Iron Maiden, Future Past Tour brings British metal icons back to Germany

Iron Maiden return to German arenas with new dates on their ongoing Future Past Tour. The British heavy metal band extend the run into 2026, adding shows in Berlin and Cologne as part of a wider European and UK leg according to the tour overview on their official website.

New German dates on the Future Past Tour

The fresh German anchors for the Future Past Tour are arena shows in Berlin and Cologne, giving fans in two of the country’s key live markets another chance to see Iron Maiden’s current stage production built around Senjutsu and Somewhere in Time. The band’s official tour page lists these concerts among a series of European arena and festival dates, underscoring Germany’s role as a central stop on the extended run.

For the Berlin show, the listing highlights one of the city’s major indoor venues, tying into the band’s long-standing relationship with the German capital, while Cologne’s arena date strengthens the west German presence on the itinerary. Ticketing platforms such as Eventim mirror these entries with on-sale information and seat maps, confirming the dates and venues for the German leg.

European & UK routing around Germany

Beyond Berlin and Cologne, Iron Maiden’s 2026 routing for the Future Past Tour continues across continental Europe and the UK, with further shows in countries such as France, Spain, Italy, Poland and the Netherlands as reflected in venue and promoter listings. This pattern shows the group maintaining a pan-European presence, interlocking German dates with neighboring territories.

In the UK, the schedule includes major city stops that connect the tour back to the band’s home market, often using arenas and large outdoor sites that match Iron Maiden’s established stadium-scale reputation. That combination of German anchors and UK homecoming shows illustrates how the tour bridges the band’s continental fan base with their domestic audience.

How the work sounds

Musically, Iron Maiden’s current touring focus connects directly to their seventeenth studio album Senjutsu, released in September 2021, and the mid-1980s classic Somewhere in Time. On the Future Past Tour, the band builds the set list largely around these two records, combining newer material such as The Writing on the Wall with fan favorites like Wasted Years and Heaven Can Wait for a narrative that spans decades.

The sound of Senjutsu, produced by long-time collaborator Kevin Shirley, leans into expansive song structures and layered guitar arrangements, while Somewhere in Time represents their early integration of guitar synth textures into the classic twin-guitar attack. That mix of eras gives the tour’s repertoire an unusually strong thematic coherence, balancing the progressive leanings of the recent album with the melodic drive of their 1980s work.

Where the act stands

Iron Maiden’s next confirmed live date on the extended Future Past Tour is a 2026 arena show in Berlin, followed shortly afterwards by the Cologne concert, both listed on the band’s official tour schedule and associated German ticketing platforms.

Disclaimer: All tour dates, venues and chart positions mentioned are based on the latest available information from official band channels, German ticketing providers and chart organizations. Changes to schedules or certifications may occur; fans should check the official Iron Maiden website and local ticket platforms for up-to-date details before planning travel or purchases.