Iron Maiden Expands North American Leg of 50th-Anniversary Tour with Two New Dates.

Iron Maiden Expands North American Leg of 50th-Anniversary Tour with Two New Dates.

 

British heavy-metal icons Iron Maiden have added two more dates to the North American portion of their 50th-anniversary global tour, further increasing the size and ambition of their upcoming run in the U.S. and Canada.

The “Run For Your Lives World Tour” — celebrating the band’s remarkable five decades of existence — was already slated for a major stadium and amphitheatre assault in North America, and with these additions the scale only grows.

What’s new

The band has announced additional stops in key cities, bringing more opportunities for fans across the continent to catch one of the defining live acts of heavy metal. Among the expanded itinerary are new dates that complement already confirmed shows such as:

29 August 2026 – Toronto, ON (@ Scotiabank Arena)

3 September 2026 – Montréal, QC (@ Parc Jean-Drapeau)

While the public announcement of two newly added dates has not specified exact cities beyond what had been widely reported, the expansion comes at a time when fans were calling for more coverage of the U.S. market. Reddit threads reflect excitement:

> “A couple of extra dates in the limited number of cities that they are already playing.”

It appears that Iron Maiden are responding to demand by bolstering their schedule.

Supporting acts & production scale

Alongside the tour dates, Iron Maiden confirmed that legendary thrash-metal act Megadeth will support on all North American dates, while fellow metal veterans Anthrax will join for select larger shows.

In addition, the band promises an expanded production: “huge stages in outdoor venues… the once-in-a-lifetime setlist of songs from the band’s first nine albums.” Frontman Bruce Dickinson stated that the group are loving revisiting the classic material:

> “I really enjoy belting out all these great old songs … some of them we haven’t played in the U.S. for over 20 years!!”

Why this matters

This leg of the tour is especially significant: it marks 45 years since Iron Maiden’s first North American visit during the 1981 “Killer” world tour. The LA show, scheduled at the BMO Stadium on 25 September, will represent the band’s 25th show in the City of Angels — a notable milestone.

For fans in North America, the additional dates mean a better chance of securing tickets — as the tour promises to be one of the biggest stadium-scale events the band has ever mounted in the region.

Ticketing and schedule

Fan-club presales began 28 October, with general public sales starting 31 October at 10 a.m. local time. According to published schedules:

August 29 – Toronto, ON (Megadeth)

September 3 – Montréal, QC (Megadeth & Anthrax)

September 5 – Harrison, NJ (Megadeth & Anthrax)

… and so on through to September 29 – San Antonio, TX (Alamodome)

With the newly added dates, the full itinerary will likely encompass more cities than initially listed.

What to expect

Fans attending can anticipate a powerhouse show built around Iron Maiden’s early catalogue (their first nine albums), complete with full-blown visual spectacle and energetic performances from all participating acts. The presence of Megadeth and Anthrax adds to the attraction: a multi-band metal event rather than just a single-headline stop.

If you’re planning to attend, it’s worth acting quickly: given the scale of the venues and the band’s long-awaited return to North America, high demand is expected.

For heavy-metal aficionados and loyal Iron Maiden devotees alike, the extra dates signal that the “Run For Your Lives” tour is shaping up to be a landmark event in the band’s extensive live-performance history.