Metallica is Taking Over Philly With Live Conversations, a Pop-Up Shop, Art Show, Themed Bowling & More
Ahead of their highly-anticipated M72 World Tour stop in Philly, Metallica today revealed a Metallica Takeover featuring a week’s worth of Metallica-themed activities for fans to enjoy, including discussions with guitarist Kirk Hammett; a Metallica art show, live performances, a Metallica blood drive, and a Metallica-themed concert, beginning on Tuesday, May 20 and continuing through Sunday, May 25, 2025.
The Metallica Takeover occurs between Metallica’s M72 World Tour 2025 two-show stop at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA, on Friday, May 23, and Sunday, May 25. A very limited amount of single day tickets for Metallica at Lincoln Financial Field on Friday, May 23 are available at Metallica Friday, May 23 at The Linc and for Metallica at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, May 25 are available at Metallica Sunday, May 25 at The Linc.
The Metallica Takeover in Philadelphia activities include:
American Red Cross X Metallica Blood Drive – Lincoln Financial Field
Tuesday, May 20 from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Pop-Up Shop – Corner of West Shunk St. and South Street
Thursday, May 22 through Sunday, May 25
10 a.m. until 7 p.m. (Thursday through Saturday)
10 a.m. until 6 p.m. (Sunday)
AWMH Volunteer Opportunity at Philabundance – 3616 S. Galloway Street
Friday, May 23 from 9:15 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Volunteer Sign Up available at Volunteer at Philabundance
The Rock & Roll Playhouse: Music of Metallica for Kids
Brooklyn Bowl (upstairs)
Saturday, May 24 at 12 p.m.
Music of Metallica for Kids. The Rock and Roll Playhouse is the largest national kid-friendly live concert series, filling the void for shared musical experiences between parents and children across the country.
Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse offers its core audience of families with children aged 1-7, games, movement, stories and most importantly an opportunity to rock out. It allows parents to enjoy the music they love while little fans are encouraged to explore their creativity and have fun!
Tickets available at Rock & Roll Playhouse Plays Metallica
Metallica Rock & Bowl Bowling Event
Brooklyn Bowl (downstairs)
Saturday, May 24 at 2 p.m.
Tune into 93.3 WMMR for your chance to bowl alongside members of Metallica’s crew & WMMR staff.
The Art of Squindo – 104 Seasons of Metallica Art
The Foundry at The Fillmore
Saturday, May 24 at 4 p.m.
A live on-stage conversation celebrating over 25 years of #Metallica art with SQUINDO himself. Seated event.
Tickets available at The Art of Squindo
Kirk Hammett – Live Discussion of The Collection: Kirk Hammett
The Fillmore Philly
Saturday, May 24 at 6 p.m.
Event Description: Kirk Hammett live on stage in conversation with an interviewer about his latest book from Gibson Publishing The Collection: Kirk Hammett taking the deepest-ever dive into the iconic guitars Kirk Hammett has rocked with Metallica for more than 40 years. Seated event.
Tickets available at Ticketmaster
Metallica Takeover…And Tributes for All: Orion & Obey Your Master:
Brooklyn Bowl (upstairs)
Saturday, May 24 at 7 p.m.
An evening of live performances by Metallica Tribute acts Orion & Obey Your Master. All ages are welcome.
Tickets available at Orion & Obey Your Master’s Ticket Link
Metallica Saved My Life – A Sneak Peek of Metallica’s Latest Film Project – AMC Neshaminy 24 – 660 Neshaminy Mall
Saturday, May 24 at 7 p.m.
Metallica Saved My Life explores Metallica’s world through the lives of fans who have supported each other through highs, lows, trials, and triumphs for over four decades. And yeah, Metallica’s in it a little bit, too.
M72’s 2025 North American leg is produced by Live Nation and presented by new sponsor inKind. In Philadelphia, the band will play two nights —with a No Repeat Weekend featuring two completely different setlists and support lineups. The M72 tour will feature a bold new in-the-round stage design that relocates the famed Metallica Snake Pit to center stage, as well as the I Disappear full-tour pass. inKind rewards diners with special offers and credit back when they use the app to pay at 2,000+ top-rated restaurants nationwide. The company provides innovative financing to participating restaurants in a way that enables new levels of sustainability and success. Metallica fans can learn more at inkind.com.
As always, a portion of proceeds from every ticket sold will go to local charities via the band’s All Within My Hands foundation. In 2017, Metallica established their foundation, All Within My Hands, to give back to communities that have supported the band. Since its inception, All Within My Hands’ collective efforts have raised more than $20 million. The foundation has provided $11.4 million in grants for workforce education, $7.4 million to fight hunger globally, and $5.2 million donated to critical local services worldwide.
