BTS ‘ARIRANG’ World Tour Kicks Off in April 2026 with Sold-Out Shows, Live Cinema Broadcasts and New Album

BTS is set to make a triumphant return to the global stage with the *BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’*, a massive 82-date stadium tour spanning 34 cities across 23 countries from April 2026 through March 2027. The tour, supporting the group’s fifth full-length album *Arirang* dropping March 20, 2026, marks their first large-scale live performances in nearly four years following the completion of mandatory military service.

The tour launches with landmark concerts at Goyang Stadium in South Korea on April 9, 10 and 11, 2026, followed by shows in Tokyo, Japan. These opening dates feature a 360-degree in-the-round stage production, promising an immersive experience for fans. Ticket sales for initial legs sold out rapidly, with North American and European phases snapped up within hours during presales and general onsales in January 2026.

BIGHIT MUSIC announced the tour in January 2026, revealing initial dates and venues. North American stops include multi-night runs at stadiums such as Raymond James Stadium in Tampa (April 25-26), Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (May 23-28), MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford (August 1-2), Gillette Stadium in Foxborough (August 5-6), SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles (September 5-6) and more. European dates feature venues in Madrid, Brussels, London, Munich and Saint-Denis, France.

The tour extends into Latin America (Bogotá, Lima, Santiago, Buenos Aires, São Paulo), Oceania (Melbourne, Sydney) and additional Asian cities (Kaohsiung, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Manila) later in 2026 and early 2027. It sets a new record for the most dates by a K-pop act on a single world tour.

To celebrate the comeback, HYBE and Trafalgar Releasing partnered for global live cinema broadcasts of select shows. Fans unable to secure in-person tickets can experience full-length concerts from Goyang (April 11) and Tokyo (April 18) in theaters worldwide. Screenings begin in April 2026 across thousands of locations in over 80 territories. Tickets went on sale Feb. 25, 2026, via platforms like Fandango, Cinemark and the official BTS live viewing site.

A teaser trailer titled “Mic Drop” offers a first glimpse of the 360-degree stage setup and high-energy production. Additional live viewings are planned later in the year.

The tour ties into the release of *Arirang*, BTS’s first group album since their hiatus. Pre-orders opened Jan. 16, 2026, with the album dropping March 20 at 1 p.m. KST. The title track and themes reflect introspection, longing and universal emotions, defining BTS on their terms.

A free comeback concert, *BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | Arirang*, is scheduled for March 21, 2026, at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. The one-hour event sold out instantly on Feb. 23, 2026, with over 100,000 fans crashing the booking system. Authorities expect around 260,000 attendees in the area, plus nearby fan events for 30,000. The concert streams live on Netflix to 190 countries, chronicling the group’s first full-team live show in years.

The album release coincides with Netflix’s *BTS the Comeback Live | Arirang* documentary, streaming March 21, 2026, at 7 a.m. ET.

All seven members — RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook — completed military service by mid-2025, enabling the full-group reunion. The tour represents their “fresh start” after individual projects and enlistment.

Fan excitement remains high, with ARMY praising the ambitious scale and innovative staging. Speculation on setlists includes classics like “Mic Drop,” new tracks from *Arirang* and surprises. Billboard and other outlets shared dream setlists anticipating hits and deep cuts.

As preparations intensify, BTS continues engaging fans through Weverse updates and trailers. The *ARIRANG* tour underscores their enduring global impact, blending K-pop innovation with massive production.

With sold-out stadiums, cinema events and a new era of music, 2026 promises to be a landmark year for BTS and ARMY worldwide.