Two weeks to go until Metallica’s only Italian concert of 2026. On Wednesday 3 June the band brings the M72 World Tour to the Renato Dall’Ara stadium in Bologna. The concert was announced on 22 May 2025 by Live Nation. The European leg of the tour kicked off on 9 May at the Olympic Stadium in Athens.
The stage in the middle of the stadium
The M72 World Tour has already drawn four million concertgoers in 2023 and 2024. The stage is in-the-round: it sits in the middle of the stadium, with the audience all around it. In the centre of the stage is the Snake Pit, the audience area closest to the band.
The guests: Gojira and Knocked Loose
Before Metallica, the stage belongs to Gojira, the French metal band, and Knocked Loose, a hardcore group from Kentucky. They are the same guests announced alongside the Bologna date.
Ticket prices
These are the prices announced when tickets went on sale, plus booking fees:
- Pitch: €125.
- Sections: €150 for the first section, €115 for the second, €95 for the third, €85 for the fourth and €70 for the fifth.
General sale opened on 30 May 2025 on Ticketmaster, TicketOne and Vivaticket, after the Mastercard and My Live Nation presales. Part of the proceeds goes to the band’s foundation, All Within My Hands.
Practical info
- When: Wednesday 3 June 2026.
- Where: Renato Dall’Ara stadium, Bologna.
- Line-up: Metallica, Gojira, Knocked Loose.
- Tickets: only through the official outlets named by Live Nation. Times and entrance details are announced by the organizer in the days before the concert.
Frequently asked questions
Are there other dates in Italy?
No: the Dall’Ara is the only Italian date of the 2026 European tour.
What is the Snake Pit?
It is the audience area in the middle of the circular stage, the closest to the band.
Where can I find other concerts in Bologna?
In the Events section of Nightify you can search by city and date.