Iron Maiden to Skip Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction for Australia Tour

Iron Maiden will not attend their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on November 14, 2026, as the band will be performing in Australia during their “Run For Your Lives” 50th-anniversary world tour.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for November 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. However, Iron Maiden has confirmed performances in Melbourne on November 13 and Sydney on November 15, making attendance at the ceremony logistically impossible.

Band manager Rod Smallwood addressed the scheduling conflict directly, stating that the band will be on tour in Australia around the November date of the induction ceremony. He emphasized that fans always come first and that the shows will go on as planned.

The Australasian leg of the “Run For Your Lives” tour includes dates in Auckland, Adelaide, and Brisbane, with support from Megadeth. The tour launched on November 7 with two shows at Spark Arena in Auckland, followed by stops at Adelaide Entertainment Centre on November 11, AAMI Park on November 13, Allianz Stadium on November 15, and concluding with two nights at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on November 18 and 19.

Iron Maiden has been eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 2005 and earned approximately 395,000 fan votes in the 2026 induction cycle. The 2026 class also includes Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan.

The members being honored include Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, Nicko McBrain, Adrian Smith, Dave Murray, and Janick Gers, as well as former members Dennis Stratton, Paul Di’Anno, Blaze Bayley, and the late Clive Burr.