KNEBWORTH House is being transformed into a music venue again for the first time since 2022 for a massive show from British rock legends.
The group have announced they will return to the grounds of the stately home in for the first time in years for the headline concert on July 11.
The metal band have announced they will return to Knebworth in July 2026
Fans went wild for the British heavy metal band over the summer in France
there on July 11 with support from The Darkness, The Hu, Airbourne and The Almighty.
Tickets for the show will go on sale through their website this Saturday at 10am.
The concert has built hopes that the stage will be set for to also return to Knebworth in 2026 – which will mark exactly 30 years since their two landmark gigs there.
Iron Maiden kicked off their Run For Your Lives 50th anniversary world tour earlier this summer and will continue it across Europe in 2026.
The show in will feature a string of interactive experiences, Maiden-themed food and other stands, including their own take on the historic Knebworth Fayre.
Maiden last played at Knebworth in 2014 when they headlined Sonisphere music festival.
Their manager Rod Smallwood said, “We knew that we had to bring the Run For Your Lives show back to the UK again next summer as there was such a phenomenal demand for tickets this year but we wanted to do something a bit different especially as it would be hard to top the show at London Stadium!
“Well, we think that Knebworth is the solution – besides being a legendary venue for historic concerts over the years going right back to Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, the Stones and Queen – it also gives us the outdoor space and control to create something very special for our fans.”
The Sun told last month how Oasis had been offered four huge shows at Knebworth House next year to celebrate the anniversary of their concerts there, following the success of their 2025 reunion tour.
They are believed to be considering the offer, having already sold out stadiums across the world, with exceptional demand in the UK.
If they do return to Knebworth, they would beat their former foe Robbie Williams’ achievement of playing there three times.
They kicked off the UK leg of their in June to mark ’s 50th anniversary.
The group started proceedings with Murders In The Rue Morgue, then later played Killers — tracks they haven’t performed live since their Ed Hunter Tour 26 years ago.
As well as roaring rock, the band made a point of paying tribute to their longtime drummer Nicko McBrain, who .
While in July, tributes , Paul Mario Day, who died aged 69.
The legend’s death was announced by the band More, who he joined after leaving .
Day was recruited by bassist when he formed Iron Maiden in 1975 but was replaced by Bruce Dickinson in 1981.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the great MORE vocalist Paul Mario Day,” they wrote on
“Paul was a huge part of the (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) from his time in an early version of Iron Maiden and of course his fantastic performance on the ‘Warhead’ album.
“He was a well loved figure in British and played many memorable shows not least the legendary 1981 Monsters of Rock show at Castle Donington with , Whitesnake/David Coverdale as well as tours with Def Leppard and many other legendary artists.
“Mike Freeland remembers him fondly as a ‘bloody great vocalist!’
“It’s an honour for us to continue to play his music and we will always think of him every time we hit the opening notes to ‘Warhead’.
“We send our deepest condolences to Paul’s family and friends and also the many fans around the world who love his music.
“Play his music loud and sing along!
“Thank you. Rock in peace Paul.”
Bruce Dickinson, Simon Dawson, Steve Harris and Janick Gers earlier this year
Bruce wowed the crowds at Co-op Live in Manchester back in June
The opening night of the U.S. leg of The Future Past World Tour in 2024
Guitarist Adrian Smith, guitarist Dave Murray, singer Bruce Dickinson, drummer Clive Burr and bassist Steve Harris in 1982 
