Metallica Announce Explosive 2026 World Tour — Full Dates and Cities Revealed
Metallica have roared back into the global spotlight with the announcement of their explosive 2026 World Tour, a massive run that promises to be one of the band’s most ambitious undertakings in decades. Celebrating over forty years of metal dominance, the legendary four-piece is gearing up to deliver a show that blends their classic, hard-hitting sound with cutting-edge staging, larger-than-life visuals, and a setlist spanning their entire career.
The band revealed that the 2026 tour will cover five continents, hitting major cities as well as some long-awaited destinations they haven’t visited in years. Kicking off in Los Angeles in early March, the tour will blaze through North America before heading across the Atlantic for a powerhouse run in Europe, including stops in London, Paris, Berlin, Madrid, and Stockholm. From there, Metallica will tear through South America, performing in São Paulo, Santiago, Buenos Aires, and Bogotá—cities where their fanbase is famously loud and loyal.
The band isn’t stopping there. The tour will extend into Asia, bringing their signature thunder to Tokyo, Seoul, Manila, and Singapore, before closing with a monumental finale in Sydney, marking their first Australian performance in several years.
According to the band, fans can expect a fresh production design featuring revamped lighting rigs, rotating stage elements, and a few surprises the crew is keeping tightly under wraps. Longtime followers are already buzzing about potential deep cuts, rare tracks, and new live arrangements of classic hits.
Metallica’s 2026 World Tour is shaping up to be a full-force celebration of the band’s legacy and a testament to their enduring dominance in the world of heavy music. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly as anticipation continues to build across the globe.
