Last Updated: 22/05/2025 at 9:45am

Legendary Los Angeles rockers Metallica were formed in 1981, and are considered one of the pioneers of thrash metal. Along with fellow icons Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer they form the genre’s ‘Big 4’.

Known for their tours that last years, they’re currently on their M72 World Tour which has been running since 2023 and is now scheduled to come to the UK in summer 2026!

Keep reading to find out all the information we know so far about the newly announced Metallica tour dates, and how you can get official VIP tickets to their UK concerts with Seat Unique.

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Is Metallica Touring in 2026?

Metallica 2026 UK Tour Dates & Venues

Metallica has just announced UK tour dates for their ongoing M72 World Tour, bringing the tour into June and July 2026! They'll be visiting London, Glasgow, and Cardiff along with other European cities!

Tickets for these exciting new tour dates will go on sale at 10am on Friday 30th May. You can register your interest with Seat Unique to make sure you're first in line!

If Metallica’s music wasn’t heavy enough, a recent show on the tour at Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium caused literal seismic activity. The band played for 60,000 people at the venue, and when they played their smash hit ‘Enter Sandman,’ the intro alone got the crowd so riled up it registered as a small earthquake from one mile away.

Where is Metallica playing in the UK?

June 2026

  • Wednesday 25th – Hampden Park, Glasgow
  • Saturday 28th – Principality Stadium, Cardiff

July 2026

  • Thursday 3rd – London, London Stadium
  • Saturday 5th – London Stadium

When will Metallica tickets go on sale?

Metallica VIP tickets will go on sale at 10am on Friday 30th May.

Who is supporting Metallica on tour?

For their UK 2026 tour dates, Metallica will be supported by multiple fellow hardcore bands. For the 5th July London Stadium show they will be supported by Pantera and Avatar, and for the rest of their UK dates they will be supported by Gojira and Knocked Loose.

When was Metallica’s last tour?

In summer 2022, Metallica completed a set of European concert dates which included festival appearances across the continent, starting at Denmark’s Copenhell and concluding at Portugal’s NOS Alive.

During their The Return of the European Summer Vacation stint, the band unfortunately did not make an appearance at any UK destinations.

This means that Metallica have not performed in the UK since The WorldWired Tour dates in Manchester and London in 2019.

Does Metallica have a new album?

Metallica’s most recent album was 72 Seasons, released in 2023. This was their eleventh studio album and kicked off the M72 World Tour. While Metallica do not release albums very regularly, it’s always possible that another album could be in the works for when this tour wraps up.

How to buy tickets for Metallica’s 2026 tour?

As the band have not performed in the UK for years, long-time fans are desperate to see them live once again, while a new fandom has been born from Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ appearance in hit show ‘Stranger Things’.

We therefore expect Metallica tickets to be in high demand with long queues and a string of sell-out shows.

Avoid the queues and stress while guaranteeing a concert experience to remember with a VIP ticket. With a VIP ticket package you will enjoy premium seating and unrivalled views as well as luxury perks such as VIP entrance, lounge access and an inclusive bar.

Make sure that you don’t miss out by registering your interest now to be first in line when VIP tickets for Metallica UK tour dates go on sale!

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