europe tour will include five shows in the UK and Ireland, with concerts in arenas in Birmingham, Manchester, and Glasgow, as well as outdoor shows in Dublin and London. Tickets for the tour go on sale soon, with exclusive pre-sale opportunities for Iron Maiden Fan Club members and Trooper VIP packages available at all UK and Ireland shows. One of the highlights of the anniversary will be a concert at London Stadium, home of West Ham Football Club, with over 60,000 fans in attendance. This marks the band’s biggest UK venue outside of festivals and their first performance on the club’s turf.
Fans of Iron Maiden were thrilled by the tour announcement on social media, with many expressing their excitement for the upcoming shows. The band’s founder, Steve Harris, has a deep connection to West Ham as a lifelong supporter, making the London Stadium concert particularly significant for both the band and the fans. The UK tour dates also include stops in Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Dublin, and London, with support acts Halestorm, The Raven Age, and Avatar joining the band for select shows.
Iron Maiden’s manager, Rod Smallwood, shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming tour, promising a setlist that will include classics and fan favorites from their first nine albums. The band is known for putting on energetic and memorable live performances, and they are pulling out all the stops for their 50th-anniversary tour. Iron Maiden’s current tour, The Future Past Tour, has received critical acclaim and is continuing to captivate audiences around the world. With over 110 million records sold and 17 studio albums, Iron Maiden has solidified their place as one of the most influential British rock bands of all time.
Established in the East End of London, Iron Maiden has enjoyed a successful and enduring career, releasing numerous hit albums and captivating fans around the world with their signature sound and electrifying live performances. The upcoming 50th-anniversary tour will give fans a chance to experience the band in a whole new way, with a setlist that promises to delight both longtime followers and newcomers. As the band prepares to embark on this milestone tour, excitement is building among fans who are eager to celebrate and rock out with Iron Maiden on their special anniversary journey.
