Metallica announces return to Australia and NZ, extending WorldWired Tour

Metallica’s show at Auckland’s Mt Smart Stadium on Thursday, October 31 (their first New Zealand show since 2010) sold out two weeks ago in less than 12 minutes!

METALLICA recently announced their long-awaited return to Australia and New Zealand, extending their WorldWired Tour with 6 performances Down Under

Metallica’s show at Auckland’s Mt Smart Stadium on Thursday, October 31 (their first New Zealand show since 2010) sold out two weeks ago in less than 12 minutes!

In response to the extraordinary demand from ardent Kiwi fans, METALLICA will now perform a 2nd & final show at:

AUCKLAND’S MT SMART STADIUM ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Fan Club Presales begin Wednesday, April 3 from 1 pm.

American Express Card Members can also be among the first access to ticketing during the presale beginning 1 pm Friday, April 5 - Visit amexinvites.co.nz for details.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, April 9 at 2 pm.

The two shows are Metallica’s first ever headline stadium plays in New Zealand. They continue the WorldWired Tour that has played 130+ shows across the world since its 2016 kick-off.

Special guests SLIPKNOT will provide support on all dates.

The Wherever I May Roam Black Ticket will be travelling to Australia and New Zealand as well: one ticket allowing floor access to any Metallica show on this run. Black Ticket holders need only choose the show(s) and make an online reservation no less than 48 hours before the gig. A limited number of these Black Tickets* will be available for $598, more info here: CID Entertainment.

As with most of Metallica’s WorldWired shows, every ticket purchased includes a choice of a standard physical or standard digital copy of the band’s 10th and current album, Hardwired…To Self-Destruct.

And once again, all tickets will include a free MP3 download of the show(s) attended, mixed and mastered by the team behind Hardwired...To Self-Destruct. The free full-show downloads can be obtained by scanning or entering the barcode from that show’s ticket stub at LiveMetallica.com/scan.

Enhanced experience options will also be returning in partnership with the team at CID Entertainment: three options of special enhanced experiences, including premium tickets and amenities ranging from early access to the venue and the "Memory, Remains" travelling museum to meeting members of the band. Visit CID Entertainment for full package details.