Iron Maiden Announces 2026 Farewell Tour: ‘One Last Ride’ Marks the End of a Rock Legend’s Era — Dates and Cities Revealed – Watch Now ⬇️⬇️
After over four decades of electrifying performances, iconic albums, and unforgettable anthems, Iron Maiden has officially announced their farewell tour, titled One Last Ride, set to kick off in early 2026. The announcement marks the end of an era for the legendary British heavy metal band, whose influence has spanned generations and defined the genre for millions of fans worldwide.
The band revealed the news in a dramatic video posted to their official social media channels, featuring a cinematic montage of live footage, archival interviews, and a message from frontman Bruce Dickinson. “It’s been a hell of a journey,” Dickinson says in the video, “and now it’s time to bring the Maiden legacy to a thunderous close. We’re going out the way we came in — loud, proud, and heavier than ever.”
One Last Ride will take Iron Maiden across five continents, with a tour schedule that includes over 50 dates in 30 countries. The tour will begin on February 15, 2026, in Perth, Australia, and will wrap up with an emotional final performance in London’s O2 Arena on December 19, 2026.
Here are some of the key tour stops:
February 15 – Perth, Australia (RAC Arena)
March 5 – Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)
April 1 – São Paulo, Brazil (Allianz Parque)
May 10 – Mexico City, Mexico (Foro Sol)
June 7 – Los Angeles, CA (SoFi Stadium)
June 21 – New York, NY (Madison Square Garden)
July 15 – Paris, France (Accor Arena)
August 9 – Berlin, Germany (Mercedes-Benz Arena)
September 3 – Stockholm, Sweden (Friends Arena)
October 20 – Cape Town, South Africa (Cape Town Stadium)
December 19 – London, UK (O2 Arena)
Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, June 20, with fan presales beginning earlier that week. VIP packages and limited-edition farewell merchandise will also be available.
Iron Maiden’s final tour promises a career-spanning setlist, including tracks from their 1980 self-titled debut album all the way through 2021’s Senjutsu. Longtime manager Rod Smallwood emphasized the band’s commitment to going out on a high note. “This won’t just be a concert — it will be a celebration of everything Maiden stands for. We’re putting together the biggest production we’ve ever done, both visually and sonically.”
Fans are already buzzing with emotion, flooding social media with tributes and memories. Hashtags like #OneLastRide and #IronMaidenForever have begun trending worldwide, as longtime supporters prepare to say farewell to the band that gave them The Trooper, Run to the Hills, Fear of the Dark, and countless other metal anthems.
As the heavy metal giants gear up for one final global conquest, one thing is certain — Iron Maiden’s legacy will thunder on long after the final curtain falls.
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