Megadeth Announce 2027 Farewell Tour: Full UK, European and Global Dates

Megadeth are heading back to the road, and for fans of classic thrash metal, this is one tour that feels impossible to ignore. The band have announced Breakout: Hibernation Of The Nations, a major European chapter of their multi-year global farewell headline tour, bringing Dave Mustaine and Megadeth back to the UK for their first headline shows here since 2015.

The 2027 European run begins in Belfast on 9 March and finishes in Lisbon on 13 April, with Black Label Society and Testament joining the tour throughout.

Quick Answer: When are Megadeth touring in 2027?

Megadeth's Breakout: Hibernation Of The Nations European farewell tour runs from 9 March to 13 April 2027, beginning at The O2 in Belfast and ending at Sagres Campo Pequeno in Lisbon. The tour includes eight UK dates, followed by shows across France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Black Label Society and Testament are the special guests.

Key Facts

Detail	Information
Artist	Megadeth
Tour	Breakout: Hibernation Of The Nations
Tour type	Global farewell headline tour
European dates	24
UK dates	8
UK opening date	9 March 2027, Belfast
UK closing date	19 March 2027, Leeds
European opening date	9 March 2027, Belfast
European closing date	13 April 2027, Lisbon
Special guests	Black Label Society and Testament
Latest studio album	Megadeth
Final album	Yes
UK headline tour	First since 2015

Megadeth Are Going Out With A Bang

There was never much chance of Megadeth making their farewell tour a quiet affair.

One of the defining bands of American thrash metal, Megadeth have spent more than four decades building a catalogue that has become essential listening for generations of metal fans. Now, with the band's final studio album Megadethalready released, the next chapter is about taking that music back to fans around the world.

The newly announced Breakout: Hibernation Of The Nations tour is the latest part of that farewell journey. Megadeth officially describe it as a European chapter of their multi-year global farewell headline tour, with the 24-date arena run starting in Belfast before travelling through the UK and mainland Europe.

And this isn't just a farewell tour for Megadeth fans. The support package makes it a particularly big deal for anyone who grew up on heavy metal and thrash.

Black Label Society, led by Zakk Wylde, and thrash legends Testament will join Megadeth across the European run, creating a bill packed with serious metal pedigree.

Megadeth UK Tour 2027: All The Dates

The UK leg is particularly significant. Megadeth have not played a UK headline tour since 2015, and the 2027 run takes them to eight major arenas across Northern Ireland, England, Wales and Scotland.

Here are all the announced UK dates:

• 9 March 2027 – Belfast, The O2
• 11 March 2027 – London, OVO Arena Wembley
• 12 March 2027 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
• 13 March 2027 – Manchester, Co-op Live
• 15 March 2027 – Cardiff, Utilita Arena
• 16 March 2027 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
• 18 March 2027 – Birmingham, bp pulse LIVE
• 19 March 2027 – Leeds, First Direct Arena

The tour opens in Belfast before travelling through the UK, with the Leeds show bringing the British leg to a close.

For UK fans, that makes this a particularly rare opportunity to see Megadeth headline a major arena in 2027, rather than waiting for another festival appearance or support slot.

Full Megadeth European Tour Dates 2027

After the UK run, Megadeth head into mainland Europe for another 16 shows.

March 2027

9 March – Belfast, UK – The O2
11 March – London, UK – OVO Arena Wembley
12 March – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena
13 March – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
15 March – Cardiff, UK – Utilita Arena
16 March – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
18 March – Birmingham, UK – bp pulse LIVE
19 March – Leeds, UK – First Direct Arena
21 March – Paris, France – Zénith Paris - La Villette
23 March – Brussels, Belgium – Forest National
24 March – Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live
25 March – Düsseldorf, Germany – Mitsubishi Electric Halle
27 March – Copenhagen, Denmark – K.B. Hallen
28 March – Oslo, Norway – Oslo Spektrum
30 March – Hamburg, Germany – Sporthalle

April 2027

1 April – Berlin, Germany – Velodrom
2 April – Kraków, Poland – Tauron Arena
4 April – Munich, Germany – Zenith
5 April – Bern, Switzerland – Festhalle Bern
6 April – Milan, Italy – Unipol Forum
8 April – Lyon, France – Halle Tony Garnier
10 April – Barcelona, Spain – Olimpic Arena
12 April – Madrid, Spain – Movistar Arena
13 April – Lisbon, Portugal – Sagres Campo Pequeno

Megadeth's official tour listing currently confirms all 24 European dates, including the additional Amsterdam show that was not included in some of the earliest published lists.

Where Does The 2027 Tour Fit Into Megadeth's Global Farewell?

The European dates aren't the whole story.

Megadeth's farewell campaign has already taken them across North America, Latin America and Europe during 2026, with further shows in Canada, the United States, New Zealand and Australia still to come before the 2027 European run.

The band's current official tour schedule includes the following upcoming global dates:

North America 2026

29 August – Toronto, Canada – Scotiabank Arena
30 August – Toronto, Canada – Scotiabank Arena
3 September – Montréal, Canada – Parc Jean-Drapeau
5 September – Harrison, New Jersey, USA – Sports Illustrated Stadium
6 September – Harrison, New Jersey, USA – Sports Illustrated Stadium
9 September – Boston, Massachusetts, USA – TD Garden
11 September – Bristow, Virginia, USA – Jiffy Lube Live
12 September – Charlotte, North Carolina, USA – PNC Music Pavilion
15 September – Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA – Hersheypark Stadium
17 September – Louisville, Kentucky, USA – Louder Than Life
19 September – Shakopee, Minnesota, USA – Mystic Lake Amphitheater
22 September – Tinley Park, Illinois, USA – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
25 September – Los Angeles, California, USA – BMO Stadium
27 September – Los Angeles, California, USA – BMO Stadium
29 September – San Antonio, Texas, USA – Alamodome

New Zealand and Australia 2026

7 November – Auckland, New Zealand – Spark Arena
8 November – Auckland, New Zealand – Spark Arena
11 November – Adelaide, Australia – Entertainment Centre
13 November – Melbourne, Australia – AAMI Park
15 November – Sydney, Australia – Allianz Stadium
18 November – Brisbane, Australia – Entertainment Centre
19 November – Brisbane, Australia – Entertainment Centre

These dates are listed on Megadeth's current official tour schedule.

A Final Album For A Final Chapter

The timing of the tour makes it even more significant.

Megadeth released their self-titled 17th and final studio album, Megadeth, on 23 January 2026. The album marked another major milestone for the band, including becoming their first album to reach No. 1 in Australia.

That means fans heading to the 2027 shows won't simply be getting a nostalgia trip through the band's past. The farewell tour arrives with a new record to add to a catalogue that includes some of the most influential albums in metal history.

From Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! and Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? through Rust in Peace, Countdown to Extinction, Youthanasia and beyond, Megadeth have accumulated a back catalogue that gives them plenty of ammunition for one final run.

And with the band bringing Black Label Society and Testament along for the ride, the European dates promise to be as much a celebration of heavy music as they are a goodbye.

FAQ

What Is The Megadeth Farewell Tour Called?

The newly announced European leg is called Breakout: Hibernation Of The Nations. It is part of Megadeth's wider multi-year global farewell headline tour.

Who Is Supporting Megadeth In 2027?

Black Label Society and Testament are the confirmed special guests for the European tour. The combination brings together three major names from the world of heavy metal and thrash.

Is Megadeth Touring The UK In 2027?

Yes. Megadeth will play eight UK shows in March 2027, beginning in Belfast on 9 March and finishing in Leeds on 19 March. The UK dates include London, Nottingham, Manchester, Cardiff, Glasgow and Birmingham.

When Is The Megadeth London Show?

Megadeth will play OVO Arena Wembley in London on 11 March 2027 as part of the Breakout: Hibernation Of The Nations European tour.

When Does The Megadeth European Tour Finish?

The European farewell tour finishes on 13 April 2027 in Lisbon, Portugal, at Sagres Campo Pequeno.

The End Of The Road For Megadeth?

For a band that has spent more than 40 years turning speed, precision and aggression into some of metal's most enduring records, a Megadeth farewell was never going to be understated.

With eight UK arena shows, 24 European dates, two legendary support acts and a global farewell campaign already spanning multiple continents, Breakout: Hibernation Of The Nations looks set to be a major moment for metal fans.

If you've ever owned Rust in Peace, turned Symphony of Destruction up far too loud, discovered Megadeth through Countdown to Extinction, or simply appreciate the importance of one of thrash metal's defining bands, this could be one final chance to see the band where they belong: on a huge stage, playing their biggest songs at full volume.

And if you're looking for the perfect soundtrack before the farewell begins, there's no better place to start than the Megadeth catalogue.

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