Iron Maiden have confirmed Australian dates for their 2026 Run For Your Lives World Tour, with thrash metal pioneers Megadeth announced as very special guests for the November run.
Iron Maiden have confirmed Australian dates for their 2026 Run For Your Lives World Tour, with thrash metal pioneers Megadeth announced as very special guests for the November run.
Iron Maiden’s 50-Year Retrospective
The Run For Your Lives tour marks five decades since Iron Maiden’s formation in 1975. Rather than centring on a single album, the run has been positioned as a retrospective celebration, drawing from across the band’s extensive catalogue while maintaining the large-scale production and visual staging associated with recent tours.
Iron Maiden remain one of the few legacy heavy acts capable of sustaining arena-level production internationally, with consistent cross-generational audience demand.
Megadeth Join As Very Special Guests
Megadeth’s inclusion significantly elevates the Australian run. As one of the foundational acts of thrash metal’s “Big Four,” the band bring their own deep catalogue and established live draw.
The pairing positions the 2026 Australian leg as one of the more substantial heavy touring packages announced for the market in recent cycles, combining traditional heavy metal and thrash at arena scale.
Australian Dates – November 2026
Auckland – 7 November – Spark Arena
Adelaide – 11 November – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Melbourne – 13 November – AAMI Park
Sydney – 15 November – Allianz Stadium
Brisbane – 18 November – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Ticketing information is available via official outlets including Ticketmaster Australia and promoter TEG Dainty.
Arena-Scale Legacy Heavy Continues To Perform
The announcement reinforces the continued strength of heritage heavy metal acts within the Australian touring market. While newer subgenres dominate digital platforms, arena touring in Australia continues to favour legacy acts with established catalogues and production scale.
With Iron Maiden and Megadeth sharing the bill, the November 2026 run positions itself as a significant draw within the broader international heavy touring cycle.