Iron Maiden in concert at Paris La Défense Arena: what's the opening act?

Published by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Photos by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Updated on July 16, 2025 at 07:33 a.m. · Published on July 15, 2025 at 07:33 a.m.
On Saturday July 19 and Sunday July 20, 2025, Iron Maiden are set to electrify the Paris La Défense Arena as part of their 50th anniversary "Run for Your Lives World Tour". But before the audience can get to grips with their legendary songs, there's a band on hand to turn up the heat. So, who is it? Who will have the honor of opening for Iron Maiden on July 19 and 20, 2025 at the Paris La Défense Arena? We answer!

" The Trooper", " Killers ", " Fear of the Dark " and " Run to the Hills "... These Iron Maiden hits are sure to be heard at the Paris La Défense Arena on Saturday July 19 and 20, 2025. This weekend, the legendary British band arrives at Europe's largest indoor venue as part of their"Run for Your Lives World Tour". This 30-date tour celebrates the 50-year career of this leading heavy metal band, who have become a benchmark for many!

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Attention metalheads! Iron Maiden announces its return to France for the 'Run For Your Lives World Tour'. The legendary British heavy metal band will be in concert at Paris La Défense Arena on Saturday July 19 and Sunday July 20, 2025. [Read more]

Before Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, Dave Murray and the rest of the band play live in Paris, fans at the Paris La Défense Arena can warm up with an opening act. So, who's been chosen to open the festivities? Who has the honor of taking to the stage in Paris, just before Iron Maiden?

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Well, Avatar will be turning up the heat on Saturday July 19 and Sunday July 20, 2025! The now-famous Swedish heavy metal band has been chosen to support Iron Maiden on the final 15 dates of Iron Maiden's European tour. The Scandinavian combo also played alongside Bruce Dickinson and co. at the opening night of Les Eurockéennes festival in Belfort on July 3.

Is it still necessary to introduce Avatar? Hailing from Gothenburg, Sweden, Avatar is an ultra-prolific band. Since its formation in 2001, the combo has released nine opuses, including"Dance Devil Dance", the latest of which came out in 2023. But Avatar is due to release its 10th opus soon, already marked by the excellent single " Captain Goat ".

Live, Avatar knows how to electrify crowds thanks to the boundless energy of its eccentric lead singer Johannes Eckerström, but also thanks to its flamboyant costumes and its universe blending circus and cabaret. A tasty mix that should thrill audiences at the Paris La Défense Arena on July 19 and 20, 2025.

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From July 19, 2025 to July 20, 2025

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    99 Jardin de l'Arche
    92000 Nanterre

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