Iron Maiden legend Nicko McBrain has announced a spoken word tour across Europe and the UK for late 2026. The tour follows the announcement of his forthcoming autobiography, Hello Boys And Girls!, which is scheduled for publication on 22 October 2026. Beginning in Frankfurt on 26 October, the tour will visit Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Malta, Ireland and the UK.
An Evening With Nicko McBrain will see the celebrated drummer share stories from his remarkable life and career, including his years with Iron Maiden, his early days as a musician, personal challenges and life lessons learned along the way.
“It’s been a real honour to write my very own autobiography,” Nicko McBrain said, “and have the chance to walk down memory lane, revisiting all the experiences that have made me who I am and brought me to where I am today.
“And I’m thrilled and delighted to be taking those stories on the road and share them all with you. I feel truly blessed to be able to say Hello Boys And Girls to you all in person later this year.
“We’re going to have a lot of fun together, so come and join me for a great night out. I’ve got a LOT of stories I want to tell you all!”
Part stand-up show and part audience interaction, the evenings promise candid stories, humour and insights from one of Heavy Metal’s most admired figures. Fans can expect tales from behind the drum kit, reflections on a career spanning more than four decades with Iron Maiden and a closer look at the experiences featured in his forthcoming memoir.
The UK dates include Birmingham, London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester and Glasgow, with tickets going on sale next week.
Hello Boys And Girls! will be published in hardback, ebook and audio formats via Harper Non Fiction on 22 October 2026.
An Evening With Nicko McBrain – Europe Dates
26th Oct – Alte Oper, Frankfurt, Germany
27th Oct – Tanzbrunnen, Cologne, Germany
29th Oct – Passionskirche, Berlin, Germany
30th Oct – Backstage, Munich, Germany
3rd Nov – 013, Tilburg, Netherlands
8th Nov – Savoy Theatre, Helsinki, Finland
9th Nov – Rockefeller, Oslo, Norway
11th Nov – Gota Lejon, Stockholm, Sweden
13th Nov – DR Studio 2, Copenhagen, Denmark
15th Nov – Malta Metal Festival, St Julian’s, Malta
