Iron Maiden Announces Final Shows of Run for Your Lives Tour

The two-year trek will come to a close with two performances in Yokohama, Japan in November.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Iron Maiden has announced the final shows of the band's Run for Your Lives world tour. The two-year trek will come to a close with two performances in Yokohama, Japan, taking place on November 24 and 25. Tickets will go on sale on April 25.

Why it matters

This marks the end of Iron Maiden's extensive 50th anniversary tour, which has celebrated the band's early catalog and legacy. The Yokohama shows will be the final opportunity for fans to see the Run for Your Lives setlist before the band takes a break in 2027.

The details

The Run for Your Lives world tour first launched in Europe in 2025 and is set to come to North America in August. The trek focuses on the band's first nine albums, giving fans a chance to hear classic Maiden tracks live. After the Yokohama shows, the band plans to take a break in 2027 and won't return to the road until at least 2028.

  • The Run for Your Lives world tour first launched in Europe in 2025.
  • The tour is set to come to North America in August 2026.
  • The final two shows will take place on November 24 and 25, 2026 in Yokohama, Japan.
  • Tickets for the Yokohama shows will go on sale on April 25, 2026.

The players

Steve Harris

The bassist of Iron Maiden, who expressed excitement about the band's upcoming final shows of the tour in Japan.

Iron Maiden

The legendary British heavy metal band celebrating their 50th anniversary with the Run for Your Lives world tour.

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What they’re saying

“We are very excited to be bringing this RUN FOR YOUR LIVES TOUR to Japan later this year. And even more so as we are ending the entire two year world tour in Yokohama.”

— Steve Harris, Bassist, Iron Maiden (95xlive.com)

“I have always loved spending time in Japan, and we enjoy coming back whenever we can to play for our fans there. So it feels extra special for us to be sharing the final two nights of this incredible tour with you all in Japan. It's going to make it a truly memorable occasion for us all.”

— Steve Harris, Bassist, Iron Maiden (95xlive.com)

What’s next

After the Yokohama shows, Iron Maiden plans to take a break in 2027 and won't return to the road until at least 2028.

The takeaway

Iron Maiden's Run for Your Lives tour has been a celebration of the band's 50-year legacy, and the final shows in Yokohama will be a special send-off for fans before the group takes an extended break. The tour's focus on the band's early catalog has resonated with longtime fans, making these final performances all the more meaningful.