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Metallica Expands Vegas Residency: 24 Shows, New Setlists!

3/6/2026

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Summary

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Metallica, the American heavy metal band, expands its Sphere residency in Las Vegas to 24 shows from Oct 1, 2026, to Mar 13, 2027.
The expansion adds 16 new dates and adopts a No Repeat Weekend with Thursday and Saturday setlists.
Tickets go on sale March 6 at 10 a.m. PT, after presales for fan club members.
The residency offers an immersive experience using Sphere's technology to showcase Metallica's catalog.

History

Historical Context

In 1985, Live Aid raised over $125 million for famine relief, demonstrating music's unifying power. Metallica's upcoming 24-show residency in Las Vegas, starting in April 2023, echoes this legacy, utilizing advanced Sphere technology and a No Repeat Weekend format to enhance audience engagement. This evolution reflects the ongoing significance of live music in contemporary entertainment, building on past innovative concert experiences.

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Story summary

Metallica, the American heavy metal band, expands its Sphere residency in Las Vegas to 24 shows from Oct 1, 2026, to Mar 13, 2027.
The expansion adds 16 new dates and adopts a No Repeat Weekend with Thursday and Saturday setlists.
Tickets go on sale March 6 at 10 a.m. PT, after presales for fan club members.
The residency offers an immersive experience using Sphere's technology to showcase Metallica's catalog.

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