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Metallica Sets Eight-Show 'Life Burns Faster' Las Vegas Sphere Residency for October 2026

The residency makes Metallica the Sphere’s first hard‑rock headliner, tailored to the venue’s immersive visuals and spatial audio.

Overview

  • Shows run on Oct. 1, 3, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31, with Thursday/Saturday pairings following the band’s No Repeat Weekend format.
  • General on-sale begins March 6 at 10 a.m. PT, with outlets reporting Fan Club and Ticketmaster presales on March 2 and 3; two-night packages, single-night tickets and a reported “Full House” option are available.
  • The production is built for Sphere’s 16K wraparound LED display, Sphere Immersive Sound and multi-sensory 4D effects to present a new live experience.
  • The series is produced by Live Nation and presented by inKind, with registration for tickets, travel packages and enhanced experiences live on the band’s site.
  • Lars Ulrich said the idea crystallized at Sphere’s 2023 opening with U2, calling the run a chance to reinvent fan interaction with setlists spanning staples and surprises.