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Iron Maiden Unveils EddFest: Two-Day 50th-Anniversary Festival at Knebworth, July 10–11, 2026

Organizers bill it as a one-off 'Maiden world' before the band's final U.K. show until at least 2028.

Overview

  • Iron Maiden will headline Saturday after a main-stage bill running in order: The Almighty, Airbourne, The Hu and The Darkness.
  • Friday offers early access for campers with second-stage sets by Stray, Maiden United, Airforce, Tony Moore's Awake and Hair Metal Glamageddon.
  • The site includes the Infinite Dreams Museum Experience plus Maidenville with the biggest Eddie’s Dive Bar yet, an Unfair Funfair and Eddie’s Emporium.
  • Festival programming creates a curated, immersive environment across two days with themed zones, fan activities and on-site camping.
  • Tickets are on sale via ironmaiden.knebworth.com, myticket.co.uk and Ticketmaster, with camping passes sold separately.