It's happening! Metallica return to Athens, Greece, after 16 years — on 9 May 2026 on the stage of the Olympic Stadium iconic venue. Opening acts: Gojira and Knocked Loose. This is their first show in Greece since 2010, and anyone who misses it will have to wait many more years. Tickets are limited.
Metallica, one of the greatest metal bands in history, are bringing their giant tour M72 World Tour back to Europe in the summer of 2026. After conquering America and Australia, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo are once again taking the massive stages of Europe's stadiums between May and July 2026 — a show people have been talking about for years already. This isn't just a tour. It's a celebration of 40+ years of music that has shaped entire generations of listeners around the world.
The tour was born out of the album 72 Seasons released in 2023, which brought the band back to commercial and critical peaks. Now, with this flagship album behind them, Metallica are setting out to close the chapter in the most epic way possible — a massive European tour combining stadiums, unprecedented production scale, and of course — two completely different sets in every city hosting two nights (No Repeat Weekend).
The European tour begins on 9 May 2026 in Athens, Greece, and ends on 5 July in London. Below is the full list of shows:
Four cities — Frankfurt, Budapest, Dublin and London — will host two nights with completely different setlists, following the band's iconic No Repeat Weekend format.
Metallica aren't holding back on choosing their opening acts either. For most of the shows, Gojira — the French band considered one of the best in the genre — and Knocked Loose, the American hardcore act that's been making waves in recent years, will open the evening. At the No Repeat Weekend shows, Pantera and Avatar (Sweden) will also be added to the bill.
Every show is a complete musical evening — two hours or more of world-class metal, with a lighting and sound production regarded as one of the most spectacular in the industry.
Metallica are known for setlists that combine iconic classics with new material. On the M72 tour you can expect to hear:
The tour features an average of 18-20 songs per show, with the iconic opening of The Ecstasy of Gold by Ennio Morricone.
Ticket prices for the European tour vary widely depending on the country, the stadium and the seating area. Standard tickets start around 80-120 euros, while VIP and premium seats have reached several hundred euros. Some of the premium options have already sold out, but seats are still available for many shows.
For fans who want to fly abroad for the show — this is exactly the kind of event that combines a European vacation with an unforgettable musical experience. The London, Berlin and Budapest shows are considered especially attractive because of their location and impressive stadiums.
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Metallica aren't just a rock band — they're a cultural phenomenon. Since the '80s they've been redefining the boundaries of metal, and with every tour they prove once again that no one does it like they do. The current tour, built around the in-the-round platform (a stage at the center of the stadium), gives every part of the crowd an unobstructed view and a sense of intimate presence — even inside a massive stadium.
If you missed Metallica on previous tours — 2026 is your chance. If you were there before — you know you need to come back. Tickets are running out, and the shows near London and Berlin could sell out fast.
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Metallica's M72 European tour is without a doubt one of the biggest music events of 2026. 12 shows in 11 different countries, with world-class opening acts, massive production, and a setlist spanning four decades of rock history. Whether you're a veteran fan who grew up on Kill 'Em All or you discovered the band through Stranger Things — this is an event not to be missed.
