Iron Maiden Announce Full Eddfest Weekend Plans For Knebworth 2026

Iron Maiden have confirmed the full schedule for their fan-driven EDDFEST takeover of Knebworth House, celebrating the band’s 50th anniversary across Friday 10 and Saturday 11 July 2026.

Promised as a Maiden World experience, the 48-hour event combines live music with themed areas, bars and attractions built around the band’s mascot Eddie. Weekend campers get early access on Friday, ahead of Saturday’s main arena opening and Iron Maiden’s headline set on the Run For Your Lives tour billed as the band’s last UK show until at least 2028. Full details are at IronMaiden.com.

What’s Inside EDDFEST

• Infinite Dreams Museum Experience – a walk-through display of stage props and relics inspired by the Infinite Dreams book.
• Maidenville – featuring the biggest Eddie’s Dive Bar yet, a second stage, and Eddie’s Emporium.
• Unfair Funfair – rides and Eddie-themed games.
• Camping, glamping and motorhome options for the Friday and Saturday nights.

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Event Details

With fans guessing over the weekend that Knebworth House was to be the location for the mystery Iron Maiden show on 11 July 2026, hotels

Event Details

With fans guessing over the weekend that Knebworth House was to be the location for the mystery Iron Maiden show on 11 July 2026, hotels were snapped up, and the rumours have now proved to be correct. Following in the footsteps of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and Queen, Iron Maiden will join the historic roster that have played what Knebworth House custodian Henry Lytton Cobbold describes as The Greatest Rock Venue In The World.

“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,” Iron Maiden manager Rod Smallwood said. “But we wanted to do something a bit different, especially as it would be hard to top the show at London Stadium.”

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July 11, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

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Knebworth House

Knebworth Park, Stevenage SG1 2AX

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Friday Night: Maidenville Second Stage

Friday night is dedicated to warm-up entertainment for campers, featuring full sets from:

• Stray
• Maiden United
• Airforce
• Tony Moore’s Awake
• Hair Metal Glamageddon

Saturday: Main Stage Line-Up

Saturday’s curated bill leads into Iron Maiden’s headline show, with support from:

• The Almighty
• Airbourne
• The Hu
• The Darkness