The typical Metallica concert during their current M72 World Tour lasts a little over 2 hours for just their main set, not counting opening acts or time before Metallica takes the stage. Recent shows show Metallica usually starts playing between 8:30–8:50 p.m. and wraps up around 10:45–11:00 p.m., making the actual performance about 2 hours and 10 minutes on average.
Detailed Set Times
- Doors usually open 3–4 hours before Metallica’s set starts.
- Opening acts can add another 1–2 hours to the total concert experience, so the entire event can last 4–6 hours from doors open to final encore, depending on the bill and venue.
- The main Metallica set typically begins between 8:30 and 8:50 p.m. and ends around 10:45–11:00 p.m., for a total on-stage time of just over 2 hours.
Summary Table
Stage| Approximate Time
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Doors Open| 5:00–5:30 p.m. 7
Show Start (Openers)| 6:00–7:00 p.m. 6
Metallica Set Start| 8:30–8:50 p.m. 7
Metallica Set End| 10:45–11:00 p.m. 7810
Metallica Set Length| ~2 hr 10 min 83
The overall experience, including openers and breaks, can span up to 6 hours, but Metallica's own performance lasts a bit over 2 hours at recent shows.