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Matt Mills

“Something groundbreaking for our fans”: Iron Maiden turn only 2026 UK show into its own festival, including acts featuring band’s former members

Iron maiden onstage in 2025.

Iron Maiden have turned their upcoming concert at Stevenage’s Knebworth House into a two-day festival.

The British heavy metal titans announced on Tuesday (February 17) that their scheduled gig on Saturday, July 11 will have a warm-up day the day before. It will feature what they call ‘Maiden World’, which includes a stage with live bands who have connections to Maiden, as well as a funfair, a museum celebrating their 50th anniversary and an expanded bar.

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