An Ey Up Maiden show is a full-length live Iron Maiden tribute performance, typically between 90 minutes and two hours long, built around a setlist that covers the hits, rotates in deep cuts, and adapts to the venue and tour. If you're on the fence about coming to a gig and want to know what you're actually in for, this page answers the common questions without making you read a press kit.
The setlist
A typical Ey Up Maiden set contains 14 to 18 songs drawn from across Iron Maiden's catalogue. Expect the essentials: Run to the Hills, The Number of the Beast, The Trooper, Hallowed Be Thy Name, Fear of the Dark, and 2 Minutes to Midnight tend to make most setlists, though the exact rotation depends on the tour.
What makes our sets a bit different from the standard tribute act approach is that we build around the anniversary material and deep cuts as well as the singles. Our 2026 Piece of the Beast tour focuses on The Number of the Beast (1982) and Piece of Mind (1983), which means tracks like Revelations, Still Life, and Die With Your Boots On sit alongside the expected hits. Other tours rotate through different album focuses.
If you come to two Ey Up Maiden shows on the same tour, you'll hear roughly the same set. If you come to two shows a year apart, you probably won't.
The venues
We play pub, club, rock bar, and independent music venue shows, typically rooms holding between 100 and 400 people. Expect standing, not seated. Expect a bar. Expect to be close enough to the band that you can see what the guitarists are actually playing.
The venues we play most often include The Duck and Drake in Leeds, The Star and Garter in Manchester, Waterloo Music Bar in Blackpool, Sanctuary Rock Bar in Burnley, Jasper's Bar in Pontefract, and The Pub in Lancaster. Current tour dates are here.
The timings
Doors typically open at 7pm or 7.30pm depending on the venue. Support acts, when booked, usually play from around 8pm. Our main set tends to start between 9pm and 9.30pm and runs for 90 minutes to two hours including any encore. Gigs typically finish between 10.30pm and 11.30pm.
These are general patterns, not guarantees. Individual event pages and venue websites are the source of truth for specific timings on a given night.
The ticket prices
Ey Up Maiden tickets are typically priced between 8 and 15 pounds, with some larger or festival-style shows running higher. Advance tickets through venue websites or official platforms like Skiddle are usually a pound or two cheaper than paying on the door. Both options are fine; doors are rarely sold out but advance purchase is sensible for weekend gigs in smaller rooms.
The atmosphere
Northern rock and metal audiences tend to be committed, friendly, and loud. Expect people singing along. Expect beer. Expect the occasional air guitar. We've played plenty of rooms where the front row knows every word of The Trooper, including the guitar harmony bits that don't have words. That's the crowd we're trying to serve.
If you're new to live metal and slightly nervous, the venues we play are the easy end of the scale. These aren't moshpit rooms by default. They're rock bars and pubs where the music is the main event and the atmosphere is more gig-going-with-mates than festival survival exercise.
Eddie
Yes, sometimes. Not every show. Eddie the Head appearances depend on the venue's stage size and logistical practicality. If you come to a larger show or a festival appearance, the odds go up.
The short version
It's an Iron Maiden tribute gig in a pub or club, it runs about two hours, it costs about a tenner, and you'll know most of the songs. If you've ever listened to Iron Maiden on purpose, you'll have a good time. If you haven't, you'll still probably have a better night than the one you had planned.
Full tour dates and ticket links are here.
Frequently asked questions
How long is an Ey Up Maiden set?
90 minutes to two hours, typically 14 to 18 songs including any encore.
How much do Ey Up Maiden tickets cost?
Most shows are priced between 8 and 15 pounds. Larger shows and festival appearances can run higher. Advance tickets are usually slightly cheaper than paying on the door.
What songs do Ey Up Maiden play?
A mix of Iron Maiden hits (Run to the Hills, The Trooper, Fear of the Dark, Hallowed Be Thy Name, 2 Minutes to Midnight) and deep cuts that rotate by tour. Our 2026 Piece of the Beast tour focuses on The Number of the Beast and Piece of Mind material.
What time do Ey Up Maiden shows start?
Doors typically open at 7pm or 7.30pm. The main set usually starts between 9pm and 9.30pm. Check the specific venue's event page for exact timings on any given night.
Is Eddie the Head at every Ey Up Maiden gig?
No. Eddie appearances depend on venue size and logistics. Larger shows and festivals are more likely to include him.
Where can I buy Ey Up Maiden tickets?
Either through the venue's website, via platforms like Skiddle linked from our tour dates page, or on the door. Advance purchase is recommended for weekend shows in smaller rooms.
Are Ey Up Maiden shows suitable for first-time gig-goers?
Yes. The venues are pub and club rooms, not moshpits by default, and the crowds are generally friendly and knowledgeable.
Last updated: 12 April 2026.