BLUNT understands that Iron Maiden will announce a 2026 Australian stadium tour next week, with Sydney’s Allianz Stadium confirmed as part of the run.
Multiple sources have indicated the band’s ongoing Run For Your Lives world tour will extend to Australia later this year, bringing with it the full scale stadium production currently moving through Europe and North America as part of Maiden’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
The Iron Maiden 2026 Australian tour is expected to be announced next week. This is not shaping as an arena lap. Allianz Stadium points clearly to a large format headline show, consistent with the band’s current world run, which has leaned heavily into stadium scale production. Additional east coast dates are likely to be revealed when the announcement lands.
Part Of A Bigger 50 Year Moment
Iron Maiden have been in full anniversary mode across 2026. The Run For Your Lives tour has leaned into their five decade legacy, delivering a career spanning set and one of the most ambitious stage builds of their history.
Just days ago the band unveiled plans for a major UK celebration, announcing EddFest at Knebworth, a one off festival event built around their 50 year milestone and stacked with heavy hitters including The Hu and The Darkness.
An Australian stadium run fits squarely into that global anniversary narrative.
Timing Points To Late November Or Early December
The current international routing offers a clear window.
The South American leg of the tour wraps in early November, and the band are expected to take a touring break in 2027. That leaves a strong possibility that Australia becomes one of the final stops on this world run.
Based on freight logistics, international routing patterns and stadium availability, late November through early December shapes as the most realistic timeframe for Sydney.
Allianz Stadium’s involvement signals this will be one of the biggest rock events of the year.
Official dates, ticketing details and full routing are expected to be revealed next week.
More to come.
When will Iron Maiden announce their 2026 Australian tour? The official announcement is expected next week.
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