27 July 2025
Metallica to perform in Abu Dhabi for F1 Grand Prix for first time in 12 years!
On December 6, Metallica will perform on stage in the UAE for the third time. Their debut in the country took place in 2011 on Yas Island, and their second performance was a triumph, gathering full stands. Now, more than a decade later, they will delight their fans again with a concert in December 2025.
Metallica is deservedly considered one of the most influential and commercially successful bands in the heavy metal genre. Since their formation in 1981, they have sold over 150 million albums worldwide. Their latest work, the eleventh studio album "72 Seasons", was released in 2023, was warmly received by critics and was awarded a Grammy Award for Best Metal Album in 2024. The band is currently touring extensively with the M72 World Tour, which is now in its third year and continues to set crowd records, particularly in North America.
Post-race concerts by famous artists have become an integral part of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. In previous years, such rock legends as Muse and Foo Fighters have performed on the Yas Marina stage. These events are always a success: over 190,000 spectators visited the Yas Marina circuit over the four days of the 2024 Grand Prix alone, many of whom came to see the concerts. Even greater interest and attendance are expected with the return of the legendary Metallica in 2025. Tickets for the Metallica concert at Etihad Park are available on our website.
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Metallica in Athens: M72 World Tour at the Olympic Stadium
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2 February
Metallica in Frankfurt 2026: an epic show at Deutsche Bank Park
Summer 2026 will be the year of heavy metal! Metallica returns to Frankfurt with the "M72 World Tour." Don't miss these unique performances at Deutsche Bank Park. Experience the power and energy of this legendary band live!
1 February
Metallica in Berlin: A Grand Concert at the Olympiastadion in 2026
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13 January
Metallica in Zurich: a grand concert at Stadion Letzigrund as part of the M72 world tour
The summer of 2026 will be unforgettable for rock fans! Metallica and guests including Gojira and Pantera will rock the Stadion Letzigrund stage in Zurich. Don't miss the unique shows with rotating setlists and a variety of opening acts!
15 November 2025
Metallica's concert at Al Dana Amphitheater will be a resounding success.
The renowned band Metallica will perform at the Al Dana Amphitheater in Bahrain on December 3, 2025. Hard rock and metal fans will be able to enjoy the hits of one of the most significant and popular bands in the world.
29 October 2025
Legendary musicians from the band Metallica are preparing to perform a concert in the heart of Abu Dhabi – at Etihad Park
On December 6th, Etihad Park in Abu Dhabi will be a meeting place for true thrash metal fans, as the legendary band Metallica is coming!
28 October 2025
The legendary band Metallica has once again rocked the stage, this time in the East, at a unique venue – Al Dana Amphitheater
On December 3rd, a spectacular event will take place at the Al Dana Amphitheater! The legendary band Metallica, recognized masters of thrash metal and idols of millions of fans.
5 October 2025
A musical hurricane named Metallica will cover Abu Dhabi.
Meet the world-class band on December 6, 2025, on Yas Island, where an unprecedented rock performance will unfold on the Etihad Park stage.
5 October 2025
Metallica in Bahrain: Rock giants conquer the desert!
The legendary band will take to the stage for the first time in the heart of the Middle East. The spectacular performance will take place on December 3, 2025, and will forever remain in the history of world music.
15 September 2025
Double whammy: Metallica headline Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and head to Bahrain for the first time!
The band's powerful return to Yas Marina after a 12-year absence will be one of the highlights of the race weekend. Following the UAE, the band will perform for the first time in Bahrain at the Al Dana Amphitheatre.