{"id":76763,"date":"2026-03-25T20:49:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T18:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tiktik-online.co.il\/metallica-2026-europe-tour\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T13:35:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T10:35:39","slug":"metallica-2026-europe-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tiktik-online.co.il\/en\/metallica-2026-europe-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Metallica Athens 2026: Show on 9 May, Olympic Stadium \u2014 M72 Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktik-online.co.il\/en\/bands\/%d7%9e%d7%98%d7%90%d7%9c%d7%99%d7%a7%d7%94-%d7%9b%d7%a8%d7%98%d7%99%d7%a1%d7%99%d7%9d-%d7%95%d7%94%d7%95%d7%a4%d7%a2%d7%95%d7%aa\/\">Metallica<\/a> Athens 2026 \u2014 Returning to Greece After 16 Years!<\/h1>\n<p>It's happening! <strong>Metallica return to Athens, Greece, after 16 years<\/strong> \u2014 on <strong>9 May 2026<\/strong> on the stage of the <strong>Olympic Stadium<\/strong> iconic venue. Opening acts: <strong>Gojira<\/strong> and <strong>Knocked Loose<\/strong>. This is their first show in Greece since 2010, and anyone who misses it will have to wait many more years. Tickets are limited.<\/p>\n<h2>Metallica Return to Europe \u2014 The Big 2026 Tour<\/h2>\n<p>Metallica, one of the greatest metal bands in history, are bringing their giant tour <strong>M72 World Tour<\/strong> 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 \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<p>The tour was born out of the album <em>72 Seasons<\/em> 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 \u2014 a massive European tour combining stadiums, unprecedented production scale, and of course \u2014 two completely different sets in every city hosting two nights (No Repeat Weekend).<\/p>\n<h2>Dates and Venues \u2014 All Europe 2026 Shows<\/h2>\n<p>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:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>9 May<\/strong> \u2014 Athens, Greece | Olympic Stadium<\/li>\n<li><strong>13 May<\/strong> \u2014 Bucharest, Romania | Arena Na\u021bional\u0103<\/li>\n<li><strong>19 May<\/strong> \u2014 Chorz\u00f3w, Poland | Stadion \u015al\u0105ski<\/li>\n<li><strong>22 and 24 May<\/strong> \u2014 Frankfurt, Germany | Deutsche Bank Park (No Repeat Weekend)<\/li>\n<li><strong>27 May<\/strong> \u2014 Zurich, Switzerland | Stadion Letzigrund<\/li>\n<li><strong>30 May<\/strong> \u2014 Berlin, Germany | Olympiastadion<\/li>\n<li><strong>3 June<\/strong> \u2014 Bologna, Italy | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara<\/li>\n<li><strong>11 and 13 June<\/strong> \u2014 Budapest, Hungary | Pusk\u00e1s Ar\u00e9na (No Repeat Weekend)<\/li>\n<li><strong>19 and 21 June<\/strong> \u2014 Dublin, Ireland | Aviva Stadium (No Repeat Weekend)<\/li>\n<li><strong>25 June<\/strong> \u2014 Glasgow, Scotland | Hampden Park<\/li>\n<li><strong>28 June<\/strong> \u2014 Cardiff, Wales | Principality Stadium<\/li>\n<li><strong>3 and 5 July<\/strong> \u2014 London, England | London Stadium (No Repeat Weekend)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Four cities \u2014 Frankfurt, Budapest, Dublin and London \u2014 will host two nights with completely different setlists, following the band's iconic No Repeat Weekend format.<\/p>\n<h2>Opening Acts \u2014 A Lineup Worth It on Its Own<\/h2>\n<p>Metallica aren't holding back on choosing their opening acts either. For most of the shows, <strong>Gojira<\/strong> \u2014 the French band considered one of the best in the genre \u2014 and <strong>Knocked Loose<\/strong>, the American hardcore act that's been making waves in recent years, will open the evening. At the No Repeat Weekend shows, <strong>Pantera<\/strong> and <strong>Avatar<\/strong> (Sweden) will also be added to the bill.<\/p>\n<p>Every show is a complete musical evening \u2014 two hours or more of world-class metal, with a lighting and sound production regarded as one of the most spectacular in the industry.<\/p>\n<h2>The Setlist \u2014 From Master of Puppets to 72 Seasons<\/h2>\n<p>Metallica are known for setlists that combine iconic classics with new material. On the M72 tour you can expect to hear:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Master of Puppets<\/strong> \u2014 the band's anthem<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enter Sandman<\/strong> \u2014 the classic that usually opens the concerts<\/li>\n<li><strong>For Whom the Bell Tolls<\/strong> \u2014 from the album Ride the Lightning<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seek &amp; Destroy<\/strong> \u2014 from the debut album Kill 'Em All<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lux Aeterna<\/strong> \u2014 from the album 72 Seasons<\/li>\n<li><strong>If Darkness Had a Son<\/strong> \u2014 another single from 72 Seasons<\/li>\n<li><strong>Screaming Suicide<\/strong> \u2014 one of the newer hits<\/li>\n<li><strong>Creeping Death, One, Battery, Nothing Else Matters<\/strong> and many more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The tour features an average of 18-20 songs per show, with the iconic opening of <em>The Ecstasy of Gold<\/em> by Ennio Morricone.<\/p>\n<h2>Ticket Prices and How to Get Them<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>For fans who want to fly abroad for the show \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktik-online.co.il\/en\/tickets\/music\/\" style=\"background:#e63946;color:#fff;padding:12px 28px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;display:inline-block\">For Metallica tickets and more music shows &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Why Not to Miss Metallica 2026<\/h2>\n<p>Metallica aren't just a rock band \u2014 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 \u2014 even inside a massive stadium.<\/p>\n<p>If you missed Metallica on previous tours \u2014 2026 is your chance. If you were there before \u2014 you know you need to come back. Tickets are running out, and the shows near London and Berlin could sell out fast.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktik-online.co.il\/en\/tickets\/music\/\" style=\"background:#e63946;color:#fff;padding:12px 28px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;display:inline-block\">Search for music show tickets at TikTik &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Summary \u2014 Metallica M72 Europe 2026<\/h2>\n<p>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 \u2014 this is an event not to be missed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktik-online.co.il\/en\/tickets\/music\/\" style=\"background:#e63946;color:#fff;padding:12px 28px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;display:inline-block\">All music show tickets \u2014 TikTik &raquo;<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Metallica are returning to Europe in the summer of 2026 with the massive M72 tour \u2014 12 shows in 11 countries, from Athens to London, with Gojira and Pantera as opening acts. 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