Metallica: Metal giants announce 2026 UK dates as part of M72 World Tour - dates and tickets
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- Metal legends Metallica are set to bring their M72 World Tour to the United Kingdom in 2026.
- The group are set four four shows in Glasgow, Cardiff and two nights in London.
- Here’s when you can see the band play, who is supporting them on their UK dates and when you can get tickets, including pre-sale access
2026 is set to get very noisy with the news that Metallica are set to bring their M72 World Tour to the country next year!
The legendary metal group have announced four dates in the United Kingdom throughout June and July 2026, with two nights at the London Stadium, with the promise of two completely different sets in the capital and two different support acts joining them for the show.
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Night One in London will see Gojira and Knocked Loose opening for the group, while Night Two will see the return of Pantera to the United Kingdom, with them being joined by Avatar as that night's opening acts.
Here’s where you can catch the band in the new year and, more importantly, when you can get tickets to what is set to be one of the biggest gigs in 2026 - so far.
Where are Metallica playing in the UK in 2026?
The metal legends have been confirmed to be playing at the following venues on the following dates:
- June 25 2026 - Hampden Park, Glasgow
- June 28 2026 - Principality Stadium, Cardiff
- July 3 and July 5 2026 - London Stadium, London
When can I get tickets to see Metallica on their 2026 UK tour?
Pre-sales
Legacy and Fifth Member pre-sale tickets are scheduled to go on sale from May 27 2025 at 10am, BST, followed by O2 Priority sales from May 28 2025 at 10am BST with Live Nation pre-sales set to commence May 29 2025 at 10am BST.
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The remaining allocation of tickets will then go on general sale through Ticketmaster from May 30 2025 at 10am BST.
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