On October 4, 2024, Iron Maiden kicked off the North American leg of their The Future Past Tour in Chula Vista, California. With a 15-song set, the legendary band once again demonstrated why they remain one of the major forces in global Heavy Metal.
A setlist focused on the past and the present
The Future Past tour highlights two key albums from Iron Maiden’s career: Senjutsu (2021) and the 1986 classic Somewhere in Time. These two discs represent two thirds of the set, supplemented by tracks from five other emblematic albums of the group. Among the highlights of the concert, the live performance of Alexander the Great particularly marked the fans, a legendary title which has practically never been played on stage.
Iron Maiden, still led by the tireless Bruce Dickinson, proves that age is just a number. At 66, Dickinson is in brilliant form, hitting all the high notes with the same fiery passion as when she started. The rest of the band, too, delivers an energy that seems to defy time, which explains why Iron Maiden has continued to dominate the scene for so many years.
The complete setlist for the evening (October 4, 2024):
- Caught Somewhere in Time
- Stranger in a Strange Land
- The Writing on the Wall
- Days of Future Past
- The Time Machine
- The Prisoner
- Death of the Celts
- Can I Play With Madness
- Heaven Can Wait
- Alexander the Great
- Fear of the Dark
- Iron Maiden
- Hell on Earth
- The Trooper
- Wasted Years
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Europe in 2025: Iron Maiden back in the big arenas
After conquering North America, Iron Maiden will tour Europe in 2025, with concerts planned in iconic stadiums and festivals. European fans are eagerly awaiting these performances which will feature the group’s classics as well as more recent songs. Among the most anticipated dates, the group will perform at the Eurockéennes festival in Belfort on July 3, at the Hallenstadion in Zurich on July 9, and especially at the Paris La Défense Arena on July 19, a legendary venue that can accommodate more than 40,000 people. spectators.
The concerts will also include performances at iconic venues such as the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki and the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid, not forgetting a show at the London Stadium in front of more than 60,000 fans.
European dates to remember in 2025:
- July 3: Eurockéennes Festival, Belfort, France
- 9 juillet: Hallenstadion, Zurich, Suisse
- July 19: Paris La Défense Arena, Paris, France
An accessible tour for fans
In addition to these major concerts, Iron Maiden made a decision that delighted fans: avoiding the use of dynamic pricing, which can significantly increase ticket prices. By opposing this practice, the group shows its commitment to its audience and its roots, ensuring that its concerts are accessible to all.
Tickets for the European tour have already been on sale since September 27, and many fans have rushed to reserve their place for these shows which promise to be unforgettable.
