METALLICA ARE BACK! 2026 Spring Tour Confirmed — Their Boldest Run Since *A.M.!* Dates & Cities Announced**
Heavy metal titans **Metallica** have officially confirmed a massive **2026 Spring/Summer tour leg** — marking one of the band’s boldest returns to live stages since the *A.M.* era and an extension of their blockbuster **M72 World Tour**. Fans across Europe and the UK can expect an electrifying mix of stadium shows, “No Repeat Weekend” spectacles and unforgettable metal mayhem. ([M72 World Tour Dates][1])
Kicking off on **May 9 in Athens, Greece**, the run spans **16 major stops** through June and early July, taking Metallica to some of the continent’s most iconic venues. The stretch opens at the **Olympic Stadium in Athens**, followed by appearances in **Bucharest (Romania)**, **Chorzów (Poland)**, **Frankfurt (Germany)** and **Zurich (Switzerland)** before moving east and north. ([Metal Planet Music][2])
A standout feature of this tour leg is the return of the band’s famed **“No Repeat Weekend”** concept — where Metallica plays two completely different setlists across two nights at the same stadium — giving fans a unique double-dose of classics and rarities. These special weekends are confirmed in cities like **Frankfurt, Budapest, Dublin** and **London**. ([Ticketmaster][3])
The March-to-July itinerary also includes stops at **Puskás Arena (Budapest)**, **Aviva Stadium (Dublin)**, **Hampden Park (Glasgow)**, **Principality Stadium (Cardiff)** and two huge shows at **London Stadium** — one of the biggest metal gatherings of the year. ([M72 World Tour Dates][1])
Support on select dates comes from heavy hitters like **Gojira, Knocked Loose, Pantera and Avatar**, adding fresh intensity to an already stacked lineup. ([Metal Planet Music][2])
Tickets are on sale via Live Nation and Ticketmaster, with fan-club pre-sales starting ahead of the general launch later this spring — and with Metallica promising full production and 360° staging, this run is shaping up to be **one of the must-see
