Iconic Iron Maiden to rock Budapest in 2025 as part of their 50th anniversary tour

Iron Maiden is set to return to Budapest next year, marking another milestone performance. In May 2025, the legendary British rock band will kick off the European leg of their “Run For Your Lives” world tour at the Budapest Sportarena. This tour celebrates the 50th anniversary of the band’s founding in 1975 and will feature a setlist showcasing music from their early, career-defining decades, according to the event’s organiser, Live Nation.

Half a century of Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden. Photo: depositphotos.com

Following their Budapest show on 27 May, the tour will continue across Europe, with a total of 27 performances in stadiums, arenas, and festivals. The song selection will draw from Iron Maiden’s first nine studio albums, covering everything from their 1980 debut album Iron Maiden to 1992’s Fear of the Dark, in honor of the band’s half-century of heavy metal dominance.

Fans can expect a rare treat, with the band promising to perform tracks that haven’t been played in years, and some that may never be heard live again.

Supporting artist: Halestorm

Halestorm. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Supporting Iron Maiden during this part of the tour, including the Budapest show, will be American rock band Halestorm. Iron Maiden doesn’t need to be dusted off for their anniversary – they’re currently touring under “The Future Past,” keeping them actively engaged with their fans.

Iron Maiden has performed in Hungary 14 times, Telex reports, most recently in 2022 at the Groupama Arena. Earlier this year, lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson also had a solo show at Barba Negra. Their first-ever Hungarian concert took place in 1984, drawing nearly 50,000 fans to the parking lot of the old Budapest Sports Hall.

The band’s origins

The band’s name originates from a fictional torture device, and they were formed by bassist Steve Harris in December 1975. After several lineup changes, the band’s classic lineup took shape in 1982. Between 1982 and 1986, Iron Maiden hit their peak, constantly touring with albums like The Number of the Beast, Piece of Mind, and Powerslave. Frontman Bruce Dickinson briefly left the band in 1993, replaced by Blaze Bayley, but he returned in 1999, bringing an end to a challenging period for the band.

The current lineup. Top: Steve Harris (L), Dave Murray (R). Middle: Adrian Smith (L), Bruce Dickinson (R). Bottom: Nicko McBrain (L), Janick Gers (R). Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Iron Maiden’s most recent studio album, Senjutsu, was released in 2021. The current lineup consists of Dickinson, Harris, guitarists Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Janick Gers, and drummer Nicko McBrain, who is back after recovering from a stroke earlier this year. The band was inducted into Hollywood’s RockWalk in 2005, and with over 100 million albums sold and nearly 2,500 performances in 64 countries, they remain one of the most iconic names in rock.

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