Iron Maiden’s “Legacy of the Beast” tour (2018–2022) was a groundbreaking global event, marking the first time a major music artist named a world tour after a video game. Inspired by their mobile game of the same name, the tour featured elaborate stage sets representing different game worlds, bringing the band’s iconic mascot, Eddie, to life in a way never seen before.
The tour spanned multiple continents, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. In 2019, Iron Maiden performed 44 shows across six countries in the Americas, playing to over 1.75 million fans . Notable performances included headlining the Download Festival in the UK, where they played to 80,000 fans, and Rock in Rio in Brazil, with an audience of 120,000 .
The 2020 leg was set to include concerts in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the Philippines, Israel, and Dubai, but many shows were postponed or canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic . The European leg was rescheduled to 2022, with performances in cities like Berlin, Paris, and Barcelona.
Fans from around the world attended the tour, with some traveling extensively to see multiple shows. For instance, one fan reported attending 16 shows across Europe and North America, including cities like Zürich, Lisbon, Madrid, Trieste, Zagreb, Krakow, Birmingham, London, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, Charlotte, Bristol, and Brooklyn .
The “Legacy of the Beast” tour was not just a concert series but a celebration of Iron Maiden’s rich history, combining music, gaming, and theatrical production to create an unforgettable experience for fans worldwide.
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