Metallica Sphere: metallica sphere Residency Confirmed for Eight-Show 'Life Burns Faster' Run
Metallica confirmed an eight-show residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, naming the engagement Life Burns Faster and scheduling four two-night stands in October 2026. The announcement matters now because presales and a public ticket on-sale are set for early March, giving fans a clear purchase timeline ahead of the fall run.
Metallica Sphere: metallica sphere residency details
The band has labeled the residency Life Burns Faster, a phrase drawn from one of its songs, and will mount eight concerts grouped into two-night sets. The group promises the continuance of its "No Repeat Weekends" approach: each Thursday and Saturday pairing will feature unique set lists that mix live staples with surprises. Drummer Lars Ulrich said he was inspired after attending the Sphere's opening-night shows and described the residency as an opportunity to reinvent how the band interacts with fans in a live setting.
Dates and ticketing schedule
The run is organized as four two-night stands in October 2026: Oct. 1 and 3, Oct. 15 and 17, Oct. 22 and 24, and Oct. 29 and 31. Presales for fan-club members begin March 2, and single-night and "No Repeat Weekend" tickets go on general sale March 6 at 1 p. m. ET (10 a. m. PT). Fans were advised that pre-registration for presales, enhanced experiences and travel packages is available through the band's official channels.
What the shows will feature
The announcement states the concerts will leverage the venue's immersive technologies, including a wrap-around high-resolution LED display, immersive directional audio and multi-sensory 4D elements, to present an expanded live experience. Promoters said the residency will draw from across the band's catalog so attendees should expect both expected live staples and less-common selections paired with the venue's audiovisual capabilities.
Looking ahead, the ticketing timeline creates a short window for fans: first presales, then the public sale on March 6 at 1 p. m. ET. If the band maintains the "No Repeat Weekends" format used on recent tour legs, each Thursday and Saturday pairing in October will offer a distinct show experience for repeat attendees. The band is also continuing other tour commitments this year, with additional concert dates announced elsewhere on its schedule.
