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Metallica to air concert at 7 Wisconsin drive-ins

Rockers Metallica to air concert at drive-ins across US
Posted at 8:33 AM, Aug 11, 2020
and last updated 2020-08-11 09:36:46-04

Metallica is set to rock out on Aug. 29 as they bring its concert to drive-ins across the nation, including 7 right here in Wisconsin.

Encore Drive-in Nights announced the rock group will perform at venues in the U.S. and in Canada.

Tickets will go on sale Aug. 14 at ticketmaster.com/encore-metallica.

Here is the list of Wisconsin locations:

  • Chilton Twilight - Chilton
  • Field of Scenes - Freedom
  • Majestic Cinema of Brookfield - Waukesha
  • Rivers Edge Drive-In - New Richmond
  • Sky-Vu Drive-In - Monroe
  • South Shore Cinema - Oak Creek
  • Starlite 14 Drive-In - Richland Center

For a full list of sites, click here.

"Needless to say, this is an exciting first for us as we continue to explore new ways to connect with you and keep playing live… this definitely qualifies as a unique and memorable experience for us," the band said. "We hope you think so too!"

The drive-in concert series was launched by Encore Live after the success of Garth Brooks' concert in June.

Country star Blake Shelton also did a show back on July 25.

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