Metallica at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium: start time, last-minute tickets, potential setlist and what you need to know

Cardiff is one of just three British cities that will be graced by the presence of metal icons Metallica this summer. The M72 World Tour is in the Welsh capital this weekend for a ‘one night only’ show with support from the unmissable Gojira and Knocked Loose.

The M72 Tour was in Glasgow last Thursday and will head to London for two shows next week. James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich and co are at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, the biggest venue in Wales.

Off to the Principality to see Metallica this weekend? Here’s everything you could possibly need to know about the gig, from timings and a potential setlist to remaining ticket availability.

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⏱️ Set times
🏟️ Seating plan
🎤 Support
✅ Setlist
🎟️ Tickets
🎒 Bag policy
⛅️ Weather forecast

When are Metallica playing Cardiff?

The thrash metal legends are in Cardiff on Sunday June 28 2026.

What time do doors open at the Principality Stadium?

Gates open on Sunday at 3.30pm.

What time will Metallica come on stage?

So far on the M72 Tour Metallica have started the main set at around 8pm. Given the Cardiff date is on a Sunday with an earlier gates and curfew, expect the band on at around 7.30pm.

What’s the seating plan?

Find a map of the Principality for the Metallica show below according to Ticketmaster – featuring a special set-up. A 360-degree doughnut stage sits in the middle of (what would be) the pitch, with a ‘snake pit’ in the middle.

Who’s supporting Metallica in Cardiff?

The band have two huge support acts in the Welsh capital: metalcore beasts Knocked Loose and prog-death legends Gojira. Here are the timings

• Knocked Loose – 5pm
• Gojira – 6pm

Setlist

For an idea of what Metallica could play in Cardiff, this was the setlist at this week’s tour stop in Glasgow (according to Setlist.fm).

1. Creeping Death
2. For Whom the Bell Tolls
3. Hit the Lights
4. King Nothing
5. 72 Seasons
6. The Unforgiven
7. Fuel
8. Kirk and Rob Doodle
9. The Day That Never Comes
10. Wherever I May Roam
11. Nothing Else Matters
12. Sad but True
13. One
14. Seek & Destroy
15. Master of Puppets
16. Enter Sandman

Last-minute Metallica tickets in Cardiff

At time of writing, Ticketmaster has resale options starting from around £130.

Alternative resale sites like Stubhub and Viagogo also have tickets.

What’s the Principality Stadium’s bag policy?

The Principality urges all concertgoers not to bring bags. However, the venue permits bags sized 35cm x 40cm x 19cm or smaller.

Banned items

Banned items at the Principality include:

• Fireworks, flares and pyrotechnics
• Horns (including air horns)
• Musical instruments
• Smoke canisters
• Laser pointers
• Bottles, glasses and cans
• Cooking devices
• Banners and poles
• Large golf-type umbrellas
• Selfie sticks
• Knives, blades and other articles which could be considered a weapon
• All promotional, commercial, political and religious printed materials, including leaflets, banners, flags, signs, symbols

Weather forecast

How’s the forecast for the Principality on Sunday? In short, pretty good, according to the Met Office:

• Highs of 20C, lows of 15C (later in the evening)
• It is not expected to rain
• It might be a little windy, with gusts up to 31mph

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