The Hall announced the UK rockers were named among the inductees for the 2026 event, which will be taped on November 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with the event set to debut in December on ABC and Disney+.
The news comes as Iron Maiden are marking its 50th anniversary with an extensive world tour this year, which will see them unable to attend the Rock Hall ceremony due to a busy travel schedule with shows booked on the other side of the world in mid-November.
“We’d like to thank the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for including us (and former members who were all part of our story) in the 2026 roll call of inductees,” says band manager Rod Smallwood. “Iron Maiden have always been about our relationship with our fans above anything else, including awards and industry accolades. However, having said that, it’s always nice to be recognised and honoured for any achievements within the music industry too!
“It also seems appropriate for the band to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year as we continue our 50th anniversary celebrations with our Run For Your Lives World Tour visiting the Americas and beyond. We would also like to congratulate our fellow 2026 inductees and extend our gratitude as ever to our fans for their loyalty, perseverance and support for over 50 years now! See you all, somewhere on tour.”
Artists or bands become eligible for Rock Hall nomination 25 years after releasing their first commercial recording.
The Class of 2026 also includes Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross and the Wu-Tang Clan; as well as Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte and Gram Parsons with the Early Influence Award; Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller and Rick Rubin with the Musical Excellence Award; and Ed Sullivan with the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
Ticket on-sale information for the 2026 Induction Ceremony will be announced at a later date.
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