Metallica and Benson Boone are headliers for the 2025 Dreamfest event in San Francisco, to raise money for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, on Oct. 15.

Metallica will be performing at Chase Center, while Boone will headline at Bayfront Park. The concert is part of Salesforce’s Dreamforce 2025 event, with tickets starting at $1,500.

The event will kick off with an award presentation inside Chase Center honoring UCSF patient Andrew Santos, 25, with the Colin Powell Medal of Courage in honor of his triumph over adversity and commitment to the community. Each year, the hospital awards the special medal to a patient who has demonstrated outstanding courage, empathy, and leadership during their treatment process.

The ceremony is followed by the concert, with an after-party featuring live musicians, DJs, interactive experiences, activations, an elegant late-night buffet, dessert, specialty cocktails, and more.

For information, visit the event’s website. Metallica will also be giving away several tickets to the concert through its fan club.

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