The legendary heavy metal band Iron Maiden is back in France. As part of their RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR celebrating the band’s 50th anniversary, Iron Maiden will be stopping off at the Paris La Défense Arena on Saturday July 19 and Sunday July 20, 2025. The band Avatar will open the show for what promises to be a legendary concert.

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British heavy metal legends Iron Maiden are recognized as one of the most influential bands in rock history. The band has spanned more than four decades with unwavering energy and passion, profoundly shaping the heavy metal genre with their distinctive sound, outstanding stage performances and iconic albums.
For this tour, the Brits promise a setlist that fans will long remember, with one of the most elaborate and spectacular shows the band has ever produced.

A half-century of business
In 50 years, Iron Maiden have established themselves as a pillar of the genre and set the standard for heavy metal. From their beginnings in the 80s, they have been at the forefront of the scene with legendary albums such as Iron Maiden but also The Number Of The Beast or Powerslave with iconic songs such as Run To The Hills, Hallowed Be Thy Name, Aces High, The Trooper…
In 2025, Bruce Dickinson and his band embark on a Run For Your Lives world tour. From the first Iron Maiden album to Fear Of The Dark, the Brits promise a setlist that fans will long remember, with one of the most elaborate and spectacular shows the band has ever produced!
back to PARIS LA Défense Arena
Already scheduled to perform at the Paris La Défense Arena in 2022, Iron Maiden put on a two-hour extravaganza of pyrotechnics and decorations. The band set the packed arena ablaze, and the audience was totally won over by the British band’s performance.
Europe’s largest concert hall was the scene of a metal evening kicked off by Lord of the Lost and Airbourne. Iron Maiden then showed off their masterful showmanship. To the sound of the band’s most mythical songs, Steve Harris and his band put on one spectacular show after another.
For band singer Bruce Dickinson, Paris is “a second home” for Iron Maiden. Welcome back!