Metallica Melbourne 2025: Set Times, Support Acts, and Transport Info
Metallica’s M72 World Tour arrives in Melbourne tonight at Marvel Stadium. This marks the third Australian stop after Perth and Adelaide.
Tour Highlights So Far
- In Perth, two fans were arrested for climbing a sound tower during the set.
- At the Adelaide show, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo performed a mash-up of INXS’s “Need You Tonight” and The Angels’ “Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again.”
If this trend continues, Melbourne could have its own memorable moment tonight.
Event Schedule
- Gates open at 5:00 pm.
- First support act begins at 6:00 pm.
- Metallica is expected on stage around 8:30 pm, playing until approximately 11:00 pm.
Official playing times are yet to be announced but are anticipated as above.
Support Acts
Support tonight will feature Evanescence and Suicidal Tendencies, both set to energize the crowd for one of Melbourne’s biggest rock events of the year.
Transport and Venue Details
Marvel Stadium, adjacent to Southern Cross Station, offers easy access via public transport. Additional train services are running on the Mernda, Glen Waverley, Sunbury, and Craigieburn lines to accommodate concertgoers.
Metallica fans haven’t seen a full stadium show in Victoria for over a decade, and anticipation has been building for months.
Author's summary: Metallica's Melbourne show is a highly anticipated highlight of their Australian tour, featuring top support acts and convenient public transport options for concertgoers.