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Heavy metal giants Iron Maiden have confirmed that mobile phones will be strictly prohibited during their highly anticipated show at Paris La Défense Arena next summer. The decision comes as part of their effort to create a truly immersive live experience for fans, and also because the Paris concert will be professionally filmed for a future live release.
The band, who have been rocking stages for five decades, announced earlier this week the 2026 European leg of their milestone Run For Your Lives Tour. This special anniversary run will celebrate 50 years of Iron Maiden, tracing their journey from a scrappy East London band to one of the most influential forces in heavy metal history. The tour will include ten major stops across Europe, culminating in a grand finale in the UK on Saturday, July 11, at a still undisclosed location.
Just like their 2025 shows, Iron Maiden are asking fans to minimize mobile phone use throughout the tour. For nine of the ten concerts, fans are “strongly encouraged” to keep devices tucked away and focus on the music. But in Paris, things will go one step further: phones won’t just be discouraged they’ll be banned entirely.
To enforce this, the band has brought in Yondr, a San Francisco-based company known for its patented phone-locking technology. Upon arrival, fans will be required to place their phones inside a secure pouch that remains locked during the performance. This system has been used by other major artists including Ghost, Jack White, Arctic Monkeys, and Bob Dylan, all of whom have praised its ability to restore intimacy and authenticity to live performances.
Iron Maiden’s decision reflects a growing trend among artists who feel mobile phones can disrupt the atmosphere of concerts. Instead of glowing screens and constant filming, the aim is to bring the crowd’s attention back to the stage and the shared energy of live music. For Iron Maiden, a band renowned for their elaborate stage productions, intricate musicianship, and powerful storytelling, this makes perfect sense. Their concerts are more than just shows they’re theatrical events designed to be lived in the moment.
The Paris concert on Monday, June 22, will be especially significant since it is being recorded for a future release. For both the band and their fans, the phone ban ensures the recording captures not just the performance but also the undivided enthusiasm of the crowd. In a way, fans present that night will be contributing directly to Iron Maiden’s legacy.
As the countdown begins for the Run For Your Lives Tour, anticipation is already building. Iron Maiden’s loyal fanbase, known as the “Troopers,” are expected to travel from across the globe to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime celebration. With the band promising unforgettable performances and a rare phone-free atmosphere, the 2026 European tour is shaping up to be one of their most memorable chapters yet.
