Metallica is coming to Greece
Like … thunderbolt in the air on Thursday morning the news that Metallica is returning to Greece!
High Priority Promotions, which brings the biggest names of the world music scene to our country, announced that Metallica, the legends of the world heavy metal scene, are coming to Athens for a grand concert on May 9th 2026!
One of the greatest bands of all time, a band that has influenced generations and generations of mutants, comes back to Greece to give an unprecedented night, which will be unforgettable to those who are lucky enough to attend it!
It is worth noting that this will be a fifth time to visit our country after 1993, 1999, 2007 and 2010.
Metallica is coming to Greece
According to the announcement, Metallica announced that the M72 World Tour that has broken all records will expand for the fourth year, with 16 appearances in European and United Kingdom cities in May, June and July 2026.
Greece hosts their first Metallica, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Olympic Stadium, bringing to our country the impressive 360 ° (in-the-round) scene of the M72, which has already surprised millions of spectators worldwide.
The Athens concert will be attended by Gojira and Knocked Loose as an explosive line-up that promises an unforgettable experience.
Tickets will be available on Friday, May 30 at 10:00 am. through Ticketmaster.gr. Members of the Fan Club will have access to the sale from Tuesday, May 27 at 11:00 am
Pre -sale for those who are registered at www.highpriority.gr until May 25 begins on Thursday, May 29 at 10:00 am.
For more information, Enhanced Experiences, Travel Packages and more, visit: http://metallica.lnk.to/M72worldtour2026
M72 World Tour
Since its launch in April 2023 in Amsterdam, the M72 tour has brought Metallica in front of about 4 million spectators. It has been described by the international media as « a whole zoom » (Billboard « , » undoubtedly epic « (Metal Hammer), » a Detroit News « , » triumphant « (Kerrang!) And » The most tied and fiery appearance of Metallica here « .
The M72 2026 tour will continue the tradition of No Repeat Weekends. Each of the two nights having a completely different setlist and different support shapes. These include the first concerts of the band in Frankfurt and Dublin since the World Magnetic Tour in 2009 (Deutsche Bank Park, May 22 & 24 and Aviva Stadium, 19 & 21 June respectively), as well as their long -awaited return to Budapest (June 11 & June 11th) July).
The tour also includes individual appearances with complete production and the legendary in-the-round scene in cities such as: Athens (May 9), Bucharest (May 13), Horzuf (May 19), Zurich (May 27), Berlin (May 30)
With them Gojira, Pantera, Knocked Loose and Avatar
The support on this year’s European Metallica tour will be taken over by Gojira, Pantera, Knocked Loose and Avatar. See the details below by date.
The European/British tour M72 2026 is organized by Live Nation.
As always, part of the revenue from each ticket sold will be donated to local charities through the band’s All Within My Hands Foundation. The Foundation, created in 2017 as a way of metallica to retaliate in the communities that have supported them over the years, has raised more than $ 20 million since its establishment – offering 11.4 million in grants for professional and technical education programs, including its Metallic Scholars Innovation Programs. More than 7.4 million to combat food insecurity and more than 4.7 million for relief from natural disasters.
Metallica – M72 World Tour – Europe/UK 2026
- May 9 – Athens, Greece – Olympic Stadium*
- May 13 – Bucharest, Romania – Arena națională*
- May 19 – Horzuf, Poland – Stadion śląski*
- May 22 – Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park*
- May 24 – Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park+
- May 27 – Zurich, Switzerland – Stadion Letzigrund*
- May 30 – Berlin, Germany – Olympiastadion*
- June 3 – Bologna, Italy – Stadio Renato Dall’ara*
- June 11 – Budapest, Hungary – Puskas Arena+
- June 13 – Budapest, Hungary – Puskas Arena*
- June 19 – Dublin, Ireland – Aviva Stadium+
- June 21 – Dublin, Ireland – Aviva Stadium*
- June 25 – Glasgow, Scotland – Hampden Park*
- June 28 – Kardif, Scotland – Principality Stadium*
- July 3 – London, England – London Stadium*
- July 5 – London, England – London Stadium+
