Metallica Sphere Las Vegas Residency Announced: Tickets, Dates, and Everything to Know About Life Burns Faster
Metallica just made history. The legendary thrash metal band officially confirmed an eight-show Las Vegas Sphere residency on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, becoming the first metal band ever to perform at the $2.3 billion immersive venue. The residency is titled Life Burns Faster and spans four October weekends in 2026.
Metallica Las Vegas Sphere Dates: Four Weekends, Eight Shows
The Metallica Sphere residency runs across four consecutive weekends in October, with shows on the following dates: October 1 and 3, October 15 and 17, October 22 and 24, and October 29 and 31. All eight shows begin at 8:00 PM ET. The final night of the Metallica Las Vegas Sphere run falls on Halloween — October 31 — adding an extra layer of spectacle to what is already one of the most anticipated concert events of the year.
The residency is produced by Live Nation and presented by inKind. Metallica joins an elite group of artists — including U2, Eagles, Dead & Company, Phish, and No Doubt — who have performed at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
No Repeat Weekends: Every Metallica Sphere Show Is Unique
Metallica is bringing its signature No Repeat Weekends format to the Sphere Las Vegas stage. Each Thursday-and-Saturday pair within a single weekend will feature a completely different setlist — meaning no song will be played twice across both nights of the same weekend. Fans who attend both nights of any given weekend get two fully distinct Metallica experiences.
This format was first pioneered by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo during the M72 World Tour, which drew more than four million fans worldwide since launching in 2023. The Life Burns Faster title itself is drawn from a lyric in the band's iconic track "Master of Puppets," released on the landmark 1986 album of the same name.
Metallica Sphere Tickets: Presale and General On-Sale Details
Metallica Sphere tickets are available through a tiered presale structure before going on sale to the general public. Fan Club Legacy Members can access Travel Package presales starting at 10:00 AM ET on Friday, February 27, with all other presales beginning at 10:00 AM ET on Monday, March 2. Fifth Members receive access at 12:00 PM ET on February 27 for Travel Packages and 2:00 PM ET on March 2 for all other tickets.
SiriusXM listeners can access a special presale on Thursday, March 5, starting at 1:00 PM ET. The general on-sale for Metallica Sphere tickets goes live on Friday, March 6, at 1:00 PM ET. A four-ticket limit per show applies across all standard presales.
VIP and Travel Package Options for Las Vegas Sphere Metallica
Enhanced Experience and Travel Package options are available for fans who want the full Metallica Las Vegas Sphere treatment. Travel Packages are available through Vibee and include tickets to both shows in a given weekend, a three-night stay at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas or Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, a limited-edition merch item, a collectible laminate and lanyard, and on-site concierge service.
Premium Diamond and Signature package tiers add perks including priority entry into the Sphere, luxury motorcoach transport from Harry Reid International Airport, and a live audio MP3 download from both shows attended. VIP Enhanced Experiences include Meet & Greet access, a pre-show onstage photo opportunity, and exclusive entry to the Black Box Experience or a coveted Snake Pit spot.
The Full House Ticket: See Every Metallica Sphere Show
For the most dedicated fans, Metallica is offering the Full House Ticket — the ultimate all-in pass that grants access to every single Metallica Sphere show across all four October weekends. Formerly known as the "I Disappear" Ticket, the Full House Ticket has been renamed with a nod to Las Vegas culture. Full House Ticket presales are included in the Fan Club Presale beginning Monday, March 2.
The Sphere Las Vegas seats approximately 17,600 and wraps its audience in the world's highest-resolution LED display, paired with immersive 4D technology and unmatched multi-directional audio. For Metallica — a band built on sonic power and visceral live energy — the venue represents entirely uncharted territory and the next evolution of one of rock's greatest live acts.
