Iron Maiden Continues Australia Tour Despite Rock Hall Induction
Iron Maiden will continue their Australia tour despite the band’s Rock Hall induction. The group is part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The induction ceremony is set for Nov. 14 in Los Angeles.
Tour dates remain unchanged
The Run For Your Lives World Tour will proceed as scheduled in Australasia. Management confirmed the performances will not be altered by the Los Angeles ceremony.
The Australasian run begins with two nights at Spark Arena in Auckland. The first show is Nov. 7, followed by Nov. 8. Australia dates kick off Nov. 11 in Adelaide.
Confirmed Australian and New Zealand shows
- Nov. 7 — Spark Arena, Auckland
- Nov. 8 — Spark Arena, Auckland
- Nov. 11 — Adelaide Entertainment Centre
- Nov. 13 — AAMI Park, Melbourne
- Nov. 15 — Allianz Stadium, Sydney
- Nov. 18 — Brisbane Entertainment Centre
- Nov. 19 — Brisbane Entertainment Centre (added second show)
Management and production
Manager Rod Smallwood told Billboard that the band prioritised its audience. He stressed the shows will go on and fans can expect the scheduled dates.
Megadeth will join Iron Maiden as special guests for the Australasian leg. TEG Dainty is producing the seven-date, five-city tour.
Milestone timing
The Australasian concerts will form the penultimate stop of the band’s 50th anniversary celebrations. This visit marks Iron Maiden’s eighth tour of the region since November 1982.
Band background and recent activity
Formed in East London in 1975, the band has released 17 studio albums. They have sold more than 100 million records worldwide.
Iron Maiden has performed over 2,500 shows across 64 countries. In September 2021, Senjutsu debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, their highest chart position.
Documentary and recognition
A feature documentary, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition, is due in cinemas on May 7 through Universal Pictures International. The Rock Hall induction follows earlier nominations in 2021 and 2023.
Fans looking for updates can follow announcements from the band and Filmogaz.com for ticket and schedule details. Iron Maiden continues to tour Australia while celebrating major career milestones.
