Metallica Announces 24-Show Sphere Residency in Las Vegas

Metallica are taking over Las Vegas’ Sphere beginning this October with their “Life Burns Faster” residency ., which is set to run all the way through March 2027.

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The iconic metal band will play 24 shows at the futuristic venue on Thursdays and Saturdays, following the “No Repeat” format of their wildly successful “M72 World Tour.” That means fans who attend both the Thursday and Saturday performances on any given week will be treated to two entirely unique sets each night.

How Can I Get Last-Minute Tickets to Metallica’s Sphere Residency?

The “Life Burns Faster” residency sold out quickly but fans can look for deals or get tickets to the shows via Vivid Seats , with $20 off your first order of $200 or more using the code COS20 .

What Is Metallica’s Sphere Residency?

The “Life Burns Faster” residency is a 24-show run at the Sphere, spanning 12 “No Repeat Weekends,” which feature distinct setlists for the shows in each pairing. It will mark Metallica’s first shows at the Vegas Sphere, with the band joining the likes of U2, No Doubt, and the Eagles as musical acts who have performed there.

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“About 12 seconds into the opening night of Sphere with U2 back in ‘23, I thought ‘We have to do this, it’s completely uncharted territory!’” stated Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich in a press release. “This residency gives us another chance to reinvent how we interact with our fans in a live setting. We are beyond excited to share this with the world in six months time, and way f**kin’ psyched to go next level!”

Who Is Opening for Metallica’s Sphere Residency?

No opening acts, if any, have been announced thus far.

What Are Metallica’s 2026-2027 Sphere Dates?

10/01 – Thursday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

10/03 – Saturday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

10/08 – Thursday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

10/10 – Saturday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

10/15 – Thursday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

10/17 – Saturday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

10/22 – Thursday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

10/24 – Saturday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

10/29 – Thursday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

10/31 – Saturday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

11/05 – Thursday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

11/07 – Saturday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

01/28 – Thursday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

01/30 – Saturday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

02/04 – Thursday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

02/06 – Saturday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

02/18 – Thursday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

02/20 – Saturday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

02/25 – Thursday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

02/27 – Saturday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

03/04 – Thursday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

03/06 – Saturday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

03/11 – Thursday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

03/13 – Saturday @ 8:30 PM [Buy Tickets]

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_Originally reported by [Consequence](https://consequence.net/2026/09/metallica-las-vegas-sphere-last-minute-tickets/)._