British heavy metal icons Iron Maiden launched their highly anticipated “Run For Your Lives” world tour last night, May 27th, at Budapest’s Papp László Sportaréna—and they’ve just dropped an official video recap of the show to mark the occasion.
This electrifying concert wasn’t just the first stop on the tour; it also introduced Simon Dawson, who stepped in as the band’s new drummer following Nicko McBrain’s departure last December. Fans were treated to an unforgettable night celebrating the band’s history, with a special setlist spanning Steve Harris’s 50 years at the helm of Iron Maiden. From their eponymous debut album Iron Maiden to the Fear of the Dark, the band’s early discography came roaring back to life in one of their most spectacular stage productions to date.
The Budapest concert sets the tone for the rest of the tour, with an impressive 31 more dates scheduled across European stadiums, festivals, and arenas. With over a million tickets sold and many shows already sold out, fans eager to catch Iron Maiden live should stay vigilant—additional tickets will likely be released from venue and production holds as the dates approach, and even on the day of the shows.
The “Run For Your Lives” world tour is part of Iron Maiden‘s broader 50th-anniversary celebrations. These celebrations will include special “fan meet-up” events in various cities, featuring Eddie’s official pop-up dive bar. These bars will offer Trooper beer and Darkest Red wine, food, exclusive merchandise, and entertainment. More details are available on ironmaiden.com, though the band will not be present at these events. Additionally, a feature-length documentary film will be released in cinemas worldwide later this year via Universal Pictures Content Group, and an official hardback book celebrating 50 years of Iron Maiden will be published by Thames & Hudson. More information on these releases is expected soon.
Setlist for Budapest show was as follows:
01. Murders In The Rue Morgue (first performance since September 2, 2005)
02. Wrathchild (first performance since July 2, 2017)
03. Killers (first performance since October 1, 1999)
04. Phantom Of The Opera (first performance since July 5, 2014)
05. The Number Of The Beast
06. The Clairvoyant (first performance since October 2, 2013)
07. Powerslave (first performance since July 22, 2017)
08. 2 Minutes To Midnight (first performance since October 15, 2019)
09. Rime Of The Ancient Mariner (first performance since April 2, 2009)
10. Run To The Hills
11. Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son (first performance since July 5, 2014)
12. The Trooper
13. Hallowed Be Thy Name
14. Iron Maiden
Encore:
15. Aces High
16. Fear Of The Dark
17. Wasted Years
