Metallica extend M72 World Tour to Berlin and Frankfurt in 2026
Published on 09/03/2026 at 07:56 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Metallica will bring their massive M72 World Tour back to Germany in May 2026, with shows confirmed in Frankfurt and Berlin. According to the official tour overview and German ticket listings, the band will headline Deutsche Bank Park and Olympiastadion Berlin as part of a 2026 European run.
German stadium dates on the M72 route
For fans based in Germany, the key stops are Frankfurt and Berlin. The current official M72 tour map lists Metallica at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt on May 22 and May 24, 2026, followed by a stadium show at Olympiastadion Berlin on May 30, 2026, all as part of the European leg of the tourofficial M72 tour dates.
The venue page for Olympiastadion Berlin additionally confirms Metallica’s return to the capital on Saturday, May 30, 2026, under the M72 World Tour banner, noting doors at 3:30 p.m. and a show start at 5:30 p.m. local timeOlympiastadion Berlin event information. That show continues the band’s long stadium history in the city, this time in their in-the-round production.
European leg with no-repeat setlists
The 2026 European run sees Metallica playing major outdoor venues across the continent. The official M72 map shows dates in Athens on May 9, Bucharest on May 13, Chorzów on May 19, Frankfurt on May 22 and 24, Zürich on May 27, Berlin on May 30, Bologna on June 3, Budapest on June 11 and 13, Dublin on June 19 and 21, Glasgow on June 25, Cardiff on June 28 and London on July 3 and 5, 2026tour preview and route overview.
This configuration follows the M72 concept of two-night stands in most cities, branded as no-repeat weekends with completely different setlists on each night. For German fans, Frankfurt gets that two-show treatment, while Berlin receives a single, large-capacity stadium concert that still fits into the broader two-nights-per-market logic of the tour.
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How the M72 shows are framed in Metallica’s catalog
The M72 World Tour is built around Metallica’s eleventh studio album 72 Seasons, released in April 2023 on their own label Blackened Recordings. The record extended their blend of thrash-rooted riffing and more melodic, mid-tempo material, and it formed the backbone of the setlists on the first legs of the tour.
Where the band stands now
As of September 3, 2026, the next officially announced Metallica concert date is October 1, 2026 at Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, as part of a newly unveiled run of themed shows at the venue.
Metallica at a glance
- Act: Metallica
- Genre: Heavy metal / hard rock
- Origin: Los Angeles, United States
- Active: since 1981
- Lineup: James Hetfield (vocals, guitar), Lars Ulrich (drums), Kirk Hammett (guitar), Robert Trujillo (bass)
- Label: Blackened Recordings
- Key works: Master of Puppets (1986), Metallica (1991), Death Magnetic (2008), 72 Seasons (2023)
- Current album/single: 72 Seasons, released April 14, 2023
- Charts / certifications: 72 Seasons reached number one on the German album charts in 2023, underlining the band’s enduring strength in the market.
- Next live date: October 1, 2026, Las Vegas, Sphere
Frequently asked questions about Metallica
When does Metallica play in Berlin on the M72 World Tour?
Metallica are scheduled to perform at Olympiastadion Berlin on May 30, 2026, as part of the European leg of the M72 World Tour.
Which German cities are on Metallica’s 2026 tour route?
The confirmed German stops for the 2026 M72 World Tour are Frankfurt, with shows at Deutsche Bank Park on May 22 and May 24, and Berlin with a stadium date on May 30.
What is the next announced Metallica concert after the European shows?
After completing the European stadium dates, Metallica are next scheduled to appear at Sphere in Las Vegas on October 1, 2026, launching a series of themed shows at the venue.
