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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Past Metallica Tours & Concerts

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 05, 2026
Metallica / Pantera / Avatar

M72 World Tour

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London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park London, England, United Kingdom
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Jul 03, 2026
Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose

M72 World Tour

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London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park London, England, United Kingdom
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Jul 03, 2026 –
Jul 05, 2026
Metallica
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London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Jun 28, 2026
Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose

M72 World Tour

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Principality Stadium Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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Jun 25, 2026
Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose

M72 World Tour

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Hampden Park Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Jun 21, 2026
Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose

M72 World Tour

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Aviva Stadium Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Jun 19, 2026
Metallica / Pantera / Avatar

M72 World Tour

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Aviva Stadium Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Jun 13, 2026
Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose

M72 World Tour

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Puskás Aréna Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Jun 11, 2026
Metallica / Pantera / Avatar

M72 World Tour

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Puskás Aréna Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Jun 03, 2026
Knocked Loose / Gojira / Metallica

M72 World Tour

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Stadio Renato Dall'Ara Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
May 30, 2026
Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose

M72 World Tour

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Olympiastadion Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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May 27, 2026
Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose

M72 World Tour

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Stadion Letzigrund Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
May 24, 2026
Metallica / Pantera / Avatar

M72 World Tour

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Deutsche Bank Park Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
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May 22, 2026
Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose

M72 World Tour

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Deutsche Bank Park Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
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May 22, 2026 –
May 24, 2026
Metallica / Pantera / Gojira / Avatar / Knocked Loose

Metallica No Repeat Weekend

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Deutche Bank Park Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
May 19, 2026
Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose

M72 World Tour

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Stadion Śląski Chorzów, Silesia, Poland
May 13, 2026
Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose

M72 World Tour

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Arena Națională (National Arena) Bucharest, Bucureşti, Romania
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May 09, 2026
Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose

M72 World Tour

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Olympic Stadium of Athens "Spyros Louis" Athens, Attica, Greece
Apr 29, 2026
Metallica Sjöhistoriska
Dec 06, 2025
Metallica

Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix After-Race Concert

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Etihad Park Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Dec 03, 2025
Metallica

M72 World Tour

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BEYON Al Dana Amphitheatre Sakhir, Southern Governorate, Bahrain
Nov 30, 2025
Metallica

M72 World Tour

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Lusail International Circuit Doha, Doha, Qatar

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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 / Gojira / Knocked Loose
Jun 25, 2026
 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose
Jun 25, 2026
 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose
Jun 28, 2026
 Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose on Jul 3, 2026 [007-small]

Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose
Jul 3, 2026
 London, England, United Kingdom
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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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Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose on Jun 21, 2026 [955-small]

Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose
Jun 21, 2026
 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Metallica / Pantera / Avatar on Jun 19, 2026 [958-small]

Metallica / Pantera / Avatar
Jun 19, 2026
 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Metallica / Korn / Kid Rock / Powerman 5000 / System of a Down on Jul 12, 2000 [318-small]

Metallica / Korn / Kid Rock / Powerman 5000 / System of a Down
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 [319-small]

Metallica / Korn / Kid Rock / Powerman 5000 / System of a Down
Jul 12, 2000
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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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 / Down / The Sword on Nov 17, 2008 [473-small]

Metallica / Down / The Sword
Nov 17, 2008
 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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Metallica / Down / The Sword
Nov 17, 2008
 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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Metallica / Five Finger Death Punch / Ice Nine Kills on May 29, 2024 [551-small]

Metallica / Five Finger Death Punch / Ice Nine Kills
May 29, 2024
 Milan, Lombardy, Italy
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Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose on May 30, 2026 [272-small]

Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose
May 30, 2026
 Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Metallica / Gojira / Knocked Loose on May 30, 2026 [273-small]

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May 30, 2026
 Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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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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