Metallica returns to Gillette Stadium this weekend (2024)

The legendary bandMetallicawill return to Gillette Stadium for the first time since 2017, and third and fourth overall performances at the venue this Friday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 4. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will bring their “No Repeat Weekend,” featuring two completely different setlists and two different bands opening the show each night, to the home of the New England Patriots and Revolution as part of their M72 World Tour. Metallica will be joined in Foxborough by Pantera and Mammoth WVH for the Aug. 2 show, and by Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills for the Aug. 4 show. Tickets are still available for both dates onTicketmaster.com.

The two shows are the latest in Gillette Stadium’s Centennial Summer slate and will bring Metallica, who played the second-ever concert in venue history, back to the home of the Patriots and Revolution for two unforgettable performances. The shows will start at6:00 p.m., with parking lots scheduled to open at2:00 p.m.and gates opening at4:00 p.m.

As the venue prepares for Metallica, Gillette Stadium officials would like to remind fans attending the shows of important ticketholder information and policies in place at the stadium.

ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME FOR TRAVEL TO GILLETTE STADIUM

Stadium officials strongly encourage fans to allow themselves plenty of time when traveling near the stadium on event days. NOTE: The Friday, Aug. 2 concert will coincide with weekday commuter traffic, so please plan accordingly. Traffic restrictions will be in place on local roads before and after the show. Fans who use local roads will experience delays in arrival time due to road closures that are not captured by traffic and navigation apps. Fans must use I-95, I-495 or Route 140 to access Route 1 and Gillette Stadium.

PARKING

Stadium lots will open for parking at 2:00 p.m. Gillette Stadium offers free general parking for all ticket holders. General parking is located on the opposite side of Route 1 from the stadium and is included in the price of the event ticket. A parking pass is not required for general parking, butanyone not holding an event ticket will not be able to access and park in the stadium lots.For ticketholders wishing to park on the stadium side of Route 1,prepaid parking passes are available for $50. In order to purchase a prepaid parking pass, ticketholders must use the same email address that their event tickets are associated with. Ticketholders may only purchase one prepaid parking pass per account per event. Please note that prepaid parking passes are limited and are subject to availability. Oversize vehicle parking is located in Lot 52, accessible from P10 North and P10 South from the north and south respectively, and is included in the price of the event ticket.ADA parking will be accessible from P1 when traveling from the north and P7 when traveling from the south. For more parking information, visitgillettestadium.com/parking/.

ENTRANCES

Gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Fans can enter through the Bank of America, CVS Health and Ticketmaster Gates for this event, and fans with field seats should enter via the Patriot Place Plaza (Ticketmaster field gate) only. ADA entry is available through the Ticketmaster Gate on the east and Bank of America Gate on the west. Gillette Stadium also provides two dedicated ADA Elevators for guests needing additional accommodations and requiring elevator access: one on the east side of the stadium at the Ticketmaster Gate, and one on the west side of the stadium by the W2 entrance. Club and suite ticketholders should enter via the E1, E2, W1, W2, W3 or W4 entrances. A full stadium map and seating chart is available atgillettestadium.com/general-seating-chart/.

CLEAR BAG POLICY IN EFFECT

Fans attending the concerts are reminded that bags larger than a small wristlet or handheld wallet will not be allowed inside Gillette Stadium, per the venue’s clear bag policy, which is in effect at all ticketed events. If carrying a bag into the stadium is necessary, there are three options: a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag that does not exceed 11” x 11”; a clear plastic vinyl or PVC bag that does not exceed 12” x 12” x 6”; or a small wristlet or handheld wallet not exceeding 6.5” x 4.5”. Please note that bags larger than the permitted size, including purses, shoulder bags and backpacks, will not be allowed inside Gillette Stadium and will not be held or stored by the venue. These items must be returned to a vehicle before entering the stadium. For more information on the clear bag policy, visitgillettestadium.com/bagpolicy/.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Per stadium and artist management, prohibited items at Gillette Stadium include, but are not limited to: GoPro/video cameras, tripods/monopods, professional cameras and cameras with detachable lenses, selfie sticks, strollers, backpacks, lasers, umbrellas, outside food and beverage, balloons, beach balls, noisemakers and any items deemed dangerous and/or inappropriate by stadium management. Polaroid cameras and portable phones chargers are permitted. Signs are permitted but they cannot be larger than 11” x 17”. Lights and battery packs are not permitted on signage, clothing or any other objects. Stadium and artist management reserve the right to prohibit signs or banners due to size and/or message content. For more information on prohibited items at Gillette Stadium, visitgillettestadium.com/bagpolicy/.

TICKETING

The Ticket Office is located within the Patriot Place Plaza, outside of the Ticketmaster Gate at the north end of the stadium. The Gillette Stadium Ticket Office is open on event days only and will open with parking lots at 2:00 p.m. Tickets for both shows are still available atTicketmaster.com. Tickets are digital and accessible via mobile device. Fans can access and manage mobile tickets via the Gillette Stadium App which is available on the App Store (for iPhone users) and Google Play Store (for Android users). Gillette Stadium officials strongly encourage guests to add their mobile tickets to their Apple Wallet or Google Pay prior to arriving at the stadium gates to beat busy network connections and for ease of entry into the venue. Additional information on mobile ticketing can be found atgillettestadium.com/tickets/mobile/.

Ticketmaster is the official ticket vendor for all Gillette Stadium events. Gillette Stadium officials remind fans that all tickets purchased through secondary markets are at risk of being invalid counterfeit tickets. If fans are not purchasing tickets through an authorized seller, they should ensure they are purchasing tickets via a website/person(s) they trust. The Gillette Stadium Ticket Office is unable to confirm the validity of tickets prior to entry into the stadium on the specific event date.For more ticketing information, visitgillettestadium.com/tickets/.

SPECIAL EVENT TRAIN SERVICE

The MBTA Commuter Rail and Keolis are providing round-trip, special event train service from Boston for the Friday, Aug. 2 show, and from both Boston and Providence for the Sunday, Aug. 4 show. Tickets for the Aug. 2 and Aug. 4 special event trains from Boston aresold out, but a limited number of $20 round-trip tickets for the Aug. 4 Providence special event train service are on sale now exclusively via the mTicket app. Tickets for each special event train are sold separately and need to be purchased for the correct corresponding date and station of origin (Boston or Providence). Tickets must be purchased prior to boarding the event train. All passengers, including children 11 and under, must have a ticket to board the train. Please note: These are special event trains and ticket sales will be stopped once the maximum capacity is reached. Regular Commuter Rail tickets and passes are not valid for special event trains.Guests choosing to travel to Gillette Stadium for the Friday, Aug. 2 show via the Foxboro Station weekday Commuter Rail service will not be able to return to Boston following the conclusion of the concert via the special event train without a corresponding special event train ticket. The last Foxboro Station weekday Commuter Rail train departs for Boston at 10:49 p.m., while the special event train will depart 30 minutes following the conclusion of the concert.

Any prohibited items at Gillette Stadium, including bags that do not comply with the stadium’sClear Bag Policy, will not be permitted on the train. Additionally, no personal items may be left on the train during the concerts. For more information on special event train service to Gillette Stadium, visitmbta.com/destinations/gillette-stadium.

NOTE:The trains will depart from Gillette Stadium 30 minutes after the conclusion of the concerts.

DESIGNATED RIDESHARE LOCATION

Gillette Stadium has a designated rideshare drop off and pick up location in Lot 15 adjacent to Bass Pro Shops. Concertgoers can schedule an Uber or Lyft ride to and from the venue through the rideshare service’s mobile app. Please note that Gillette Stadium makes no representation about the availability, cost, or quality of any rideshare, taxi or limousine service. The companies and individuals that operate these services are solely responsible for providing these services. Gillette Stadium officials recommend that guests contact these companies and individuals in advance of an event to confirm that the services will be available or have a secondary plan for a safe ride home.

TAXI STAND LOCATION

Gillette Stadium has a designated taxi stand location in Lot 6A on the east side of the stadium. Taxis will be available at this location following the conclusion of the concert. Please note that taxis are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

GILLETTE STADIUM IS A CASHLESS VENUE

Gillette Stadium is completely cashless. All fan points of sale accept electronic payment only including debit and credit cards, wallet or watch. The venue has deployed cash-to-card machines throughout the stadium for guests who bring cash, which is converted to a VISA card that can be used at any point of sale inside the stadium and anywhere VISA is accepted.

GUEST SERVICES

Gillette Stadium hasguest service booths located on the 100- and 300-level concourses by Sections 109, 131, 309 and 331 for all stadium events.

GILLETTE STADIUM HOTLINE

For immediate assistance during an event, please contact the stadium hotline at (800) 280-9529. For anonymous assistance during an event for behavioral or conduct related matters, please send security operations a text message at (800) 280-9529 or text the issue and location to 50894 followed by all the relevant details.

WEATHER ADVISORY

Gillette Stadium is an open-air venue; therefore all concerts are rain or shine events. Stadium management always works closely with the artist, tour and local public safety officials to ensure the safety of all guests. If public safety officials determine that storms in the immediate area pose a safety hazard, guests will be provided instructions regarding sheltering options until the concert is able to resume.

STADIUM IMPROVEMENTS

The start of the 2023 NFL season marked the completion of the most dramatic Gillette Stadium improvements since its opening in 2002. This project features a completely re-imagined Patriot Place Plaza leading into the stadium, new entry gates and ticket canopies, an enhanced 22-story Lighthouse, a 22,000 square foot curved-radius HD videoboard, the addition of hospitality and function spaces including the G-P Atrium and the Bud Light Celebration Beer Hall, new concession and beverage locations, added restrooms, and other fan amenities.These improvements also include a new main ticket office located across from the ProShop within the Plaza.

METALLICA’S M72 WORLD TOUR

Metallica will return to Gillette Stadium for the first time since 2017 as part of their M72 World Tour, which kicked off in Amsterdam in April 2023 and includes stops at major stadiums across the globe before ending in Mexico City on Sept. 29. Featuring a bold new in-the-round stage design that relocates the famed Metallica Snake Pit to center stage, the world tour will also see the legendary band play two nights in every city along the tour, with each “No Repeat Weekend” featuring two completely different setlists and support lineups. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will be joined in Foxborough by Pantera and Mammoth WVH for the Aug. 2 show, and by Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills for the Aug. 4 show.

2024 GILLETTE STADIUM CONCERT SERIES PRESENTED BY DUNKIN’

The 2024 Gillette Stadium Concert Series presented by Dunkin’ will continue with Metallica’s return to Gillette Stadium on Aug. 2 and Aug. 4. The shows mark the latest in Gillette Stadium’s Centennial Summer slate, which got underway on May 30 when The Rolling Stones, who also performed the first-ever show at Gillette Stadium, performed the 100^thconcert in venue history. Metallica, who performed the second show in venue history, will now also return to the home of the Patriots and Revolution as the historic Centennial Summer continues. The upcoming lineup can be found below:

2024 GILLETTE STADIUM CONCERT SERIES PRESENTED BY DUNKIN’

DATE EVENT TIME
Aug. 2 & Aug. 4Metallica M72 World Tour 6:00 p.m.

Aug. 21P!NK 2024 Summer Carnival Tour 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 23, 24 & 25Kenny Chesney Sun Goes Down Tour 5:00 p.m.