Metallica play Sphere Las Vegas on 5 November 2026

Metallica play Sphere in Las Vegas on 5 November 2026 as part of the Life Burns Faster residency. The date appears on the band’s M72 World Tour calendar alongside a second Las Vegas performance.

Metallica bring Life Burns Faster to Sphere

The Las Vegas date belongs to the band’s M72 World Tour and sits within the residency billed as Life Burns Faster. The official M72 calendar lists another Sphere concert for 7 November 2026.

The two November performances form a No Repeat Weekend, a format associated with the Las Vegas run. The Sphere residency details place the Thursday and Saturday shows within Metallica’s 2026 schedule.

Metallica line-up anchors the Las Vegas residency

Metallica emerged from Los Angeles and works within the heavy metal and thrash metal traditions. The current line-up comprises James Hetfield on vocals and guitar, Lars Ulrich on drums, Kirk Hammett on guitar and Robert Trujillo on bass.

That quartet links the Sphere concerts with a catalogue that includes Master of Puppets, Metallica and the studio album 72 Seasons. The band’s official history also places the group’s early development in the Los Angeles and San Francisco metal scenes.

Metallica continue from Las Vegas to Connecticut

After the two Sphere dates, the official calendar lists Metallica at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville on 19 and 21 November 2026. Both dates remain part of the same run and give the schedule a second American venue during the month.

The Las Vegas residency resumes at Sphere on 28 and 30 January 2027, followed by further performances in February and March 2027. The later dates are also listed on the band’s official tour calendar.

Metallica: what fans in Germany need to know

• 5 November 2026: Metallica play Sphere in Las Vegas as part of the Life Burns Faster residency.
• 7 November 2026: a second Metallica concert takes place at Sphere in Las Vegas.
• 19 and 21 November 2026: the band play Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
• Official dates and ticket information: metallica.com.

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Metallica: frequently asked questions

When do Metallica play in Las Vegas?

Metallica play Sphere in Las Vegas on 5 November 2026, with another Sphere date on 7 November 2026.

Where do Metallica play on 19 November 2026?

They play Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on 19 November 2026.

Who are the current members of Metallica?

The current line-up is James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo.