Metallica will continue on the road in 2026 promoting their latest album, 72 Seasons (2023), and, of course, celebrating their 45th anniversary. From May to July, the band has scheduled dates in Greece, Romania, Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Hungary, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. More dates may be added, as so far only European shows have been announced.
It is also possible that the band could finally return to South America, since they have not visited the region in the past three years. The band is still formed by James Hetfield (Vocals and guitar), Kirk Hammett (Guitar), Rob Trujillo (Bass) and Lars Ulrich (Drums).
Metallica 2026 tour dates
May
9 – Athens, Greece – Olympic Stadium
13 – Bucharest, Romania – Arena Națională
19 – Chorzów, Poland – Stadion Śląski
22 – Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park
24 – Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park
27 – Zurich, Switzerland – Stadion Letzigrund
30 – Berlin, Germany – Olympiastadion
June
3 – Bologna, Italy – Stadio Renato Dall’Ara
11 – Budapest, Hungary – Puskás Aréna
13 – Budapest, Hungary – Puskás Aréna
19 – Dublin, Ireland – Aviva Stadium
21 – Dublin, Ireland – Aviva Stadium
25 – Glasgow, Scotland – Hampden Park
28 – Cardiff, Wales – Principality Stadium
July
3 – London, England – London Stadium
5 – London, England – London Stadium
In 2025, the band premiered the new documentary Metallica Save My Life, which explores the lives of many of their fans and how the band’s music helped them through difficult times. The film premiered at the prestigious Tribeca Festival in June and was also shown at the Mill Valley Film Festival in the Bay Area, where the band is based. The documentary was directed by Jonas Åkerlund, and an official statement from the band explained the feature, saying: “As we first announced in the spring, ‘Metallica Saved My Life’ is all about you. The fans who have supported each other through highs, lows, trials, and triumphs for over four decades. And yeah, we’re in it a little bit too. Many of youwere able to see the film in M72 cities this summer, look for a full release early next year.”
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