What to know
- Iron Maiden performs at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena on Saturday and Sunday, kicking off the North America leg of their Run For Your Lives 50th anniversary tour.
- Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with Megadeth expected at 7:25 p.m. Iron Maiden will take the stage at 8:50 p.m.
- Tickets for the concert are still available, with the cheapest listed seats starting at $150.25 at the time of publication.
- Fans can reach Scotiabank Arena directly from Union Station using TTC or GO Transit.
- Scotiabank Arena is cashless and has restrictions on the size and type of bags permitted inside.
Metalheads, run to the hills…or maybe just to Scotiabank Arena, as the legendary heavy metal band will be taking the stage this Saturday and Sunday for their Run For Your Lives world tour.
The British band won’t be the only one commanding the stage; California heavy metal four-piece Megadeth will be on the lineup as well.
Partially obstructed lower bowl tickets for Iron Maiden’s Saturday and Sunday shows at Scotiabank Arena are still available starting at $158.25.
What time do doors open?
Doors to Scotiabank open at 6:30 p.m. The opener, Megadeth, is expected to take the stage at 7:25 p.m and perform a roughly one hour set.
What time do Iron Maiden go on stage?
Iron Maiden is set to go on stage at 8:50 p.m. and perform a roughly one-and-a-half hour set. Scotiabank Arena doesn’t have a hard curfew, but concerts usually end at around 11 p.m.
What’s the easiest way to get to the venue?
Taking the TTC or GO Transit are the easiest ways to access Scotiabank Arena. Concertgoers can take the GO Train to Union Station and walk a few minutes through the station concourse to the venue.
Alternatively, fans can take the subway to Union Station, or hop on the 510 streetcar at Spadina Station and ride to the terminus stop.
The parking spots under Scotiabank Arena are usually reserved for private suite holders and office tenants, but there are plenty of public parking spots in the underground lot at Maple Leaf Square that are a short indoor walk to the venue.
There are only four accessible parking spaces available for those with disabilities. If you need accessible parking, contact the venue’s Fan Services for more information.
Gate 1 at Scotiabank Arena is currently closed off for ongoing construction. All other gates are open, but allow extra time for security and bag check.
Can I bring a bag to Scotiabank Arena?
Due to safety and security protocols, only small clutches, belt bags, fanny packs, or clear bags are permitted inside the venue to help streamline screening for guests.
Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a refillable plastic water bottle no larger than 32 oz (946 ml).
Can I pay with cash at Scotiabank Arena?
Fans are reminded that Scotiabank Arena is a cashless venue, so be sure to bring a debit card, credit card, or another form of electronic payment for merchandise and concessions.
What songs will Iron Maiden perform?
Concertgoers can expect the heavy metal to perform a mix of fan-favourite hits from the last 50 years and some deep cuts. Here are some songs expected to appear on their setlist:
- “Murders in the Rue Morgue”
- “Wrathchil’
- “Phantom of the Opera”
- “Infinite Dreams”
- “Powerslave”
- “2 Minutes to Midnight”
- “Run to the Hills”
- “Seventh Son of a Seventh Son”
- “The Trooper”
- “Hallowed Be Thy Name”
- “Iron Maiden”
