Metallica begin Sphere residency in Las Vegas on 1 October
Published on 09/30/2026 at 10:00 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSMetallica begin their Sphere residency in Las Vegas on 1 October 2026. The concert is the band’s next scheduled performance after its 2026 European stadium run.
Metallica’s Sphere residency opens in Las Vegas
The official tour calendar places the concert at Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, and lists the city and venue alongside the date. It also gives further Sphere dates on 3 October, 8 October, 10 October, 15 October and 17 October 2026.
Loudwire describes the concert on 1 October as the first show of Metallica’s Las Vegas Sphere residency. The same booking places the band in an indoor venue in Nevada after its European stadium appearances.
Metallica’s catalogue reaches from Los Angeles to Sphere
Metallica are an American heavy metal band associated with the development of speed metal. The group formed in Los Angeles around the meeting of guitarist and singer James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich.
Britannica’s Metallica overview identifies the band with albums including Kill ’Em All, Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets. That catalogue links the Las Vegas residency to the group’s established heavy metal repertoire rather than to a new release.
Further Metallica dates continue through November 2026
The official calendar continues the Sphere run on 22 October, 24 October, 29 October and 31 October 2026. It then lists Las Vegas dates on 5 November and 7 November 2026.
Two further concerts are listed at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on 19 November and 21 November 2026. Those dates extend the late-2026 schedule beyond the Sphere residency’s Las Vegas block.
Metallica: what fans in Germany need to know
- Metallica play Sphere in Las Vegas on 1 October 2026, the first date of the residency.
- Further Sphere dates are scheduled for 3 October and 8 October 2026 in Las Vegas, followed by dates through 7 November 2026.
- The official calendar also lists Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville on 19 and 21 November 2026.
- Official dates and ticket details are listed at metallica.com.
Metallica on social media and streaming platforms
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Metallica: frequently asked questions
When do Metallica play in Las Vegas?
Metallica play Sphere on 1 October 2026, beginning the residency’s Las Vegas run.
Where is Metallica’s Sphere residency held?
It is held at Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first date is 1 October 2026.
Which genre is Metallica associated with?
Metallica are an American heavy metal band associated with speed metal and a broad heavy metal catalogue.
