Metallica Sets 2026 European Tour Dates

Metallica, the iconic thrash metal band, has announced the European leg of their highly-anticipated “M72” World Tour for 2026, with an impressive lineup featuring Gojira, Knocked Loose, Pantera, and Avatar as supporting acts. The tour promises to deliver the band's signature high-energy performances combined with innovative stage setups across various key European cities. This tour installment will take place from May to July 2026, following the overwhelming success of Metallica’s previous legs, which saw them perform to millions of fans worldwide, cementing their status within the upper echelons of heavy metal lore.

The “M72” tour will feature Metallica's unique in-the-round stadium production, showcasing the famed Snake Pit setup that allows fans an immersive 360-degree concert experience. This choice of stage configuration not only promises an intimate feel but also highlights the band's ambition to bridge the typical performer-audience gap found in stadium shows. The tour itinerary is structured to include “No Repeat Weekends,” where the band will play entirely different setlists over two nights in select cities like Frankfurt, Budapest, Dublin, and London. This format ensures a fresh experience for attendees, enhancing each concert's novelty and excitement.

In addition to the “No Repeat Weekends,” Metallica will also bring back their “One Night Only” shows, offering fans in cities such as Athens, Chorzów, and Cardiff a rare opportunity to witness the band’s powerhouse performance for the first time in over a decade. These single-event nights allow Metallica to reach a broader audience, rekindling connections in territories that have awaited their return for years. Furthermore, fans can enjoy a series of enhanced experiences, including meet-and-greet options, backstage access, and early entry, extending the concert's personal touch beyond the music, and cultivating a unique community among Metallica's dedicated fanbase.

Tickets for the “M72” tour will be available to the general public on May 30, 2025, with presales for fan club members commencing earlier. The tour will also offer exclusive packages, including the “I Disappear Ticket,” which provides hardcore fans access to every European tour date—a golden ticket of sorts for those desiring to follow the band through their concert journey. Such offerings not only amplify fan engagement but also serve as a testament to Metallica's enduring commitment to their audience, consistently pushing the boundaries of what a concert experience can entail.

The roster of supporting acts is no less impressive. Pantera will join the tour for certain dates, bringing their legendary groove metal sound back to European audiences. French metal band Gojira, with ties to previous Metallica tours, is slated for several performances, alongside hardcore punks Knocked Loose and the theatrical Swedish group Avatar. This eclectic mix of bands ensures that the tour will resonate across fan bases, fulfilling varied tastes and elevating the overall concert spectacle.

For Metallica, the “M72” European tour marks another milestone in their celebrated career, combining storied hits with innovative stagecraft and a nod to both nostalgia and forward-thinking concert experiences. Fans eagerly await what promises to be an unforgettable series of performances, reinforcing why Metallica remains at the forefront of live music entertainment. As the countdown to the 2026 tour begins, anticipation builds for a musical journey that only Metallica can deliver, filled with viscerality, virtue, and unrelenting showmanship.

Metallica M72 2026 European Tour Dates
May 9 – Athens, Greece @ Olympic Stadium *
May 13 – Bucharest, Romania @ Arena Nationala *
May 19 – Chorzow, Poland @ Stadion Slaski *
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 +

* Support: Gojira and Knocked Loose
+ Support: Pantera and Avatar