Metallica at the Aviva

Name: Metallica at the Aviva
Start: 2026-06-21
End: 2026-06-21
Location: Dublin

Metallica performed a concert at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Sunday, June 21, 2026. This performance was part of their M72 world tour and marked the second of two unique shows in the city, featuring a no-repeat setlist.

Date: Jun 21, 2026
Location: Dublin

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Highlights

No-repeat setlist
"in the round" stage setup
Performance of Thin Lizzy's "Whiskey in the Jar"
Tribute to original bassist Clifford Lee Burton

On Sunday, June 21, 2026, Metallica played a concert at Aviva Stadium in Dublin as part of their M72 world tour. This was the second of two nights the band performed in Dublin, adhering to a "no-repeat" setlist policy across both concerts. The show featured an "in the round" stage setup, and the band played tracks from their debut album "Kill 'Em All," including "Whiplash," alongside deeper cuts like "The Call of Ktulu," which was dedicated to their original bassist, Clifford Lee Burton. During the performance, Metallica paid homage to Ireland by covering Thin Lizzy’s "Whiskey in the Jar," which reportedly received a strong audience reaction. The concert concluded with fan favorites "One" and "Enter Sandman."

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