If you’re a metalhead and Metallica are in town, you don’t miss ‘em. And that’s the case in London this weekend, with James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich and co set for two dates at the Olympic Park’s London Stadium.
Just three UK cities are getting dates on Metallica’s M72 World Tour this summer (the other two were Glasgow and Cardiff), but the London dates are extra special. In the capital the thrash legends are doing a ‘no repeat weekend’: two dates with different setlists and their own support acts.
In other words, there’s no reason why you couldn’t see Metallica on both dates at the London Stadium this weekend (well, if you’ve got the cash).
Off to east London to see Metallica this weekend? Here’s everything you need to know about the gigs, from timings and potential setlists to remaining ticket availability.
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When are Metallica playing London?
’Tallica are at the London Stadium (E20 2ST) on the following dates:
- Friday July 3 2026
- Sunday July 5 2026
What time do doors open at the London Stadium?
Gates open at slightly different times for each show:
- Friday July 3 – 3.30pm
- Sunday July 5 – 3pm
What time will Metallica come on stage?
So far on the M72 Tour Metallica have started the main set at around 8pm, but things may change in London (particularly on Sunday July 5, which has an earlier curfew).
Expect the following approximate start times for Metallica’s main set:
- Friday July 3 – 8pm
- Sunday July 5 – 7.30pm
What’s the seating plan?
You can find a map of the London Stadium for both Metallica shows below (according to Ticketmaster). Note the colossal doughnut stage and snake pit in the middle of general admission.
Who’s supporting Metallica in London?
The band have four support acts over their two days in the capital: metalcore beasts Knocked Loose, prog-death legends Gojira, groove metal titans Pantera and Swedish heavy metal band Avatar. Here’s who’s playing on each date.
Friday July 3
- Knocked Loose – 5.30pm
- Gojira – 6.30pm
Sunday July 5
- Avatar – 5pm
- Pantera – 6pm
Setlist
Don’t like knowing setlists in advance? Skip this bit. At Metallica’s last no-repeat weekender in Dublin, these were the sets (according to Setlist.fm):
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
Last-minute Metallica tickets in London
At time of writing, Ticketmaster has limited options, with tickets available on resale (for two-day passes) for at least £215.
Alternatively, resale sites like Stubhub and Viagogo also have options.
What’s the London Stadium’s bag policy?
The venue urges all concertgoers not to bring bags. However, the venue permits bags sized A4 or smaller. All bags will be searched upon entry, and there’s no bag drop.
Banned items
The following things aren’t permitted at the London Stadium.
- Large bags, backpacks and/or briefcases in excess of 30cmx20cmx20cm
- Glass bottles, glass of any kind, or cans
- Golf-style and city-type umbrellas (only pocket-sized umbrellas are permitted)
- Video cameras/recording devices
- Professional cameras and tripods
- Pets (only service animals are permitted)
- Aerosol cans
- Hanging banners/signs/sticks/poles or flags (unless specifically permitted by exception to the ground regulations).
- Laser pointers
- Noise makers, whistles, air horns, bull horns, cow bells, musical instruments
- Alcoholic beverages
- Weapons, explosives
- Spray paint
- Drugs, narcotics and other illegal substances
- Clothing containing vulgar or insensitive slogans, and high-visibility clothing
Weather forecast
Here’s the forecast in east London for Metallica’s no-repeat weekend.
- Friday July 3 – clear skies, 26C dropping to 21C by 11pm
- Sunday July 5 – clear skies, 28C dropping to 25C by the end of the night
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