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Time Out
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
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. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Metallica (@metallica) 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. Resale Stubhub. The best music festivals in London 2025.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Metallica's 2026 London shows announced, where, when, and how to book
Ticket information: General sale opens on May 30, 2025, at 10 AM BST. Presale for Metallica fan club members begins earlier: Legacy members: May 27, 9 AM BST Fifth Members: May 27, 11 AM BST London Stadium presale: May 29, 10 AM BST How to book Metallica's tickets: Live Events FAQs What can you bring to the Metallica concert? Does Metallica respond to fan mail? How much does Metallica get paid per show? Do Metallica do meet and greets? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Heavy metal band Metallica will return to London next year as part of their M72 World Tour . The group is set to perform on July 3 and July 5, 2026, at the London two shows will follow Metallica's 'No Repeat Weekend' format, meaning each night will feature a different setlist and different supporting acts. Gojira and Knocked Loose will open on July 3, while Pantera and Avatar will take the stage on July tour promotes the band's latest studio album, 72 Seasons, which was released in 2023. The M72 tour features a unique 360-degree stage layout, with the Snake Pit in the middle, allowing fans to view the performance from all can be booked online through Metallica's official website or the London Stadium's ticketing portal. Fans are advised to register for presale access through the Metallica Fan Club. On the day of the general sale (May 30, 2025, at 10 AM BST), logging in early is recommended, as high demand may lead to long queues or quick sellouts. Buyers should keep payment details ready and ensure stable internet connectivity for a smoother booking will be sold as single-day passes, with various pricing tiers depending on the seat with past tour dates, a portion of ticket proceeds will go to the band's charity, All Within My Hands, which supports local community causes, workforce education, and food band last played at the London Stadium in 2023, attracting a large crowd. Given Metallica's continued popularity, a high turnout is expected for the 2026 shows as arrangements and crowd management plans are expected to be announced by the venue closer to the event can bring essentials like your ticket, ID, earplugs, a small bag (if allowed), a water bottle (check venue rules), and comfortable clothing. Avoid large bags, professional cameras, and outside food or drinks. Check the specific venue's guidelines for permitted items to ensure a smooth Metallica does respond to fan mail, but replies can take three months or more. To increase chances of a response, send a letter with a self-addressed stamped envelope and a photo for autograph requests to The Metallica Club at 369-B Third Street PMB 194, San Rafael, CA 94901-3573, USA. However, responses are not earns roughly $2 million to $6 million per show, depending on the venue size and market. Their 2018 arena and stadium tours averaged over $2 million per night, with some stadium shows grossing up to $6 million. In 2024, they averaged about $7.5 million per Metallica offers meet-and-greet opportunities as part of their Enhanced Experience packages during tours. These include backstage meet-and-greets, production and stage tours, and exclusive access like the Snake Pit. Band members' participation varies by show and is not announced in advance.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Metallica announces brand new tour dates across the UK and Ireland
Metallica have announced the UK and European dates for their M72 tour. Extending their already ongoing tour into 2026, this will mark the heavy metal band's fourth year of their record-breaking run of shows. The tour is celebrating their eleventh studio album 72 Seasons. In June, they will return to the UK and Ireland for performances in Dublin, Glasgow and Cardiff, before playing two nights at the London Stadium on 3 and 5 July. They previously performed at the Download Festival in 2023. In May, they will perform across Europe in Athens, Bucharest, Chorzów, Frankfurt, Zurich, Berlin, Bologna and Budapest. As per tradition, the metal icons will continue their ambitious 'No Repeat Weekends' policy. For cities lucky enough to garner two shows, both nights will feature entirely different setlists and supporting acts. These supporting stars include the likes of Gojira, Pantera, Knocked Loose and Avatar. These two concert stints will include the band's first shows in Frankfurt and Dublin since the 2009 World Magnetic Tour, as well as their return to Budapest and London. The rest of the tour's dates will be one-night only shows. With thir unique circular stage and full-scale production, the tour has already received high praise from critics, with Billboard dubbing it 'an altogether life-affirming experience'. Since first opening in April 2023, the M72 tour has already seen Metallica play to some four million fans. Two-night tickets for the 'No Repeat Weekends' as well as single-night tickets will go on sale at 10am BTS next Friday (May 30), while fanclub presale begins at 11am next Tuesday (May 27). Tour dates and ticket links for all shows can be found here. A portion of proceeds from every ticket will go to local charities via the band's All Within My Hands Foundation. Metallica are currently out on the 2025 North American leg of the tour, having broken a 43-year-old attendance record at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse back in April. Their performance at Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium on Wednesday 7 May triggered a small earthquake. In March, they also announced an 'immersive' new VR concert film which will be shot in Mexico City.
BBC News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Metallica to play at Glasgow's Hampden stadium during new UK tour
Metallica have announced a six-date run of shows in the UK and Ireland next summer as part of the band's long-running M72 world metal icons will play at Glasgow's Hampden Park stadium on 25 June 2026, after playing two dates in Dublin on 19 and 21 band will then move on to Cardiff's Principality Stadium on 28 June and the London Stadium on 2 and 5 July. It will be their first UK performances since headlining the Download festival in 2023. The M72 tour has been going for four years across Europe and North America with dates in Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East planned later this is in support of the band's 11th studio album, 72 Seasons, which was released in 2023. The dates in London and Dublin will be "no repeat" shows, meaning fans will be treated to different sets and opening acts each first night in Dublin and second in London will see them supported by French metal band Gojira and Knocked Loose, while the reverse dates will include support from Pantera and and Knocked Loose will also be the support acts in both Glasgow and will be the first time the band has performed in the Welsh capital since 1996 and their first Glasgow show since go on sale 30 May at 10:00, but fan club pre-sales begin on 27 May.
Irish Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Tickets and presale info as Metallica announce first Irish dates since 2019
Metallica has announced two dates at Dublin's Aviva Stadium next summer as the heavy metal pioneers confirmed they have extended their epic M72 world tour into 2026. The band's epic tour will continue into a fourth year, having begun the record-breaking run of shows in April 2023 in Amsterdam to promote their most recent album 72 Seasons. Since then, M72 has seen they played play to some four million fans, with the band set to play their first shows in Ireland since they played Slane Castle in 2019 as part of their World Magnetic Tour. Metallica will perform twice at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on Friday, June 19 and Sunday, June 21, with each night of the two-show stands featuring entirely different setlists and support lineups Tickets for Metallica's upcoming Dublin gigs are set to go on sale next week, and we have all the info you need to make sure you bag a ticket. Promoter MCD has confirmed that two-night tickets for Metallica's Aviva Stadium gigs on June 19 and 21, 2026, cost from €121.25 to €261.25, subject to Ticketmaster charges. Concerts are subject to licence. Tickets for Metallica's Aviva Stadium concerts next summer will go on general sale from 10am next Friday, May 30, via here. Fans will be able to get their hands on tickets for Metallica's Dublin gigs before they go on general sale next Friday. Legacy Presale Fans can purchase tickets before they go on general sale through a Legacy Presale, which will run from 9am on Tuesday, May 27 until 9am on Friday, May 30. A legacy member is someone who had a paid MetClub membership between 1994 and 2015 at any time for two or more years OR had an active paid membership on August 24, 2015. If you are a Legacy Member a "Legacy" badge will be displayed on your User Profile located at Legacy Member Presale Codes begin with METL. Those who secured an access code will be able to purchase their tickets via the Legacy Presale on Ticketmaster here. Fifth Member Presale Fans can also grab tickets early through the Fifth Member Presale. Fifth Members need to request a personal presale ticket code by going here. Your code will be e-mailed to the address on your profile and will also appear on your Fifth Member profile page. Each code is good for the purchase of up to four tickets per show; only two of those tickets may be snake pit. Make sure you are subscribed to the band's newsletter - if you have unsubscribed, they will not be able to deliver your code. Visit your account settings to confirm your subscription status. Once your code is sent, it should also appear in the Presale Codes section of your account. Fifth Member Presale Codes begin with METF. The Fifth Member Presale will take place 11am on Tuesday, May 27 until 9am on Friday, May 30 and those who secured an access code will be able to purchase their tickets via Ticketmaster. Mastercard Presale Mastercard cardholders have special access to Metallica's presale tickets starting from 10am Wednesday, May 28 until 9am on Friday, May 30. Visit to find out more and sign up to their newsletter for the latest announcements. MCD Presale Fans can also get their hands on tickets through a separate MCD Presale before they go on general sale. The MCD Presale registration is now open, and anyone hoping to bag a ticket through this presale can sign up the Promoter Presale on Ticketmaster here. Presale registration closes at 5pm on Wednesday, May 28 and a presale access code will be sent out at 7pm that evening. Anyone who has registered for the MCD Presale code is advised to check their junk / spam folders. Those who secured an access code will be able to purchase their tickets via the Promoter Presale on Ticketmaster here. It has been confirmed that Gojira and Knocked Loose will be the special guests for Metallica's gig at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, June 19. Meanwhile Pantera and Avata will support the heavy metal icons at their gig at the Dublin venue on Sunday, June 21.
