Metallica Tour 2026: Presale, Dates & Tickets

Metallica confirms the extension of its completely sold-out 2025 M72 World Tour. The legendary metal band is adding another year. In 2026, James Hetfield & Co. will perform three additional shows in Germany, and demand is expected to explode similarly to the recent Iron Maiden tour pre-sales. The cult band combines classics like "Enter Sandman" with fresh tracks from their album 72 Seasons and once again promises two completely different setlists per city.

We have all the important information about dates, stadiums and tickets at a glance.

Kicking off in Amsterdam in 2023, the M72 concert tour continued via Hamburg (2023) and Munich (2024) to the USA, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Arab Emirates. It's now confirmed: Metallica will rock the world again in 2026.

The additional dates also mark the first Metallica shows in Frankfurt since 2009. The band officially confirmed the new dates via Instagram :

Metallica are extending their successful "M72 World Tour" and entering its fourth year in 2026. They'll play two shows in each city with completely different setlists – true to the motto "No Repeat." The concept is a hit and is likely one reason for the tour's continued success. Germany is also back, with concerts in Frankfurt and Berlin .

Here is an overview of the dates in Germany:

• May 22, 2026 – Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt
• May 24, 2026 – Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt
• May 30, 2026 – Olympic Stadium, Berlin

In addition to the three German concerts in Frankfurt and Berlin, Metallica will be touring numerous European cities with their "M72 World Tour" in summer 2026. Fans across Europe can look forward to live shows in large stadiums.

Here is an overview of all announced dates:

• May 9, 2026: Athens, Greece (Olympic Stadium)
• May 13, 2026: Bucharest, Romania (Arena Națională)
• May 19, 2026: Chorzów, Poland (Śląski Stadium)
• May 22, 2026: Frankfurt am Main, Germany (Deutsche Bank Park)
• May 24, 2026: Frankfurt am Main, Germany (Deutsche Bank Park)
• May 27, 2026: Zurich, Switzerland (Letzigrund Stadium)
• May 30, 2026: Berlin, Germany (Olympic Stadium)
• June 3, 2026: Bologna, Italy (Stadio Renato Dall'Ara)
• June 11, 2026: Budapest, Hungary (Puskás Aréna)
• June 13, 2026: Budapest, Hungary (Puskás Aréna)
• June 19, 2026: Dublin, Ireland (Aviva Stadium)
• June 21, 2026: Dublin, Ireland (Aviva Stadium)
• June 25, 2026: Glasgow, Scotland (Hampden Park)
• June 28, 2026: Cardiff, Wales (Principality Stadium)
• July 3, 2026: London, England (London Stadium)
• July 5, 2026: London, England (London Stadium)

Anyone who wants to attend one of the Metallica concerts in Europe in 2026 should prepare well for the ticket sales. Tickets are available in several presale phases – depending on fan club membership or partner access. Regular ticket sales start on May 30, 2025 .

All relevant sales launches are clearly summarized below:

Prior Ticketmaster registration is recommended for all presales. Fan club members should also retrieve their access code from their accounts early to gain access to the limited presale quotas.