Iron Maiden Knebworth 2026 Lineup Announced

Iron Maiden Announces 2026 UK⁤ Headline Show at Knebworth & European Tour

Here’s a ⁤breakdown of the news:

* Iron Maiden is extending their 50th anniversary ‘Run For Your Lives’ tour with a European stadium tour in 2026.
* They will headline a major UK show at Knebworth Park, Hertfordshire on⁢ Saturday, July 11th. This is a‍ “weekend event”⁤ starting on Friday, July 10th for ‍camping ticket holders.
* Supporting ⁤acts include: The Darkness, ⁢The Hu, Airbourne,⁢ and The Almighty.
* The event will feature: A large⁢ “Eddie’s Dive Bar,” Maiden-themed food stalls,⁣ and a generally immersive “Maiden World”⁤ experience.
* Tickets go on sale Saturday, September 27th at 10am and can be purchased here.
* Manager Rod Smallwood explained they ⁤wanted ⁢to do something special to follow up the success of their previous tour and chose Knebworth due to its legendary status and the space to create a unique fan experience. He referenced past performances ⁢there by Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, and ⁣Queen, as well as Iron Maiden’s⁢ previous ‍appearances at Sonisphere.
* justin Hawkins of‍ the Darkness ⁤ expressed⁢ his excitement about supporting Iron Maiden at Knebworth.