Metallica's M72 world tour is coming to London in 2026 for two massive shows: dates, ticket prices, presale, seating map and everything you need to know
Heavy metal heads, we've got massive news – Metallica is coming to London next summer. The legendary American band has announced that it'll be bringing its M72 tour to Europe in 2026.
The huge world tour began in 2023 to support Metallica's eleventh studio album 72 Seasons. M72 stopped by Castle Donington for Download Festival two years ago but hasn't come to the UK since. Until now.
Metallica will play four shows in the UK next year, including two here in the capital. For those, the band will bring its tradition of 'No Repeat Weekends', playing each night with entirely different support acts and setlists. Here's everything you need to know if you want to get your hands on tickets.
When are Metallica playing in London?
The band will be at London Stadium on Friday, July 3 and Sunday, July 5, 2026.
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When do Metallica tickets go on sale?
You'll be able to get your hands on two-day tickets from 10am on Friday, May 30, 2025. Find them on Ticketmaster here.
Single day tickets will go on sale on July 25.
Is there a presale?
Why of course. Dedicated Metallica fans could get early access to tickets from 11am on Tuesday, May 27. You just needed to sign up for a presale code here.
There was also an O2 Priority presale beginning at 10am on Wednesday, May 28 and lasting 48 hours, while a Live Nation presale from 10am on Thursday, May 29 will last 24 hours.
Ticket prices
In the presale it was revealed that two-day standing tickets started from £190.
Seating map
According to Ticketmaster, this is the seating map for Metallica's shows at the London Stadium.
Metallica M72 world tour dates
May 9 Athens, Greece Olympic Stadium
May 13 Bucharest, Romania Arena Națională
May 19 Chorzów, Poland Stadion Śląski
May 22 Frankfurt, Germany Deutsche Bank Park
May 24 Frankfurt, Germany Deutsche Bank Park
May 27 Zurich, Switzerland Stadion Letzigrund
May 30 Berlin, Germany Olympiastadion
June 3 Bologna, Italy Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
June 11 Budapest, Hungary Puskas Arena
June 13 Budapest, Hungary Puskas Arena
June 19 Dublin, Ireland Aviva Stadium
June 21 Dublin, Ireland Aviva Stadium
June 25 Glasgow, Scotland Hampden Park
June 28 Cardiff, Wales Principality Stadium
July 3 London, England London Stadium
July 5 London, England London Stadium
Who are the support acts?
For the first London show (on July 3), Metallica will be joined by Gojira and Knocked Loose. The second show (July 5) will be opened by bands Pantera and Avatar.
VIP options
Metallica are offering two-day 'enhanced experience' packages for their London shows. Starting from £395 and going all the way up to £2,795, they include complimentary drinks, premium spots in the stadium, and, if you're willing to splurge the max amount, a meet and greet with band members. You can find out about Metallica's VIP packages in more detail here.
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