Metallica - M72 Tour Brings Two Nights To Munich In 2026
Published on 07/28/2026 at 09:10 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Metallica keep their massive M72 World Tour rolling into 2026 with a German stop. According to the band's official tour overview, the thrash metal veterans will play two 'No Repeat Weekend' shows at Munich's Olympiastadion on June 13 and 15, 2026 as part of the ongoing stadium runMetallica official tour page.
Munich dates headline Metallica's 2026 stadium run
The Munich shows at Olympiastadion give fans in Germany a prominent anchor within Metallica's current global tour. The 'No Repeat Weekend' format means two distinct setlists, with the band promising not to repeat songs across the Friday and Sunday shows in the Bavarian capitalEventim tour listing.
Olympiastadion in Munich is one of Germany's largest open-air venues, with a concert capacity often above 60,000 spectators. For Metallica, that scale fits the M72 production, which features an in-the-round stage in the center of the stadium and dedicated 'Snake Pit' standing areas close to the band.
How the M72 World Tour is structured
The M72 World Tour supports Metallica's currently latest studio album 72 Seasons, released on April 14, 2023 via Blackened Recordings. The tour is split into city pairs, with two shows per stop and different opening acts each night, creating a festival-like atmosphere around each weekend.
Across Europe, the band has booked major stadiums such as Amsterdam's Johan Cruijff ArenA, Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre, and Madrid's Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano alongside Munich's Olympiastadion. This keeps Germany firmly integrated into the continental route while highlighting the country's appetite for large-scale rock shows.
Tour, charts and work at a glance
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Where Metallica's music sits today
Metallica's current studio phase is marked by 72 Seasons, a record that runs at over 77 minutes and dives into themes of formative years and the weight of early experiences. Sonically it remains rooted in thrash, with extended riff suites and mid-tempo grooves that echo their late-1980s output.
Alongside the new material, the Munich shows will inevitably lean on classics from albums such as Master of Puppets (1986), ...And Justice for All (1988) and Metallica (1991), known universally as The Black Album. That balance between new songs and long-established live staples defines the current live identity of the band.
Where the band stands and what's next
The next confirmed live dates for Metallica are the two Olympiastadion shows in Munich on June 13 and 15, 2026, within the M72 World Tour framework.
Metallica at a glance
- Act: Metallica
- Genre: Thrash metal / heavy metal
- Origin: Los Angeles, United States (later based in San Francisco)
- Active since: 1981
- Lineup: James Hetfield (vocals, rhythm guitar), Lars Ulrich (drums), Kirk Hammett (lead guitar), Robert Trujillo (bass)
- Label: Blackened Recordings
- Key works: Ride the Lightning (1984), Master of Puppets (1986), Metallica (1991), 72 Seasons (2023)
- Current album/single: 72 Seasons, released April 14, 2023
- Charts / certifications: Metallica certified Diamond by the RIAA in the United States (16x Platinum equivalent), while in Germany the band has repeatedly entered the Offizielle Deutsche Charts with albums including 72 Seasons.
- Next live date: June 13, 2026, Munich, Olympiastadion
Frequently asked questions about Metallica
When will Metallica play in Germany on the current tour?
Metallica are scheduled to perform two 'No Repeat Weekend' shows at Munich's Olympiastadion on June 13 and 15, 2026 as part of the M72 World Tour.
Which album does the M72 World Tour support?
The M72 World Tour is built around Metallica's studio album 72 Seasons, released on April 14, 2023 via the band's own Blackened Recordings label.
What is special about Metallica's Munich concerts in 2026?
The Munich shows follow the 'No Repeat Weekend' concept, with two different setlists and opening acts, giving fans in Germany the chance to hear a broader range of Metallica's catalog across the two nights.
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