Metallica Announces 2026 Connecticut Concerts

Metallica announced plans Monday for two concerts at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on November 19 and 21, 2026, marking the heavy metal band's only United States performances that year outside its upcoming Las Vegas residency. The shows, which celebrate the venue's 25th anniversary, will follow the group's signature No Repeat Weekend format, featuring entirely different setlists with no overlapping songs across the two nights.

The first performance on November 19 will begin at 8 p.m., with Suicidal Tendencies as the opening act. The following show on November 21 will also start at 8 p.m. and include Spiritbox as support. This setup allows fans to experience a broader range of Metallica's catalog, from hits like "Master of Puppets" and "Enter Sandman" to deeper album tracks, in back-to-back evenings at the 10,000-seat arena.

Tickets for single-day and two-day passes go on sale to the general public Friday, April 10, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time through Ticketmaster. A presale for Metallica's Fifth Member fan club begins Wednesday, April 8, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, requiring a special code. A Live Nation presale follows on April 9, and tickets will also be available at...