Metallica is set to perform at London Stadium on Friday, July 3, and Sunday, July 5, 2026, as part of their M72 World Tour. The band is promoting a "no repeat weekend," meaning each night will feature a distinct setlist and different support acts. London is one of three UK stops, alongside Glasgow and Cardiff.
Metallica's Legacy and History
Formed in Los Angeles in 1981 after frontman James Hetfield responded to an ad by drummer Lars Ulrich, Metallica quickly added lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Cliff Burton. Their breakthrough came with the 1986 album 'Master of Puppets,' which is often considered their magnum opus. Tragedy struck later that year when Burton died in a bus crash in Sweden. Jason Newsted replaced him for the 1988 album '...And Justice For All,' which earned the band its first Grammy nomination. To date, Metallica has sold over 125 million records worldwide and won ten Grammy Awards. The band is part of thrash metal's "Big Four" along with Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Hits like 'Enter Sandman,' 'Nothing Else Matters,' and 'Master of Puppets' have each surpassed a billion streams on Spotify. The current lineup includes Hetfield, Ulrich, Hammett, and bassist Robert Trujillo, who joined in 2003.
Setlist Expectations
Metallica's previous "no repeat" weekend in Dublin in June 2026, according to setlist.fm, featured these setlists:
Night One: Creeping Death, Harvester of Sorrow, Leper Messiah, King Nothing, 72 Seasons, If Darkness Had a Son, The Day That Never Comes, Cyanide, Orion, Nothing Else Matters, Sad but True, Battery, Fuel, Seek & Destroy, Master of Puppets.
Night Two: Whiplash, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Ride the Lightning, Until It Sleeps, Lux Æterna, Screaming Suicide, Fade to Black, Wherever I May Roam, The Call of Ktulu, The Unforgiven, Whiskey in the Jar (traditional cover), Blackened, Moth Into Flame, One, Enter Sandman.
Support Acts
On Friday, July 3, Kentucky hardcore punk band Knocked Loose will open at 5:30 PM, followed by French heavy metal band Gojira at 6:30 PM. Gojira has released seven albums and earned Grammy nominations for singles like "Silvera," "Amazonia," and "Mea Culpa." On Sunday, July 5, Swedish theatrical metal band Avatar will start at 5:30 PM, followed by Pantera at 6:30 PM. Pantera, known for classics such as "Walk," "Cowboys From Hell," and "Cemetery Gates," continues after the tragic death of guitarist Dimebag Darrell in 2004.
London Stadium Seating and Access
Ticketmaster has released a seating map for London Stadium, showing the stage and snake pit in the center, surrounded by a pitch standing zone and tiered blocks (100 and 200 levels). Interactive seat views are not yet available. The stadium is best reached via Stratford Station (tube), with West Ham Station as an alternative. Bus routes serving Stratford include numbers 25, 86, 97, 104, 108, 158, 241, 257, 262, 276, 308, 425, 473, and D8. No parking is available, and local restrictions will be enforced.
Last-Minute Tickets
Tickets are nearly sold out, but resale options are available from AXS Official Resale and Ticketmaster starting at £154.25. Fans can also check Viagogo, StubHub, and Seat Unique for VIP packages with premium views and early access. According to the article, "Tickets are often resold as a last resort on the day of concerts, so disappointed fans should keep a watchful eye for any sudden offers."
