You won’t want to go to just “One” concert.
For the uninitiated, Metallica is putting on their 24-concert ‘Life Burns Faster’ residency with 12 “no repeat weekends” from October 2026 through March 2027 at Las Vegas Sphere.
That means two shows — one on Thursdays and another on Saturdays — where they play wholly unique sets made up of fan favorites and deep cuts from their storied back catalog.
Although we don’t know what the Sphere set lists will look like just yet, James Hetfield and co. have employed this two-show format for their ongoing ‘M72 Tour,’ which began in 2023.
Night one Thursday shows typically included headbanger delights “Master of Puppets,” “Seek & Destroy,” “Sad But True,” “Nothing Else Matters” and “Creeping Death” among others, based on our findings at Set List FM.
The nine-time Grammy winners often reserve stone cold classics “Enter Sandman,” “Ride The Lightning,” “Whiplash,” “Blackened” and, of course, “One” for night two.
So, is going to both Metallica Sphere shows actually a good deal?
Well…
Kerrang! reported that “at the end of 32 songs and well over four hours of music across two awesome nights, the 50,000+ punters in attendance were still baying for more.”
“During both nights, the entire stadium was engulfed in a sea of headbanging, fist-pumping fans who sang along to every lyric,” Consequence added. “Metallica’s stage presence was magnetic, with a highly-energized Hetfield engaging in cheery banter, drummer Lars Ulrich firing up the crowd from behind his kit, and Hammett and Trujillo captivating both audiences from start to finish.”
Clearly, based on reviews we’ve dug up, the answer is a resounding yes.
On a more practical level, we suggest thinking about your “future self.”
Imagine it’s 2035. Will you kick yourself for missing out on the full Metallica ‘No Repeat’ Sphere experience? Or are you happy you saved a few hundred dollars?
We’ll outline the ticket prices for all 24 concerts (including two-show packages) so you can make an informed decision but the choice is yours.
Either way, should you attend one or two ‘Life Burns Faster’ nights, you’re likely in for the show of a lifetime.
See you in Sin City, fellow 5th Members.
Metallica Sphere schedule 2026
All Las Vegas Sphere single and multi-show dates, concert start times and links to the cheapest tickets are listed here:
| Metallica Sphere dates | StubHub prices start at |
|---|---|
| Oct. 1 and 3 Two-day passes | $1,126 (including fees) |
| Thursday, Oct. 1 8 p.m. | $734 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Oct. 3 8 p.m. | $892 (including fees) |
| Oct. 8 and 10 Two-day passes | $836 (including fees) |
| Thursday, Oct. 8 8:30 p.m. | $655 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Oct. 10 8:30 p.m. | $705 (including fees) |
| Oct. 15 and 17 Two-day passes | $974 (including fees) |
| Thursday, Oct. 15 8 p.m. | $709 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Oct. 17 8 p.m. | $748 (including fees) |
| Oct. 22 and 24 Two-day passes | $985 (including fees) |
| Thursday, Oct. 22 8 p.m. | $752 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 8 p.m. | $673 (including fees) |
| Oct. 29 and 31 Two-day passes | $745 (including fees) |
| Thursday, Oct. 29 8 p.m. | $575 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Oct. 31 8 p.m. | $628 (including fees) |
| Nov. 5 and 7 Two-day passes | $646 (including fees) |
| Thursday, Nov. 5 8:30 p.m. | $476 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Nov. 7 8:30 p.m. | $534 (including fees) |
| Jan. 28 and 30, 2027 Two-day passes | $570 (including fees) |
| Thursday, Jan. 28, 2027 8:30 p.m. | $399 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027 8:30 p.m. | $446 (including fees) |
| Feb. 4 and 6, 2027 Two-day passes | $582 (including fees) |
| Thursday, Feb. 4 8:30 p.m. | $399 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Feb. 6 8:30 p.m. | $404 (including fees) |
| Feb. 18 and 20, 2027 Two-day passes | $501 (including fees) |
| Thursday, Feb. 18 8:30 p.m. | $357 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Feb. 20 8:30 p.m. | $393 (including fees) |
| Feb. 25 and 27, 2027 Two-day passes | $530 (including fees) |
| Thursday, Feb. 25 8:30 p.m. | $387 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Feb. 27 8:30 p.m. | $397 (including fees) |
| March 4 and 6, 2027 Two-day passes | $581 (including fees) |
| Thursday, March 4 8:30 p.m. | $397 (including fees) |
| Saturday, March 6 8:30 p.m. | $405 (including fees) |
| March 11 and 13, 2027 Two-day passes | $613 (including fees) |
| Thursday, March 11 8:30 p.m. | $404 (including fees) |
| Saturday, March 13 8:30 p.m. | $433 (including fees) |
Metallica at Mohegan Sun Arena
On top of the residency, Metallica is also helping Uncasville, CT’s 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena in November to celebrate the venue’s 25th anniversary.
This will be the first time the Rock Hall of Famers have performed in the Constitution State since July 1998 when they headlined at Hartford’s Meadows Music Theater as part of their ‘Poor Re-Touring Me Tour.’
If you’d like to see them thrash live, here’s when they’ll be at the Mohegan Sun Arena:
Other 2026 events at Las Vegas Sphere
When Metallica isn’t lighting up the Sphere stage, many other exciting shows are headed to Vegas’ premier entertainment destination.
Here’s what’s up next at the one-of-a-kind venue.
| Sphere shows |
|---|
| “The Wizard of Oz” Runs indefinitely Larger-than-life screenings of the iconic film. |
| No Doubt May 29 through June 13 Gwen Stefani’s ’90s hitmakers are coming out of semi-retirement to deliver their greatest hits. |
| Kenny Chesney June 19 through July 11 The country crooner will bring the good times to Sin City playing his biggest songs for the No Shoes Nation. |
| Illenium July 3-4 Beats will drop at the turntablist’s two-day stint paying tribute to. his new album “Odyssey.” |
| Backstreet Boys July 16 through Aug. 22 The boy band revisit their beloved “Millennium” album. |
| Carín León Sept. 4-6 and 11-13 The Mexican singer-songwriter pays tribute to his home country during Mexican Independence Day weekend. |
| Eagles Sept. 18-19 and Nov. 13-28 The classic rockers take fans on a trip down memory lane playing their greatest hits. |
If you’re planning a Las Vegas trip, you can find a complete calendar of all upcoming events at Sphere here.
Metallica night one set list
Hetfield and co. kicked off a two-night “No Repeat Weekend” at Denver’s Empower Field at Mile High on June 27, 2025. Based on our findings at Set List FM, here’s what the group took to the stage that evening.
01.) “Creeping Death”
02.) “Harvester of Sorrow”
03.) “Holier Than Thou”
04.) “King Nothing”
05.) “72 Seasons”
06.) “If Darkness Had a Son”
07.) “Kirk and Rob Doodle” (incl. “Suicide & Redemption”)
08.) “The Day That Never Comes”
09.) “Cyanide”
10.) “Orion”
11.) “Nothing Else Matters”
12.) “Sad but True”
13.) “Battery”
14.) “Fuel”
15.) “Seek & Destroy”
16.) “Master of Puppets”
Metallica night two set list
The second night of Metallica’s stay in the Mile High City went down on June 29, 2025. This is what Set List FM reported they played.
01.) “Whiplash”
02.) “For Whom the Bell Tolls”
03.) “Ride the Lightning”
04.) “The Memory Remains”
05.) “Lux Æterna”
06.) “Too Far Gone?”
07.) “Kirk and Rob Doodle” (incl. “Trapped Under Ice” and “Rocky Mountain High” by John Denver)
08.) “Welcome Home (Sanitarium)”
09.) “Wherever I May Roam”
10.) “The Call of Ktulu”
11.) “The Unforgiven”
12.) “Whiskey in the Jar” (Traditional cover)
13.) “Blackened”
14.) “Moth Into Flame”
15.) “One”
16.) “Enter Sandman”
Metallica new music
On April 14, 2023, Metallica dropped their 11th studio album “72 Seasons.”
The thrumming, high-velocity record quickly sets the tone with the non-stop thrill ride title track and then refuses to let up throughout its healthy 77-minute runtime.
Indisputable highlights include the snaking “Sleepwalk My Life Away,” nakedly raw “You Must Burn!” and unrelenting “Lux Æterna.” Don’t expect a second to breathe; Metallica goes hard the entire time with nary a moment to rest. Just the way it should be.
To hear for yourself, you can listen to “72 Seasons” here.
Heavy metal icons on tour in 2026
Can’t make it to the Entertainment Capital of the World (or Connecticut) to headbang this year?
No need to stress.
Here are just five of the biggest heavy metal acts you won’t want to miss live these next few months.
• RUSH
• AC/DC
• Avenged Sevenfold with Good Charlotte
Who else is out and about? Take a look at this list of al the biggest hard rockers on tour to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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