Last week, it was announced that legendary heavy metal band Metallica will be bringing their massive M72 world tour to the UK next summer.

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This will see the tour extended into its fourth year, having originally kicked off in Amsterdam in 2023 to support the band's eleventh studio album, 72 Seasons.

So far, the tour has been played to over four million fans but has only stopped in the UK once at Donington Park's Download Festival, but that all changes in 2026.

For the UK and Ireland stint of their tour, Metallica will perform two nights in Dublin, followed by single shows in Glasgow and Cardiff, all before wrapping up with two nights at the London Stadium on 3rd and 5th July.

In another twist, the two-night shows are part of one mammoth gig dubbed: No Repeat Weekends. That means each night features an entirely different setlist and support line-up. In short, more Metallica than we could have dreamed of!

Here's how to get tickets today.

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With demand increasing more rapidly than artists can keep up with, it’s harder than ever to get your hands on concert tickets, especially when it’s to see a band as iconic as Metallica.

One way to be in with a better chance of making it to the gig of the year is by opting for hospitality tickets. These VIP packages include a range of benefits, but, crucially, they’re in less demand than General Access tickets, giving you a far better chance of making your dream of seeing Metallica live come true.

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What are the UK dates for Metallica's M72 tour?

Metallica are playing single nights in Glasgow and Cardiff, but two shows each in London and Dublin. The doubled-up shows are part of Metallica's No Repeat Weekends, with each night featuring entirely different setlists and support line-ups.

Right now you can only buy two-night tickets for the London and Dublin dates.

How to get Metallica UK tour tickets

Pre-sale opened on Tuesday 27th May for fans with early access codes. There are also several other pre-sales going live on Wednesday 28th and and Thursday 29th for O2 Priority and Live Nation customers.

General sale goes live at 10am on Friday 30th May and if you're worried about a clash with Ticketmaster, make sure you read our tips on how to beat the Ticketmaster queue.

Metallica UK tour pre-sales

  • Legacy pre-sale (9am Tuesday 27th May)
  • Fifth Member pre-sale (11am Tuesday 27th May)
  • Mastercard pre-sale (10am Wednesday 28th May): Dublin
  • O2 Priority pre-sale (10am Wednesday 28th May)
  • Live Nation pre-sale (10am Thursday 29th May)
  • Promoter pre-sale (10am Thursday 29th May): Dublin

Is there hospitality available?

Yes. Official hospitality partner Seat Unique is offering tickets for Metallica's London and Cardiff dates.

These packages are more expensive than regular entry – starting at £249 – but they include access to exclusive lounges, premium seats and food and drink options.

How much do Metallica UK tour tickets cost?

The full tour prices have not yet been revealed, however we do know the Glasgow date ranges from £67.50 to £300, so we can expect similar prices across the rest of the dates.

Remember for Dublin and London, you can only buy two-night tickets for the entire weekend, so these will be more expensive.

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Olivia Garrett
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