Overview

• A Vital Vegas report indicates Metallica could play multiple dates at the Las Vegas Sphere in fall 2026.
• Neither Metallica nor Sphere management has officially confirmed talks or announced any details.
• The band’s 2026 M72 World Tour is scheduled to wrap on July 5, leaving room for a post-tour residency.
• Drummer Lars Ulrich hinted at “one or two other things” in the works while Kirk Hammett praised the Sphere’s immersive technology.
• Since 2023 the Sphere’s 16K wraparound screen and advanced audio have attracted high-profile residencies from U2, Phish and The Eagles.