Metallica Unleashes UK & European Tour Dates for 2026 – Be There or Regret It Forever!

22 May 2025 rocknews

Metallica fans, brace yourselves! The undisputed kings of thrash metal have unveiled a monumental run of UK and European dates for 2026 as part of their epic M72 World Tour. These shows promise once-in-a-lifetime events featuring Metallica’s legendary No Repeat Weekends format and a unique mid-field in-the-round stage with a Snake Pit offering a 360° view. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the metal scene, this tour is set to be unforgettable.

Metallica performs at Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee, on May 3, 2025

A Legacy of Dominance

With over four decades of dominance, Metallica remains a titan of heavy metal. From iconic albums like Master of Puppets and The Black Album to their critically acclaimed 2023 release 72 Seasons, the band—James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo—continues to push boundaries while delivering raw energy. Their last UK gigs were explosive, and 2026 promises more of the same.

Metallica returns for two nights at London Stadium on July 3rd and 5th, 2026, alongside a string of massive shows across Europe. The No Repeat Weekends ensure completely different setlists each night, so no two shows are the same. Miss out, and you’re missing history.

The Ultimate Heavy Metal Experience

Metallica will be joined by powerhouse support acts Pantera, Knocked Loose, Gojira, and Avatar, ensuring relentless energy from start to finish. The tour features a mid-field stage with a Snake Pit for a 360° view, creating an immersive experience. Enhanced Experiences, including meet and greets, stage tours, and Snake Pit access, are available, along with the “I Disappear Ticket” for fans wanting to attend every 2026 Europe show (wearesuper.co/metallica). Travel packages, including hotel and transportation, are offered for select locations (metallicatravel.com).

Metallica performs at Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on April 24, 2025

Don’t Wait—Get Ready!

Tickets go on general sale Friday, May 30th, 2026, at 10am local time, with fan club pre-sales starting Tuesday, May 27th, 2026, at 9am local time (Metallica Fan Club). Single-day tickets for No Repeat Weekend shows go on sale July 25, 2025. A portion of every ticket supports local charities through All Within My Hands, which has raised over $20 million for education, food insecurity, and disaster relief. Grab your tickets for UK/Ireland shows or European shows and prepare for a metal experience unlike any other.

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Metallica’s 2026 UK & European Tour Dates

Metallica’s M72 World Tour brings 15 massive shows to nine countries in 2026, including long-overdue returns to Athens (first since 2010), Chorzów (first since 2008), Cardiff (first since 1996), and Frankfurt and Dublin (first since 2009). Here’s the full schedule:

May 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 2026

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 2026

July 3 – London, England (London Stadium)*
July 5 – London, England (London Stadium)+

(*Gojira and Knocked Loose support, +Pantera and Avatar support)

Tickets: General sale starts May 30, 2026, at 10am local time. Fan club pre-sales begin May 27, 2026, at 9am local time (metallica.com/presale-codes). Single-day tickets for No Repeat Weekends go on sale July 25, 2025. Check wearesuper.co/metallica for Enhanced Experiences and metallicatravel.com for travel packages.