IRON MAIDEN Announce 2026 European Tour With Anthrax, Megadeth, Trivium & More

Iron Maiden have confirmed the opening acts for their massive spring/summer 2026 European tour—and the lineup is stacked. Two of thrash metal’s Big Four, Anthrax and Megadeth, will join the metal icons on select dates, along with Trivium and progressive powerhouse Evergrey.

The newly announced leg of Maiden’s Run For Your Lives Tour will hit major cities across Europe. Here are the dates and support acts:

05/23 – Athens, GRE – Oaka (with Anthrax)
05/26 – Sofia, BUL – Vasil Levski Stadium (with Anthrax)
05/28 – Bucharest, ROM – Arena Nationala (with Anthrax)
05/30 – Bratislava, SLO – Národný Futbalový Štadión (with Anthrax)
06/02 – Hannover, GER – Heinz von Heiden Arena (with Megadeth)
06/10 – Amsterdam, NET – Ziggo Dome (with Evergrey)
06/17 – Milan, ITA – San Siro Stadium (with Trivium)
06/22 – Paris, FRA – Paris La Défense Arena (with Evergrey)
06/28 – Lyon, FRA – Groupama Stadium (with Anthrax)
07/07 – Lisbon, POR – Estádio da Luz (with Anthrax)

As previously reported, the June 22nd Paris show will enforce strict smartphone restrictions, as Iron Maiden plan to film that performance for a future live release.

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