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Metallica announced an eight-show residency at Las Vegas' Sphere titled Life Burns Faster, with fully different sets across the run and an immersive production, marking a landmark move for the band and following peers like U2 at the venue.
Metallica announced a Life Burns Faster residency at the Las Vegas Sphere for October 2026, staging four two-night runs (Oct 1–3, 15–17, 22–24, 29–31) with two different set lists on each night. Pre-sale and VIP/travel packages go on sale in late February and March (travel/VIP Feb 27; seated pre-sale March 3; public on-sale March 6). The 17,500-seat Sphere, built for $1.8 billion, has hosted acts like U2. Metallica will also launch a European tour in May 2026; their latest album is 72 Seasons (2023).
Metallica will debut an eight-show residency, Life Burns Faster at Sphere, at Las Vegas’ Sphere this fall, continuing the No Repeat Weekend format with no songs repeated on select Thursdays and Saturdays. The run—on dates Oct 1, 3, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31—will leverage Sphere’s immersive LED display, Immersive Sound and 4D tech, and tickets for two-night and single-night performances go on sale March 6.
Metallica has confirmed an eight-show residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere this fall, titled Life Burns Faster, with two-night sets and unique set lists; tickets go on sale March 6, and the band aims to reinvent how they connect with fans as they tour Europe this summer.
METALLICA has announced an eight-show Las Vegas residency, 'Life Burns Faster,' at Sphere on Oct 1, 3, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31, 2026, continuing the 'No Repeat Weekend' format with no songs repeated on Thursdays and Saturdays. Tickets go on sale March 6. The Sphere production will feature its wraparound 16K LED display, Sphere Immersive Sound and 4D effects to deliver a new level of live experience, produced by Live Nation and inKind.
Rolling Stone surveys potential acts for the Las Vegas Sphere, spotlighting Metallica, Tool, and Guns N' Roses as the top contenders and weighing why each might or might not do a long-running residency at the venue, along with other rumors and the financial/production challenges of staging Sphere-style shows.
Harry Styles will headline a 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden from Aug. 26 to Oct. 31 as the sole U.S. dates on his 50-stop Together, Together world tour, following the March 6 release of his fourth solo album. The tour spans seven cities globally, with opening acts varying by city, including stops in Amsterdam, São Paulo, Mexico City, Melbourne, Sydney and London (Wembley Stadium).
The SF Standard’s tracker follows California’s proposed 5% net-worth tax on billionaires, which could raise about $100 billion for state healthcare if voters approve. Organizers must gather signatures and win a statewide vote, but some ultra-wealthy residents are already shifting assets or residency to Florida, Texas, or Nevada as residency rules and audits complicate exits. The tracker highlights figures like Sergei Brin, Larry Page, Larry Ellison, Reid Hoffman, Jensen Huang, Palmer Luckey, Michael Moritz, and Peter Thiel reacting in varied ways, illustrating potential impacts on wealth movement and innovation.
Jennifer Lopez delivered an inspiring speech during her Las Vegas residency, addressing social media criticism about her appearance and confidently embracing her body, famously saying, 'If you had this booty, you'd be naked too,' emphasizing self-acceptance and authenticity.
Las Vegas Strip casinos continue to host popular artist residencies, with Kelly Clarkson adding shows in 2026 after cancellations in 2025, while Eagles and Chicago extend their long-running performances, and other artists like Barry Manilow and Carlos Santana maintain their engagements.
No Doubt is coming out of semi-retirement for a six-concert residency at Las Vegas' Sphere in May 2026, marking their first extended run since 2012, with tickets on sale starting October 17. Gwen Stefani will also perform a solo show in December 2023, and the venue will host various other major events.
No Doubt will reunite for a six-show residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas in May-June 2026, marking Gwen Stefani's first time headlining the venue, with the band only having reunited twice since their split in 2015.
Gwen Stefani will reunite with her band No Doubt for a six-show residency at the Las Vegas Sphere in 2026, making her the first woman to headline the arena, which has hosted major artists since its opening in late 2023.
Bad Bunny concluded his historic 30-concert residency in Puerto Rico with a final concert celebrating Puerto Rican pride and resilience, marking the eighth anniversary of Hurricane Maria, and drawing a global audience. The event featured collaborations with notable artists, a tribute to hurricane victims, and generated significant economic impact for the island, while also serving as a powerful reminder of the island's enduring spirit.
Bad Bunny concluded his Puerto Rico residency with an emotional performance of 'Preciosa' alongside Marc Anthony, celebrating Puerto Rican culture and heritage, and announced initiatives to support education and economic development on the island.