Iron Maiden perform in Athens at the OAKA stadium

On May 23, 2026, the band Iron Maiden performed at the OAKA stadium in Athens as part of their 'Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026'. The gates to the venue opened at 17:00, with fans arriving as early as the morning to secure positions in the arena. The opening act, Anthrax, took the stage at 19:00. Iron Maiden, led by 67-year-old vocalist Bruce Dickinson, began their performance at 20:40. The setlist featured classic hits including 'The Number of the Beast', 'Phantom of the Opera', and 'Fear of the Dark'. While social media reports estimated the attendance at approximately 50,000 people, the event remained a significant gathering for fans of different generations. The concert lasted more than two hours in total. The event concluded successfully, marking another major international music performance in the Greek capital.