Metallica Concert Setlists: What to Expect at Sphere Residency & Tour

Update (October 2): This article has been updated with Metallica’s latest average setlist.

Metallica have become one of the highest-grossing live acts of all-time for good reason: Aside from hosting a staggering collection of classic concerts, the heavy metal band has continued to push themselves as a touring band after performing shows every year for over four nearly uninterrupted decades

In 2026 and 2027, Metallica will play Sphere in Las Vegas for their Metallica: Life Burns Faster residency, followed by more stadium tour dates. With Metallica’s Sphere Las Vegas shows launched, take a look at a typical Metallica tour setlist and find everything you need to know about the band’s extensive live run.

Metallica Live at Sphere Las Vegas & M72 World Tour Tour Essentials

Metallica are taking immersion to a whole new level with a residency at the innovative Sphere Las Vegas, before returning to the road for more tour dates in 2027.

The band will be taking over Sphere Las Vegas from October 2026 to March 2027, beginning with a show on October 1, 2026. Metallica will then embark on the M72 World Tour in May 2027.

Metallica Tour Dates & Cities

Metallica’s Las Vegas Sphere residency kicks off in October 2026, with dates scheduled through mid-March 2027. After that, Metallica will head out on their M72 World Tour in May. After kicking off in Vancouver on May 8, the band will play in cities including San Diego, Indianapolis, and Cleveland before wrapping up in Salt Lake City on June 19.

Metallica 2026-27 Live at Sphere Las Vegas Dates:

• October 2026: 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31
• November 2026: 5, 7
• January 2027: 28, 30
• February 2027: 4, 6, 18, 20, 25, 27
• March 2027: 4, 6, 11, 13

Metallic 2027 Tour Dates:

• 05/08/27 – Vancouver, BC @ BC Place
• 05/13/27 – San Diego, CA @ Snapdragon Stadium
• 05/18/27 – El Paso, TX @ Sun Bowl
• 05/22/27 – San Antonio, TX @ Alamodome
• 05/26/27 – Fayetteville, AR @ Razorback Stadium
• 05/29/27 – Kansas City, MO @ Arrowhead Stadium
• 06/05/27 – Indianapolis, IN @ Lucas Oil Stadium
• 06/08/27 – Buffalo, NY @ New Highmark Stadium
• 06/15/27 – Cleveland, OH @ Huntington Bank Field
• 06/19/27 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Rice Eccles Stadium

Metallica M72 World Tour Tickets, Presales & Pricing

Tickets for Metallica’s M72 World Tour are on sale now via Ticketmaster. Standard tickets and packages for multiple shows are still available.

What You’ll Hear – Metallica Setlist Overview

Metallica have prided themselves on creating a unique setlist for each show since touring their 2003 album St. Anger, but the group decided to raise the bar further for the M72 World Tour, which often featured two shows per city with no-repeat songs. This is a format they’re reviving in part for the Metallica: Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere Las Vegas; packages for multiple shows are available.

Although each Metallica setlist is unique by design, the band still tends to deliver many of their most familiar, most-played songs over the course of an evening, including “Master of Puppets,” “Enter Sandman,” “Seek & Destroy” and “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” The band has also added newer material from their 2023 album 72 Seasons such as the Grammy-winning title track and singles like “Lux Æterna,” “If Darkness Had a Son” and “Screaming Suicide.”

Below, you can find the setlist for the opening show of the Metallica: Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere Las Vegas on October 1, 2026.

Metallica Tour Setlist:

1. “Battery”
2. “Creeping Death”
3. “Now That We’re Dead”
4. “Sad but True”
5. “The Shortest Straw”
6. “Wherever I May Roam”
7. “The Day That Never Comes”
8. “…And Justice for All”
9. Kirk and Rob Doodle (“Sleepwalk My Life Away”)
10. “Nothing Else Matters”
11. “The Call of Ktulu”
12. “Lux Æterna”
13. “Ride the Lightning”
14. “The Memory Remains”
15. “Seek & Destroy”
16. “Master of Puppets”

Metallica Set Times

Metallica usually arrive on stage between 8:50 and 9:20 p.m., though set times vary. On their opening night for the Metallica: Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere Las Vegas, the concert started at 8:45 p.m.

Metallica M72 World Tour Openers

Metallica will have multiple opening acts on the 2027 M72 World Tour, including:

• Limp Bizkit
• Avatar

Check individual event pages for details.

How to Get Tickets & Find the Latest Metallica Setlists

Tickets for Metallica’s M72 World Tour will be available for purchase via Ticketmaster. Travel packages and VIP packages are still available.

Tickets for Metallica’s residency at Sphere in Las Vegas are on sale now via Ticketmaster. As the tour continues, nightly Metallica setlists can be found on Ticketmaster.

Because the tour spans venue types, logistics will vary by stop, including details on parking, bag policies, weather considerations for outdoor venues, and age restrictions. Check-in locations, early entry timing, and included experiences may also vary by VIP package. For the most accurate information, including doors, start times, VIP instructions, and venue policies, fans should refer to the individual Ticketmaster event page.