Live in Concert at Sphere
October 1, 2026 – March 13, 2027
Metallica has announced that the band will debut its “Life Burns Faster” residency at Sphere in Las Vegas later this year.
According to the announcement, the band’s Sphere residency “will see live staples and surprises spanning the Metallica catalog enhanced by the venue’s immersive technologies that will allow fans to experience the sound and fury of the band’s live performance in new experiential dimensions.
“Whether you’ve seen Metallica from the upper reaches of a stadium or arena, at an intimate club or theater gig or from the famed Snake Pit surrounded by the 360-degree M72 stage, Sphere’s technology, including the world’s highest resolution LED display that wraps up, over and around the audience; Sphere Immersive Sound, which delivers audio with unmatched clarity and precision to every guest; and multi-sensory 4D technology, will present a wholly unique and entirely new Metallica experience for all who attend — including [band members] James, Lars, Kirk and Robert.”
When is Metallica playing at the Sphere?
- October 1 and 3
- October 8 and 10
- October 15 and 17
- October 22 and 24
- October 29 and 31
- November 5 and 7
- January 28 and 30 (2027)
- February 4 and 6 (2027)
- February 18 and 20 (2027)
- February 25 and 27 (2027)
- March 4 and March 6 (2027)
- March 11 and March 13 (2027)
How to get tickets to Metallica’s Las Vegas residency
Before the general sale, there will be a number of presales running that fans can take part in.
Tickets went on sale for the presale at either 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. through Ticketmaster, depending on what show date you want to attend.
After this sale, there will be an Artist Presale that will begin on Thursday, March 5 at 4 p.m. and will wrap up on March 6 at 3:45 p.m. through Ticketmaster.
Finally, fans can get Metallica Las Vegas residency tickets through the general sale on Friday, March 6 at 4 p.m. through Ticketmaster.
If you happen to miss out on all of these sales, then you can find tickets on Vivid Seats.
How Much are Metallica Tickets at the Sphere
Right now, the cheapest ticket we could find for Metallica’s Las Vegas residency is $814 on Vivid Seats.
If you’re gunning for a full weekend pass, the cheapest ticket we could find is $831 on Vivid Seats.
In addition to the band’s unique “No Repeat Weekend” format, Metallica’s Sphere Las Vegas residency promises fans a unique immersive experience thanks to the venue’s massive wraparound LED screen and unique spatial audio sound design.
Bands like U2, the Eagles, and Dead and Company have had some of the most successful residencies at the Sphere in Las Vegas thanks to each band’s rabid fan base and willingness to create unique visuals specifically curated for the venue’s massive screen system, making a Sphere concert a one-of-a-kind experience fans can only get at that show.