Metallica / M72 World Tour Back In Europe And The UK In 2026

The titans of Heavy Metal are back—louder, heavier, and more unstoppable than ever. Metallica have officially announced the 2026 leg of their record-shattering M72 World Tour, with 16 colossal shows scheduled across Europe and the UK from May through July. Among the most anticipated stops: a thunderous two-night stand at London Stadium on July 3 and 5, 2026 and Aviva Stadium, Dublin, on June 19 and June 21.

Known for their No Repeat Weekends, each of the two London/Dublin shows promises completely different setlists and support acts, making both nights must-attend events for diehard fans. These shows mark Metallica’s triumphant return to London as part of a tour that continues to redefine the scale and spectacle of live Heavy Metal performances.

Support Lineup Stacked With Metal Powerhouses

Opening for Metallica during this leg are some of the genre’s heaviest hitters. Gojira and Knocked Loose will support on June 21/July 3, while Pantera and Avatar bring their ferocity to the stage on June 19/July 5. It’s a jaw-dropping bill that unites generations of Metal and promises nothing short of sonic mayhem.

M72 World Tour: A Record-Breaking Legacy

Since launching in April 2023 in Amsterdam, the M72 Tour has drawn nearly four million fans globally. Critics have been unanimous in their praise. With its unique in-the-round stage and custom production for every venue, the tour is not just a concert—it’s a full-scale immersive Heavy Metal experience.

Metallica Give Back: The Philanthropic Edge

As always, Metallica continues to give back through their All Within My Hands foundation. A portion of every ticket sold goes to charitable causes, with the foundation having raised over $20 million to date for education, food insecurity relief, and disaster recovery.

Tour Dates and Tickets

Tickets go on general sale at 10 AM local time on May 30, with fan club pre-sales beginning May 27 at 11 AM.

The full list of dates includes stops in Athens, Berlin, Bologna, Dublin, Glasgow, Cardiff, and many more.

For more information, enhanced experiences, and travel packages, visit Metallica’s official M72 World Tour 2026 page.

Current Month

June

19jun7:00 pmMetallica M72 World Tour - DublinAviva Stadium

21jun7:00 pmMetallica M72 World Tour - DublinAviva Stadium

25jun7:00 pmMetallica M72 World Tour - GlasgowHampden Park

28jun7:00 pmMetallica M72 World Tour - CardiffPrincipality Stadium

July

03jul7:00 pmMetallica M72 World Tour - LondonLondon Stadium

05jul7:00 pmMetallica M72 World Tour - LondonLondon Stadium

Metallica – M72 World Tour – Europe/Uk 2026

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*

Gojira and Knocked Loose support *
Pantera and Avatar support +

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