The band will likely be performing an “intimate” pair of shows at Mohegan Sun Arena on Nov. 19 and 21 to have fun the world’s twenty fifth anniversary. Advertised as a “No Repeat Weekend,” the band won’t repeat setlists between the two evenings. Suicidal Tendencies will open on Nov. 19 and Spiritbox will open on Nov. 21.
“We hope to see you there as we join a long list of artists who have performed at the arena, including Bruce Springsteen, Prince, Lady Gaga, Chris Rock, Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Joel, Beyoncé and many more. Twenty-five years and over 3,000 events later, we’re honored to help celebrate this milestone,” Metallica’s web site reads.
A bona fide stadium act, the performances are presently scheduled to be Metallica’s solely East Coast performances of 2026 and its solely U.S. shows happening exterior of its upcoming run at The Sphere in Las Vegas.
Since its founding in 1981, Metallica has been on the forefront of the thrash and heavy metallic scene — crafting albums like “Master of Puppets,” “Ride the Lightning,” “Kill ‘Em All” and their large, eponymous album in 1991.
Metallica is the recipient of nine Grammy awards with its most up-to-date coming in 2024 for “Best Metal Performance” with “72 Seasons.” Considered one of many best-selling metallic bands of all time, Metallica was inducted within the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.
Fan Club presales starting Wednesday, April 8 whereas remaining tickets will go on sale to most people on Friday, April 10. Fifth Member fan membership members can signal into their accounts to entry their presale code. Single-day and two-day tickets will likely be accessible on April 10. Tickets for each shows will even be accessible on the Mohegan Sun Arena field workplace on Saturday, April 11.