Metallica Adds More 2027 Las Vegas Sphere Residency Dates

The thrash metal legends extend their Metallica: Life Burns Faster residency at the new Las Vegas Sphere venue.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Metallica has announced the addition of six more 2027 Las Vegas Sphere residency dates, extending their Metallica: Life Burns Faster residency from October 2026 through January 2027. The newly added dates will span over three weekends in February 2027, with the band playing different setlists each night. Tickets go on sale today for the general public, including members of Metallica's fan clubs.

Why it matters

Metallica will be the first metal band to play a residency at the new Sphere venue in Las Vegas, following other major rock acts. This extended residency demonstrates the continued popularity and drawing power of the thrash metal legends, who are further cementing their legacy with this high-profile Las Vegas engagement.

The details

Metallica just announced the addition of six more 2027 dates for their Metallica: Life Burns Faster residency at the Las Vegas Sphere. The newly added shows will take place over three weekends in February 2027, with the band playing different setlists each night, similar to their M72 World Tour format. Tickets for the new dates go on sale today at 6PM ET, available through Metallica's website.

  • Metallica announced the initial batch of Sphere dates last week.
  • The newly added 2027 dates were announced on March 3, 2026.
  • The Metallica: Life Burns Faster residency will run from October 2026 through January 2027.
  • The newly added February 2027 dates will span three weekends.

The players

Metallica

A thrash metal band and one of the most influential and successful heavy metal acts of all time.

Las Vegas Sphere

A new state-of-the-art entertainment venue in Las Vegas that will host Metallica's upcoming residency, the first for a metal band at the venue.

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What’s next

Tickets for the newly announced 2027 Metallica: Life Burns Faster residency dates at the Las Vegas Sphere go on sale today at 6PM ET through the band's website.

The takeaway

Metallica's extended residency at the new Las Vegas Sphere venue demonstrates the enduring popularity and influence of the thrash metal legends, who continue to push the boundaries of what's possible for a heavy metal act in the live music space.