Metallica announce single day tickets for huge Dublin gigs - everything you need to know
The metal band will be heading off to never-never land — sorry, the Aviva Stadium — as part of their M72 world tour, which will see them play two entirely different sets with two different opening acts on June 19 and June 21, 2026.
While tickets for the show went on sale back in May, the option was only available to buy tickets to both shows. However, those who only want to see James Hetfield and co for one night only will be able to do so next week. Metallica have announced that they'll be selling single day tickets for their two huge Dublin gigs next year. Pic:Tickets to either the June 19 or June 21 show will go on sale from next Friday (July 25) at 10am.
Single night tickets for the Aviva Stadium will range in price from €81.25 to €181.25, subject to Ticketmaster charges. The band will be performing two separate sets over their two concerts in Dublin next June. Pic: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
The highly acclaimed tour kicked off in April 2023, which has seen the band play for over 4million fans worldwide.
The M72 tour is unique in that both shows will be completely different; having different openers and set lists. The June 19 show will see Pantera and Avatar open for the main event, while Gojira and Knocked Loose will open up on Sunday.
They'll be playing the Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt on May 22 and 24 before heading to Budapest on June 11 and 13 in Puskas Arena. Then it will be Dublin's turn, with the band doing several single shows in Athens, Bucharest, Chorzów, Zurich, Berlin, Bologna, Glasgow and Cardiff. Single day tickets will go on sale next Friday at 10am. Pic: Arthur Carron
Metallica's M72 single day tickets will go on sale on Friday, July 25 at 10am.
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