Metallica Announces 2026 European "M72 World Tour"
Metallica unveil an intimate, exclusive concert slated this month, inviting only 250 attendees, with an opportunity for fans to secure a ticket
Rock legends Metallica have announced their much-anticipated 2026 European tour, dubbed the "M72 World Tour". The tour will span from May 9 to July 5, 2026, featuring 16 shows in 12 cities across nine countries.
The tour will kick off at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece, and conclude at London Stadium, with notable cities like Frankfurt, Budapest, Dublin, and Cardiff included. Notably, the tour will continue the "No Repeat Weekend" tradition, where in four cities—Frankfurt, Budapest, Dublin, and London—Metallica will perform two nights with completely different setlists and different support acts each night.
The tour's support acts will feature a rotating lineup including Gojira, Avatar, Knocked Loose, and Pantera. For example, Gojira and Knocked Loose will support one night, while Pantera and Avatar are expected to support another, especially during the No Repeat Weekends.
A key format highlight is the stage setup: the "Snake Pit" will be positioned in the center of the stadiums, providing a 360-degree in-the-round experience, bringing the band closer to the audience and allowing immersive interaction.
Here are the confirmed 2026 European dates and venues:
| Date | City | Venue | Support Acts | Notes | |------------|--------------|---------------------|-----------------------|------------------------| | May 9 | Athens, GR | Olympic Stadium | Gojira, Knocked Loose | Tour kick-off | | May 13 | Bucharest, RO| Arena Națională | Not specified | | | May 19 | Chorzów, PL | Stadion Śląski | Not specified | | | May 22 | Frankfurt, DE| Deutsche Bank Park | Gojira, Knocked Loose | No Repeat Weekend, Two shows: 22 & 24 | | May 24 | Frankfurt, DE| Deutsche Bank Park | Pantera, Avatar | No Repeat Weekend | | May 27 | Zurich, CH | Stadion Letzigrund | Gojira, Knocked Loose | | | May 30 | Berlin, DE | Olympiastadion | Gojira, Knocked Loose | | | Jun 3 | Bologna, IT | Stadio Renato Dall’Ara | Gojira, Knocked Loose | | | Jun 11 | Budapest, HU | Puskás Arena | Pantera, Avatar | No Repeat Weekend, Two shows: 11 & 13 | | Jun 13 | Budapest, HU | Puskás Arena | Gojira, Knocked Loose | No Repeat Weekend | | Jun 19 | Dublin, IE | Aviva Stadium | Pantera, Avatar | No Repeat Weekend, Two shows: 19 & 21 | | Jun 21 | Dublin, IE | Aviva Stadium | Gojira, Knocked Loose | No Repeat Weekend | | Jun 25 | Glasgow, UK | Hampden Park | Gojira, Knocked Loose | One Night Only | | Jun 28 | Cardiff, UK | Principality Stadium| Gojira, Knocked Loose | One Night Only | | Jul 3 | London, UK | London Stadium | Gojira, Knocked Loose | No Repeat Weekend, Two shows: 3 & 5 | | Jul 5 | London, UK | London Stadium | Pantera, Avatar | No Repeat Weekend |
(Note: Some support designations are inferred based on the reported rotating lineup and No Repeat Weekend format)
The European tour leg is part of Metallica's ongoing multi-year M72 World Tour cycle, promising a diverse and powerful live metal experience throughout Europe in 2026. Tickets for these shows typically go on sale with some dates having "One Night Only" shows and others two-night engagements. Age restrictions apply in some venues concerning VIP areas and attendees under certain ages must be accompanied by guardians.
This European tour leg is not the only exciting news for Metallica fans. The band is also set to perform at the Stephen Talkhouse in Long Island on August 28. Additionally, Metallica's new SiriusXM radio channel, Maximum Metallica, will launch on August 29. The channel will offer "the most Metallica anywhere", broadcasting hits, deep cuts, live footage, and behind-the-scenes recordings.
Stay tuned for more updates on Metallica's European tour and the launch of Maximum Metallica!
- Metallica's 2026 European tour, named the "M72 World Tour", will consist of 16 shows in 12 cities across nine countries.
- The tour will feature a rotating lineup of support acts, including Gojira, Avatar, Knocked Loose, and Pantera.
- The tour will continue the "No Repeat Weekend" tradition, where in four cities— Frankfurt, Budapest, Dublin, and London— Metallica will perform two nights with different setlists and different support acts each night.
- The "Snake Pit" will be positioned in the center of the stadiums for a 360-degree in-the-round experience, bringing the band closer to the audience and allowing immersive interaction.
- Besides the European tour, Metallica will also perform at the Stephen Talkhouse in Long Island on August 28, and their new SiriusXM radio channel, Maximum Metallica, will launch on August 29, offering a wide range of Metallica content.
