Metallica will perform at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Sunday, June 28, as part of their M72 World Tour. The show, which has already played to four million fans since April 2023, features a full in-the-round production and a No Repeat Weekend concept with different setlists each night. Support acts are Gojira and Knocked Loose.
Stage Times and Support
Public gates open at 3:30pm. Knocked Loose takes the stage at 5:00pm, followed by Gojira from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Metallica is scheduled to perform from 7:30pm until the 10pm curfew. Times may be subject to change.
Gojira, a French progressive rock band formed in 1996, made history as the first heavy metal act to perform at an Olympic opening ceremony during the 2024 Summer Olympics in France. Knocked Loose is a hardcore punk band from Oldham County, Kentucky, formed in 2013.
M72 Pop-Up Shop
The official M72 World Tour merch store is located at DEPOT, Unit 8, Curran Road, CF10 5DF. It offers exclusive Cardiff merchandise, limited edition items, and an M72 Fan Card for a chance to win Snake Pit passes. Opening hours: June 27 and 28 from 8:30am to 8pm, and June 29 from 8:30am to 6pm.
Bag Policy and Banned Items
Small bags no larger than 35cm x 40cm x 19cm or standard handbags are permitted, but the stadium advises against bringing a bag. No bag storage is available. Large bags are not allowed.
Banned items include: food and drink (except for medical/religious reasons), fireworks, flares, pyrotechnics, horns, air horns, musical instruments, smoke canisters, laser pointers, bottles, glasses, cans, cooking devices, banners, poles, large umbrellas, selfie sticks, knives, blades, and any item that could be used as a weapon. Also prohibited: promotional, commercial, political, or religious printed matter (leaflets, banners, flags, signs, symbols). Animals (except service dogs) and recording equipment capable of transmitting audio/visual material are also banned.
Food and Drink
Concession stands offer hot dogs, loaded nachos, nacho-topped chicken tenders, and an exclusive Metallica burger available from selected outlets. Designated drivers can get £1 off soft drinks by filling out a form in the Principality Stadium fan guide. Early arrivals can explore food trucks and bars on stadium plazas, serving steak from local vendor Fire and Flank, tacos, burritos, Greek street food, burgers, coffee, and cocktails. The Pitch Side Bar will also be open.
Road Closures
From 7am on the event day, Scott Road and Park Street close for gate preparation. From 3pm until midnight, a full city centre road closure affects: Kingsway (from North Road to Duke Street), Cowbridge Road East (from Cathedral Road to Westgate Street), Tudor Street (from Clare Road to Wood Street, with resident access via Fitzhammon Embankment), Plantagenet Street and Beauchamp Street (from Despenser Place to Tudor Street, resident access permitted). The following roads close entirely: Duke Street, Castle Street, High Street, St Mary Street, Caroline Street, Wood Street, Central Square, Westgate Street, Quay Street, Guildhall Place, Golate, Park Street, Havelock Street, and Scott Road.
Station Terrace and Guildford Street (from Newport Road to Churchill Way) are bus-only during closures. Penarth Road closes 30 minutes before the concert ends and for up to an hour after. Station Terrace closes for a short period after the event to allow safe operation of Queen Street Station. Civic Centre access is controlled, affecting King Edward VII Avenue, Museum Avenue, City Hall Road, College Road, and Gorsedd Gardens Road.
Trains
Great Western Railway (GWR) runs additional services from Cardiff Central to Swansea, Newport, Bristol, and Swindon. A queuing system will be in place outside the station. Transport for Wales (TfW) provides extra capacity on routes to/from Cardiff. Queuing begins at 9:45pm at both Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street stations. Passengers should purchase tickets before queuing. Pay-as-you-go is available on TfW and Cross-Country services (not GWR).
Park and Ride
For the Metallica concert on June 28, the park and ride is at Vindico Arena car park on International Drive, Cardiff Bay (CF11 0JS). Drop-off point: Tresillian Way. Car park opens at 10am, first bus at 10:30am, last bus from city centre at midnight. Cost: £15 per car, payable on the day.
Civic Centre event parking: £20 for cars, £30 for coaches. Opens at 8am, closes at midnight. Sophia Gardens parking: £20 for cars, £30 for coaches. Opens 8am, closes midnight. Vehicles left after closing are fined.
Buses, Cycling, and Taxis
Bus services are diverted during road closures. Stagecoach, Cardiff Bus, and NAT services have details on their websites. National Express coaches use Sophia Gardens as usual. Cycleways remain open. Taxi rank on St Mary Street closes at 3pm and reopens at midnight.
