Iron Maiden Knebworth 2026 Lineup Announced
- * Iron Maiden is extending their 50th anniversary 'Run For Your Lives' tour with a European stadium tour in 2026.
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.
