Metallica Concert History

Metallica is one of the most influential heavy metal bands in history, often acknowledged as one of the "Big Four of Thrash" alongside Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer. Formed in 1981, Metallica experienced quick success, opening for Saxon at the Whiskey a Go Go on March 27, 1982. Between 1983 and 1984, they launched their first national tour in the US in support of their debut album "Kill "Em All" with the "Bang That Head That Doesn't Bang" European tour following several months later. In 1985, the band commenced on its first international tour in support of its sophomore album "Ride the Lighting." Over the next several decades, Metallica embarked on dozens of other tours across the world, with the "M72 Tour", the band's 39th, taking place between 2023 and 2025 in support of the band's 11th studio album "72 Seasons."

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Metallica Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026 - 2027)

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Mar 13, 2027
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Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Mar 11, 2027
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Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Mar 06, 2027
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Metallica Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Mar 04, 2027
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Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Feb 27, 2027
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Metallica Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Feb 25, 2027
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Metallica Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Feb 20, 2027
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Metallica Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Feb 18, 2027
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Metallica Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Feb 17, 2027
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Metallica Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Feb 06, 2027
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Metallica Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Feb 04, 2027
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Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jan 30, 2027
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Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jan 28, 2027
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Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Nov 21, 2026
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Metallica / Spiritbox Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Nov 19, 2026
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Metallica / Suicidal Tendencies Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Nov 07, 2026
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Metallica Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Nov 05, 2026
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Metallica Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Oct 31, 2026
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Metallica Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Oct 29, 2026
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Metallica Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Oct 24, 2026
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Sphere at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose
Jul 3, 2026
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose
Jul 3, 2026
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose
Jul 3, 2026
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Metallica / Pantera / Avatar
Jul 5, 2026
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Metallica / Machine Head / Gojira on May 13, 2012 [869-small]

Metallica / Machine Head / Gojira
May 13, 2012
 Udine, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Metallica / Korn / Kid Rock / Powerman 5000 / System of a Down on Jul 12, 2000 [319-small]

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Jul 12, 2000
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Metallica / Korn / Kid Rock / Powerman 5000 / System of a Down on Jul 12, 2000 [318-small]

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Jul 12, 2000
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Metallica / Pantera / Avatar on Jun 19, 2026 [958-small]

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Jun 19, 2026
 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose on Jun 21, 2026 [955-small]

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Jun 21, 2026
 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Van Halen / Scorpions / Dokken / Metallica / Kingdom Come on Jun 11, 1988 [099-small]

Van Halen / Scorpions / Dokken / Metallica / Kingdom Come
Jun 11, 1988
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Jul 3, 2026
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Genres:

Rock
United States
Metal
Hard Rock
Heavy Metal
Thrash Metal
Alternative Metal
Progressive Metal
Speed Metal
Old School Thrash
Political
Angry
Virtuoso
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Latest Setlist (07/05/2026):

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  1. It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)
  2. The Ecstasy of Gold
  3. Whiplash
  4. For Whom the Bell Tolls
  5. Ride the Lightning
  6. The Memory Remains
  7. 72 Seasons
  8. Screaming Suicide
  9. Kirk and Rob Doodle
  10. The Day That Never Comes
  11. Wherever I May Roam
  12. The Call of Ktulu
  13. The Unforgiven
  14. Whiskey in the Jar
  15. Blackened
  16. Moth Into Flame
  17. One
  18. Enter Sandman

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 13 concerts
2026 33 concerts
2025 36 concerts
2024 37 concerts
2023 37 concerts
2022 39 concerts
2021 26 concerts
2020 25 concerts
2019 66 concerts
2018 66 concerts
2017 73 concerts
2016 27 concerts
2015 29 concerts
2014 41 concerts
2013 35 concerts
2012 46 concerts
2011 25 concerts
2010 69 concerts
2009 113 concerts
2008 68 concerts
2007 18 concerts
2006 22 concerts
2005 3 concerts
2004 124 concerts
2003 81 concerts
2002 3 concerts
2001 3 concerts
2000 33 concerts
1999 58 concerts
1998 76 concerts
1997 102 concerts
1996 93 concerts
1995 8 concerts
1994 58 concerts
1993 81 concerts
1992 176 concerts
1991 66 concerts
1990 15 concerts
1989 161 concerts
1988 102 concerts
1987 31 concerts
1986 142 concerts
1985 62 concerts
1984 58 concerts
1983 59 concerts
1982 31 concerts
1981 1 concert
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