Metallica’s return to New Zealand is officially locked in, and the hype isn’t slowing down. With their M72 World Tour set to hit Eden Park on 19 November 2025, fans who missed out on the first ticket drop still have a chance to grab some tickets before they inevitably sell out. Yes, limited tickets are still available.
If you haven’t sorted yours yet, now’s the time. Grab your spot via Ticketmaster and get ready to experience the full M72 spectacle, complete with the iconic Snake Pit stage, where the band plays surrounded by fans right in the heart of the action.
Support acts Evanescence and Suicidal Tendencies round out a stacked lineup, making this a must-see event for rock fans across the country. Whether you’re going all in with an Enhanced Experience Package or aiming for a standard ticket (starting at $103.35), you’ll need to move fast, these final tickets won’t last long.
And beyond the music, Metallica’s Auckland stop comes with a powerful local partnership. Their foundation All Within My Hands has teamed up with Meet the Need to support Kiwi families facing food insecurity. It’s a rare moment where fan culture meets real-world impact, read more about that initiative here.
Six years in the making, and well worth the wait, Metallica’s return is going to be loud, electric, and unforgettable. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Expected setlist:
- It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll)(AC/DC song)
- The Ecstasy of Gold(Ennio Morricone song)
- Creeping Death
- For Whom the Bell Tolls
- Holier Than Thou
- Fuel
- The Unforgiven
- Wherever I May Roam
- Kirk and Rob Doodle(Budgie’s “Crash Course In Brain Surgery” and John Butler Trio’s “Zebra”)
- The Day That Never Comes
- Moth Into Flame
- Sad but True
- Nothing Else Matters
- Seek & Destroy
- Lux Æterna
- Master of Puppets
- One
- Enter Sandman