Date & Locations (Europe & UK, 2026)
Metallica’s 2026 Europe / UK leg runs from **May 9 to July 5, 2026**, with **16 stadium shows** across nine countries. ([Consequence][1])
Here’s the line-up:
| Date | City, Country | Venue | Notes / Sup
| May 9 | Athens, Greece | Olympic Stadium | Gojira / Knocked Loose ([BLABBERMOUTH.NET][2]) |
| May 13 | Bucharest, Romania | Arena Națională | (One-night show) ([BLABBERMOUTH.NET][2]) |
| May 19 | Chorzów, Poland | Stadion Śląski | (One-night) ([Ultimate Classic Rock][3]) |
| May 22 | Frankfurt, Germany | Deutsche Bank Park | Part of No Repeat Weekend ([BLABBERMOUTH.NET][2]) |
| May 24 | Frankfurt, Germany | Deutsche Bank Park | Second night (No Repeat) ([BLABBERMOUTH.NET][2]) |
| May 27 | Zürich, Switzerland | Stadion Letzigrund | (One-night) ([BLABBERMOUTH.NET][2]) |
| May 30 | Berlin, Germany | Olympiastadion | (One-night) ([Ultimate Classic Rock][3]) |
| June 3 | Bologna, Italy | Stadio Renato Dall’Ara | (One-night) ([Consequence][1]) |
| June 11 | Budapest, Hungary | Puskás Aréna | No Repeat Weekend start ([BLABBERMOUTH.NET][2]) |
| June 13 | Budapest, Hungary | Puskás Aréna | Second night of No Repeat ([BLABBERMOUTH.NET][2]) |
| June 19 | Dublin, Ireland | Aviva Stadium | No Repeat Weekend launch ([BLABBERMOUTH.NET][2]) |
| June 21 | Dublin, Ireland | Aviva Stadium | Second night (No Repeat) ([BLABBERMOUTH.NET][2]) |
| June 25 | Glasgow, Scotland, UK | Hampden Park | (One-night) ([NME][4]) |
| June 28 | Cardiff, Wales, UK | Principality Stadium | (One-night) ([NME][4]) |
| July 3 | London, England, UK | London Stadium | No Repeat Weekend start ([Ultimate Classic Rock][3]) |
| July 5 | London, England, UK | London Stadium | Second night (No Repeat) ([BLABBERMOUTH.NET][2]) |
* Support acts rotate:
* **Gojira** and **Knocked Loose** open the majority of dates. ([Consequence][1])
* On select **No Repeat Weekend** shows, **Pantera** and **Avatar** join as support. ([NME][4])
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Format & Special Features
In-the-Round / Snake Pit Setup
The 2026 European leg continues the M72 tour’s signature **midfield, in-the-round stage** with a **central “Snake Pit”** that gives fans a full 360° view of the band from all sides. ([Consequence][1]) This design has been a hallmark of this tour, breaking convention for stadium shows and making the concert experience more immersive. ([Wikipedia][5])
“No Repeat Weekends”
One of the tour’s defining formats: in certain cities (Frankfurt, Budapest, Dublin, London), Metallica will play **two consecutive shows** with **no overlapping songs** between nights. Each night will offer a completely different setlist. ([Consequence][1]) It’s designed to reward fans who attend both nights with a unique experience each evening.
“One Night Only” Shows
Cities outside the No Repeat Weekend cities (e.g. Athens, Bucharest, Chorzów, Zürich, Berlin, Bologna, Glasgow, Cardiff) will host single shows with the full production. ([AFM Records][6])
Enhanced Experiences & VIP Packages
Metallica offers a series of **“Enhanced Experiences”** for this leg. These may include perks such as:
* Meet & Greet opportunities
* Production & stage tours
* Early venue entry
* Access to the Snake Pit
* Food & beverage in special lounges (e.g. the “Black Box Lounge”)
* Special ticket packages like the **“I Disappear Ticket”**, which gives access to all European shows (ideal for fans who want to follow the full run) ([Rock Revival][7])
Enhanced Experience packages are especially emphasized in **2-day markets** (Frankfurt, Budapest, Dublin, London) where the No Repeat format is in effect. ([We are SUPER][8])
Ticketing & Sales
* **Fan club presales** begin prior to general sales; general tickets go on sale **May 30, 2025** at 10 a.m. local time. ([Consequence][1])
* Some shows will offer **2-day ticket packages** (for No Repeat weekend cities) as well as single-night tickets. ([We are SUPER][8])
* In enhanced packages, ticket holders may need to **RSVP or reserve** their place ahead of each show to access certain perks (e.g. stage tours) ([We are SUPER][8])
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Overall, Metallica’s 2026 Europe / UK leg of the M72 tour blends scale with innovation: massive stadium settings, a 360° stage design, rotating support acts, and the ambitious “No Repeat Weekend” format that ensures fresh shows even in the same city. It’s one of the most immersive and fan-centric heavy metal tours in recent memory.
If you like, I can also pull up **ticket prices**, **setlist expectations**, or how this leg compares to prior legs. Do you want me to dig that too?
