🎸 The Legacy Continues: Metallica’s M72 World Tour
Metallica’s M72 World Tour — named after their 2023 album 72 Seasons — has been one of the most ambitious shows in modern rock history. It began on April 27, 2023, and is scheduled to continue into 2026, making it one of the longest and most expansive tours the band has ever mounted. With multiple legs spanning North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia, the tour features arena- and stadium-size shows and multiple performances in many cities. �
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As of late 2025, the tour had already played over 70 shows to more than 4 million fans, grossing more than $500 million, making it one of the top-grossing rock tours of the decade. �
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🎤 What Makes This Tour Special
Metallica has built this tour around a few key formats that have re-energized fans around the world:
🔥 No Repeat Weekends
In select cities, Metallica plays two shows on consecutive nights with completely different setlists, so fans attending both won’t hear a single repeated song. This format has become a signature element of the M72 tour and highlights the band’s deep catalog — spanning 40+ years of music. �
Cities featured in this format in 2026 include:
Frankfurt, Germany (2 shows)
Budapest, Hungary (2 shows)
Dublin, Ireland (2 shows)
London, UK (2 shows) �
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⭐ One Night Only Shows
Other cities receive a single, full-production performance — ideal for fans who want the iconic Metallica experience in major capitals and stadiums across Europe. �
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🎉 Support Acts
To keep every show fresh and exciting, the tour blends legendary and emerging acts as opening bands across different legs. Support acts on the 2026 European dates include Gojira, Knocked Loose, Pantera, and Avatar, depending on the city and whether it’s a No Repeat Weekend. �
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📅 2026 Tour Dates & Cities
Here are the confirmed 2026 European/UK dates that continue the ongoing Metallica tour. Many of these stops contribute to the 32+ cities total when including earlier 2023-2025 shows worldwide:
🇬🇷 Greece
May 9, 2026 — Athens, Olympic Stadium (One Night Only) �
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🇷🇴 Romania
May 13, 2026 — Bucharest, Arena Națională (One Night Only) �
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🇵🇱 Poland
May 19, 2026 — Chorzów, Stadion Śląski (One Night Only) �
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🇩🇪 Germany
May 22 & 24, 2026 — Frankfurt, Deutsche Bank Park (No Repeat Weekend)
May 30, 2026 — Berlin, Olympiastadion (One Night Only) �
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🇨🇭 Switzerland
May 27, 2026 — Zurich, Stadion Letzigrund (One Night Only) �
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🇮🇹 Italy
June 3, 2026 — Bologna, Stadio Renato Dall’Ara (One Night Only) �
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🇭🇺 Hungary
June 11 & 13, 2026 — Budapest, Puskás Arena (No Repeat Weekend) �
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🇮🇪 Ireland
June 19 & 21, 2026 — Dublin, Aviva Stadium (No Repeat Weekend) �
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
June 25, 2026 — Glasgow, Hampden Park (One Night Only)
June 28, 2026 — Cardiff, Principality Stadium (One Night Only)
July 3 & 5, 2026 — London, London Stadium (No Repeat Weekend) �
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That’s a total of 16 shows in 9 countries for the 2026 European/UK leg alone — and when adding the earlier legs in North America, Asia, Oceania, and festival appearances, you reach well over 32 cities in total for the full tour. �
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🤘 What Fans Are Saying
Fan reaction to the extended tour has been electric: social media threads buzz with excitement over cities they haven’t seen Metallica play in decades (like Cardiff, first since 1996) and praise for the No Repeat Weekend experience. Many fans plan entire trips around seeing multiple shows due to the unique setlists and immersive environment. �
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🎟️ Tickets & Experiences
Tickets for these shows generally went on sale in May 2025, with fan-club pre-sales starting earlier than general sales. Options range from standard entry to enhanced package experiences (like the coveted “Snake Pit” access and travel bundles). �
🧠 Why This Tour Matters
This phase of the M72 World Tour isn’t just a continuation of Metallica’s live legacy — it’s a celebration of their four-decade influence on metal and rock music. With no two shows guaranteed to be the same and a world-spanning schedule touching iconic venues from Athens to London, the band is reaffirming its place not just as a legendary live act, but as a cultural force still capable of filling massive stadiums worldwide. �
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