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The Best Metal Concerts of 2026: Tours & Festivals (Mastodon, Sonata Arctica, Amorphis)
The biggest metal tours and festivals of 2026 worldwide: Mastodon, Sonata Arctica, Amorphis, Metallica, Scorpions and more. Dates, countries and official tickets.
James Okafor
Senior Music Editor — Rock, Metal & Electronic · June 21, 2026
2026 is a massive year for metal: Mastodon, Sonata Arctica, Amorphis, Metallica tour the world and the biggest festivals return. Here is the global agenda of metal concerts, with direct links to official tickets.
Agenda: the best metal concerts 2026
| Artist | Countries | 2026 dates | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mastodon | 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 🇺🇸 | Jun–Sep 2026 · 9 | Get tickets |
| Sonata Arctica | 🇫🇮 🇲🇽 | Aug–Sep 2026 · 8 | Get tickets |
| Amorphis | 🇩🇪 🇫🇮 🇯🇵 🇨🇳 🇦🇺 | Aug–Sep 2026 · 8 | Get tickets |
| Metallica | 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 | Jun–Oct 2026 · 7 | Get tickets |
| Scorpions | 🇫🇮 🇲🇽 | Jul–Sep 2026 · 7 |
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