Metallica Sphere Las Vegas Residency Life Burns Faster Is Official: Dates, Tickets, and Everything to Know
Metallica has confirmed what fans have long suspected. The legendary thrash metal band officially announced their Las Vegas Sphere residency on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 ET, becoming the first metal band in history to perform at the $2.3 billion immersive venue. The eight-show Metallica Sphere run, titled Life Burns Faster, spans four October weekends and features the band's signature No Repeat Weekends format.
Metallica Sphere Las Vegas Dates: Four Weekends, Eight Historic Shows
The Metallica Las Vegas Sphere residency opens on Thursday, October 1, 2026, with shows continuing on October 3, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, and 31. The final night falls on Halloween — October 31 — making it one of the most anticipated single concert dates in rock history. All eight performances will take place at Sphere Las Vegas, the venue that redefined the live concert experience when it opened in 2023.
The Metallica Sphere residency is produced by Live Nation and presented by inKind. James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo join an elite group of artists — U2, Eagles, Dead & Company, Phish, and No Doubt — who have graced the Sphere stage.
No Repeat Weekends: Every Metallica Las Vegas Sphere Show Is Unique
The Metallica Las Vegas Sphere residency continues the No Repeat Weekends format the band pioneered during their M72 World Tour. Each Thursday and Saturday pairing within a single weekend features a completely unique setlist — no song is repeated across both nights. Fans who attend both shows in any given weekend experience two entirely distinct Metallica performances.
Setlists will span the full Metallica catalog, from early thrash classics to material from their 2023 album 72 Seasons. Guitarist Kirk Hammett has publicly confirmed he has 767 new riffs in progress for a future album, keeping anticipation high around what surprises the band might debut at Sphere Las Vegas.
Lars Ulrich on the Metallica Sphere Decision
Metallica co-founder and drummer Lars Ulrich said the idea was locked in almost immediately after watching U2 open the venue in 2023. Ulrich stated that within about 12 seconds of U2's opening night at Sphere, he knew Metallica had to perform there, calling it completely uncharted territory. He described the band as beyond excited and confirmed the residency gives them another chance to reinvent how they interact with their fans in a live setting.
The Metallica Sphere Las Vegas announcement came after months of open speculation, with Ulrich himself having previously stated publicly that he would love to do a Sphere residency, and Trujillo noting the possibilities at the venue were endless.
Metallica Sphere Tickets: Presale Schedule and General On-Sale
Metallica Sphere tickets go on general sale Friday, March 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET via Ticketmaster. Both two-night No Repeat Weekend packages and single-night tickets will be available. A tiered presale structure begins before then, with Travel Package presales opening Friday, February 27, at 10:00 AM ET for Legacy Members and 12:00 PM ET for Fifth Members via Vibee.
The Fan Club presale for Enhanced Experience Tickets and the Full House Ticket begins Monday, March 2 ET. A Ticketmaster Artist Presale opens Tuesday, March 3 ET, followed by Live Nation and Sphere presales on Thursday, March 5 ET. A four-ticket limit per show applies across standard presale windows.
VIP Packages and the Full House Ticket for Metallica Las Vegas Sphere
Premium options for the Metallica Las Vegas Sphere residency include Travel Packages through Vibee, which bundle tickets to both nights of a given weekend with 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.
VIP Enhanced Experiences add perks including Meet & Greet access, a pre-show onstage photo opportunity, priority venue entry, and access to the coveted Snake Pit. The Full House Ticket — formerly called the "I Disappear" Ticket and renamed in the spirit of Las Vegas — grants access to all eight Metallica Sphere shows across all four October weekends, making it the ultimate pass for the band's most dedicated fans.
