Metallica play at Sphere in Las Vegas on 5 November
Published on 11/05/2026 at 16:04 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Metallica play at Sphere in Las Vegas on 5 November 2026, a date the official calendar lists 5 November under the M72 World Tour. The Sphere date forms part of the band’s Life Burns Faster residency.
Metallica’s Sphere date sits inside the Life Burns Faster residency
The official calendar places the show at Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. It also lists another performance at the venue on 7 November 2026, followed by dates at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville on 19 and 21 November 2026.
The current Sphere run is the Life Burns Faster residency. Its Las Vegas dates place Metallica’s live production in a venue that has become the setting for this US leg of the band’s schedule.
Metallica’s sound and line-up connect Los Angeles to Sphere
Metallica’s official history traces the band’s beginnings to Los Angeles, where drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist and singer James Hetfield first connected. That starting point links the group’s early development with its present identity as a heavy-metal act.
Britannica identifies the band’s current line-up as Hetfield, Ulrich, lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. The catalogue includes Kill ’Em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, Metallica and 72 Seasons, connecting the Las Vegas residency with several stages of the band’s recorded work.
Further Metallica dates follow in Las Vegas and Uncasville
The official calendar lists Metallica at Sphere again on 7 November 2026. The schedule then moves to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville for 19 and 21 November 2026 before returning to Las Vegas for dates on 28 and 30 January 2027.
The sequence keeps the residency centred on paired performances, with Sphere dates separated by the two Connecticut shows. The calendar continues the Las Vegas run into February and March 2027, with further dates listed at the same venue.
Metallica: what fans in Germany need to know
- Metallica play at Sphere in Las Vegas on 5 November 2026.
- The next listed Sphere date is in Las Vegas on 7 November 2026.
- Further dates are scheduled at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville on 19 and 21 November 2026.
- Dates and event information are listed on metallica.com.
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Metallica: frequently asked questions
When do Metallica play in Las Vegas?
Metallica play at Sphere in Las Vegas on 5 November 2026. The official calendar also lists 7 November 2026 at the same venue.
Where do Metallica play on 5 November 2026?
They play at Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Which members make up Metallica’s current line-up?
James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo make up the current line-up.
