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STV News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- STV News
Metallica return to Scotland for one night only
Metallica are set to make their long-awaited return to Scotland this summer. The band announced they would be bringing their M72 World Tour to Glasgow's Hampden Park for one night only on June 25. Following the Scottish show, the band will go on to play the Principality Stadium in Cardiff and the London Stadium. The tour, which started in Amsterdam in 2023, has seen the band perform for over four million fans worldwide. For the Glasgow show, fans will be able to catch performances from Gojira and Knocked Loose, who will be opening the show. Tickets are set to go on sale on Friday, May 20, at 10am. They can be purchased on the SEC website. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Record
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Metallica announces Glasgow Hampden Park gig as part of world tour
The heavy metal band will be heading to Scotland next summer. Heavy metal band Metallica are heading to Glasgow next summer for one night only and fans cannot contain their excitement. The band, from LA, will head to Hampden on Thursday, June 25, 2026. On Thursday morning the band took to their website to announce the exciting news. They penned: "Greetings from the road as the M72 World Tour currently rolls through North America… we're not ready to stop yet! An incredible year four of M72 in 2026 will take us back to Europe next spring and summer to visit some cities we have not been to yet. "The production will feature the same unique stadium production at mid-field in-the-round, with the Snake Pit in the center of the stage providing a complete 360° view of the show. We're excited to continue the now-tradition of No Repeat Weekends and will also have a mix of some One Night Only shows." Metallica will also welcome special guests Gojira and Knocked Loose on stage as their supporting acts for the Glasgow show. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 30 here and Fan Club presales begin Tuesday, May 27.
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.
The Herald Scotland
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Metallica announce tour with date in Glasgow's Hampden
The M72 World Tour has already played to nearly four million fans worldwide since it kicked off in Amsterdam in April 2023. The Glasgow performance will feature support from Gojira and Knocked Loose, and will follow the tour's signature No Repeat Weekend format, where setlists and support acts vary between each night of a two-show run. While Glasgow will only host one night, the band is promising a fresh, unique set for each show on the tour. Tickets go on general sale on May 30 at 10am, while Metallica fan club members can access presale tickets starting May 27 at 11am. A portion of proceeds from every ticket sold will go to local charities through Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation, which has raised more than £16.2 million since its launch in 2017. The foundation supports a range of causes, including technical education, food security, and disaster relief. The tour has earned rave reviews, with Billboard calling it 'life-affirming' and Metal Hammer praising it as 'undeniably epic.' The band's upcoming Glasgow show is expected to be a major highlight for UK fans, offering a mix of classic hits and new material in a high-energy, stadium-sized spectacle. For full tour information, enhanced experiences, and travel packages, visit:
Scotsman
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Metallica set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 as part of M27 World Tour
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. The metal legends will be joined by Gojira, Knocked Loose, Avatar and Pantera during some of their 2026 UKdates Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Metal legends Metallica are set to bring their M27 World Tour to the United Kingdom in 2026. The group are set four four shows in Glasgow, Cardiff and two nights in London. Here's when you can see the band play, who is supporting them on their UK dates and when you can get tickets, including pre-sale access 2026 is set to get very noisy with the news that Metallica are set to bring their M27 World Tour to the country next year! The legendary metal group have announced four dates in the United Kingdom throughout June and July 2026, with two nights at the London Stadium, with the promise of two completely different sets in the capital and two different support acts joining them for the show. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Metal legends Metallica, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2009, will take the stage on Saturday, bringing their trademark thrash sound to the UAE capital. Night One in London will see Gojira and Knocked Loose opening for the group, while Night Two will see the return of Pantera to the United Kingdom, with them being joined by Avatar as that night's opening acts. Here's where you can catch the band in the new year and, more importantly, when you can get tickets to what is set to be one of the biggest gigs in 2026 - so far. Where are Metallica playing in the UK in 2026? The metal legends have been confirmed to be playing at the following venues on the following dates: When can I get tickets to see Metallica on their 2026 UK tour? Pre-sales Legacy and Fifth Member pre-sale tickets are scheduled to go on sale from May 27 2025 at 10am, BST, followed by O2 Priority sales from May 28 2025 at 10am BST with Live Nation pre-sales set to commence May 29 2025 at 10am BST. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad General ticket sales The remaining allocation of tickets will then go on general sale through Ticketmaster from May 30 2025 at 10am BST.
