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BTS World Tour 2026: everything ARMY needs to know

Find BTS World Tour 2026 dates, cities, ticket tips, travel advice, what ARMY should pack, and what to expect at the ARIRANG World Tour.

Published: July 28, 2026

BTS is officially on tour again. The BTS World Tour 2026, called the ARIRANG World Tour, supports the group’s new album ARIRANG and marks the septet’s first full-scale global run since all seven members completed their military service. 

Across 34 cities on five continents, running from April 2026 into 2027, this is the biggest stadium tour of BTS’s career. 

Here’s what’s confirmed so far: the dates and cities, how to get BTS tour tickets, and what to know if you’re travelling abroad to catch a show.

What is the BTS World Tour 2026?

The BTS World Tour 2026, officially billed as the ARIRANG World Tour, is the group’s sixth world tour and their first since Permission to Dance on Stage wrapped in 2022. It’s built around ARIRANG, BTS’s new studio album released in March 2026.

Staged in the round with a 360-degree setup, the tour spans around 80 shows and takes BTS to stadiums they’ve never played before. The setlist draws heavily from ARIRANG alongside longtime fan favorites, and a couple of surprise song slots rotate from night to night, so even fans catching multiple stops can expect some variation in the show.

For anyone who’s followed BTS since their debut, the significance of this tour goes beyond the numbers. This is the first time all seven members have performed together on a world tour stage since 2022, after each of them fulfilled South Korea’s mandatory service requirement. 

That’s exactly why this run feels different: it’s not just a comeback tour, it’s a reunion tour, and demand has reflected that, with shows across North America and Europe selling out within hours of going on sale.

BTS World Tour banner
BTS World Tour banner. Source: BTS official website.

BTS World Tour 2026 dates and cities

Dates are still being added, particularly for the later legs, so treat this as the confirmed schedule at the time of writing and always check official channels before booking.

Asia

CityDate
Goyang, South KoreaApril 9, 11–12
Tokyo, JapanApril 17–18
Busan, South KoreaJune 12–13
Kaohsiung, TaiwanNovember 19, 21–22
Bangkok, ThailandDecember 3, 5–6
Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDecember 12–13
SingaporeDecember 17, 19, 20, 22
Jakarta, IndonesiaDecember 26–27, 29
Hong KongMarch 4, 6–7
Manila, PhilippinesMarch 13–14, 16

North America

CityDate
Tampa, USAApril 25–26
El Paso, USAMay 2–3
Mexico City, MexicoMay 7, 9–10
Stanford, USAMay 16–17, 19
Las Vegas, USAMay 23–24, 27–28
East Rutherford, USAAugust 1–2
Foxborough, USAAugust 5–6
Baltimore, USAAugust 10–11
Arlington, USAAugust 15–16
Toronto, CanadaAugust 22–23
Chicago, USAAugust 27–28
Los Angeles, USASeptember 1–2, 5–6

Europe

CityDate
Madrid, SpainJune 26–27
Brussels, BelgiumJuly 1–2
London, UKJuly 6–7
Munich, GermanyJuly 11–12
Paris, FranceJuly 17–18

Latin America

CityDate
Bogotá, ColombiaOctober 2–3
Lima, PeruOctober 7,  9–10
Santiago, ChileOctober 14, 16–17
La Plata, ArgentinaOctober 21, 23–24
São Paulo, BrazilOctober 28, 30–31

Oceania

CityDate
Melbourne, AustraliaFebruary 10, 12–13
Sydney, AustraliaFebruary 20–21

Additional 2027 dates in Japan and the Middle East are expected to be announced, so it’s worth keeping an eye on BTS’s official tour site if your region isn’t listed yet, and some exact venues and Latin American city dates were still being finalized at the time of writing.

bts world tour map

How to get BTS World Tour tickets

Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster and Live Nation, with local platforms handling ticketing for some Asian tour stops. Almost every date has followed the same pattern: a two-day ARMY Membership presale, followed by general onsale a day or two later. 

To join the presale, you’ll need an active ARMY Membership and to register in advance on Weverse using your membership number, which starts with “BA” followed by nine digits.

A few things worth knowing before you try for tickets:

  • Presale access varies by region. US, Canada, and Mexico shows accept a US or Global membership; UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific shows require a Global membership.
  • Ticket limits differ by country, generally between two and six per purchaser, so check the local event listing for your show.
  • Some venues are e-ticket only, meaning there’s no physical ticket to print, just a mobile pass tied to your account.
  • A handful of stadiums use facial recognition entry (FacePass) alongside your e-ticket, so double-check your specific tour stop for any extra registration steps before the show day.

Because prices and availability change fast, and most North American and European dates have already sold out at face value, it’s best to buy directly through the official BTS World Tour ticketing site or verified platforms rather than relying on a fixed price you’ve seen elsewhere. 

Verified resale is generally the safer route once a show is sold out, and it’s worth sticking to platforms that guarantee entry, rather than unofficial resale groups on social media.

Travelling to see BTS on tour

If you’re planning a trip around a tour date, book flights and hotels as early as you can once your city and dates are locked in. ARMY-heavy tour stops tend to push up local hotel prices fast. 

Look at whether your chosen city has back-to-back show nights, since many stops on this tour run two or more consecutive dates, which makes it easier to justify a longer, more relaxed trip rather than a rushed one-night visit. 

If you’re coordinating with friends flying in from different countries, settle on a home base near the venue or transit hub early, so everyone can book accommodation in the same area.

Staying connected matters just as much as the trip itself. Between refreshing ticket resale sites, sharing your location with friends in a crowd of tens of thousands, and posting updates in real time, having a reliable eSIM provider, such as Holafly, from the moment you land is worth planning for.

If you’re travelling to one of the tour’s many American stops, an eSIM for USA travel can keep you connected across cities such as Tampa, Las Vegas, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles without needing to buy a local SIM card.

What to pack and expect at the show

Here are some of the essentials to pack when travelling to the BTS World Tour:

  • A portable charger, ideally a high-capacity one, since your phone will be working overtime for photos, videos, and checking your ticket
  • Wear comfortable, broken-in shoes: stadium shows mean a lot of walking, standing, and waiting in line, so it matters more than anything else you pack
  • A lightweight rain jacket or poncho if your show is outdoors, since these tours run regardless of weather
  • Your official lightstick, the ARMY BOMB, which syncs with the stage lighting during the show
  • The Weverse app downloaded and logged in ahead of time, since it’s often used for fan project coordination, gift distribution, and last-minute announcements
  • A physical or digital copy of your ticket confirmation, plus a valid photo ID, especially for FacePass venues

Make sure to arrive with plenty of time before doors open. Between security lines, bag checks, and finding your section in a full stadium, cutting it close is the easiest way to miss the opening act or the first few songs.

You should also check the venue’s entry rules before leaving for the show. Many stadiums restrict large backpacks, suitcases, and oversized bags, while some only allow small or transparent bags. Professional cameras, detachable lenses, tripods, selfie sticks, drones, and external recording equipment may also be prohibited, even if phone photography is allowed.

Other commonly restricted items include outside food and drinks, glass bottles, umbrellas, large banners, signs that block other fans’ views, and anything that could be considered dangerous.

Policies vary between venues and may change shortly before the concert, so always check the official venue website, ticketing page, and BTS or Weverse announcements for the rules that apply to your specific show.

Stay connected at the BTS World Tour with Holafly

Set up a Holafly eSIM before you leave, switch it on the moment you touch down, and you’ll have unlimited data at speeds up to 5G to refresh resale listings, share your location in a crowd of thousands, and post the show as it happens — backed by 24/7 customer support if anything comes up, and no roaming charges to think about.

Chasing more than one city across continents? Holafly Plan is a subscription that keeps you connected across multiple countries and trips.

With back-to-back show nights and travel days between cities, there’s always a chance your main plan runs out before your trip does. Always On: 1 GB of monthly backup data has you covered. Keep your Holafly eSIM installed and 1 GB refreshes every month at no extra cost, so you can still pull up your mobile ticket, or book a last-minute ride between the venue even after your main data is used up.

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