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Nicko Mcbrain reveals dates for his ‘Hello Boys And Girls!’ 2026 European tour

Author Benedetta Baldin - 12.6.2026

The beloved Iron Maiden drummer will go on a spoken-word tour in response to the recent announcement of “Hello Boys And Girls!” Nicko McBrain’s exciting, humorous, and intensely intimate autobiography, which will be released on October 22, 2026 via Harper Nonfiction, as per Blabbermouth. Beginning on October 26 in Frankfurt, McBrain will tour theatres in Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, captivating audiences with vibrant tales of a life well lived. This is an opportunity for fans to get up close and personal with one of the most well-known and admired men in rock history, featuring stories from behind the drum stool of one of Britain’s biggest bands ever, lessons gained from his turbulent beginnings, triumphant highs, and deepest lows.

  • Monday, October 26, 2026 – Alte Oper, Frankfurt, Germany
  • Tuesday, October 27, 2026 – Tanzbrunnen, Cologne, Germany
  • Thursday, October 29, 2026 – Passionskirche, Berlin, Germany
  • Friday, October 30, 2026 – Backstage, Munich, Germany
  • Tuesday, November 03, 2026 – 013, Tilburg, Netherlands
  • Sunday, November 08, 2026 – Savoy Theatre, Helsinki, Finland
  • Monday, November 09, 2026 – Rockefeller, Oslo, Norway
  • Wednesday, November 11, 2026 – Gota Lejon, Stockholm, Sweden
  • Friday, November 13, 2026 – DR Studio 2, Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Sunday, November 15, 2026 – Malta Metal Festival, St Julian’s, Malta
  • Wednesday, November 18, 2026 – Ambassador, Dublin, Ireland
  • Monday, November 23, 2026 – Glee Club, Birmingham, UK
  • Thursday, November 26, 2026 – Bush Hall, London, UK
  • Saturday, November 28, 2026 – The Gate, Cardiff, UK
  • Monday, November 30, 2026 – Komedia, Bath, UK
  • Tuesday, December 01, 2026 – Academy 2, Manchester, UK
  • Thursday, December 03, 2026 – Oran Mor, Glasgow, UK

More info can be found at nickomcbrain.co.uk.

Throughout his 42-year employment with Iron Maiden, Nicko’s powerful and brilliant drumming style, full of flair and technique, and his equally captivating stage presence helped shape the band’s dynamic sound, making him a metal icon. As a member of Iron Maiden, Nicko has performed on 14 studio albums, numerous live albums, and numerous international tours. He has sold over 100 million records worldwide and made a name for himself in the annals of rock history.