BTS is back — all seven, together, on the biggest stage of their career. The BTS Arirang World Tour spans 82 dates across 34 cities on six continents, running from April through October 2026. Whether you are an ARMY who has attended every tour since the Wings era or a first-timer who spent the military hiatus saving up for this exact moment, this is the complete planning guide you need.
We have compiled every confirmed date, every venue, every ticket tier, and every piece of practical advice that will take you from “I want to go” to standing in the pit when the lights drop. Bookmark this page — it will be updated as new dates and ticket links go live.
Full BTS Arirang World Tour Schedule — City by City
The tour is organized into four regional legs. Seoul anchors the Asia leg in April, North America runs May through July, Europe takes July through August, and the final leg sweeps through Latin America, the Middle East, and Oceania before closing out in São Paulo on Halloween night.
All dates below are confirmed as of March 2026. Additional dates may be announced for select cities. Check the Weverse official page for real-time updates.
Asia Leg
| City | Venue | Dates | Nights | Est. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul, South Korea | Goyang Sports Complex | April 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 | 5 | 60,000/night |
| Tokyo, Japan | Tokyo Dome | April 24, 25, 26, 27 | 4 | 55,000/night |
| Osaka, Japan | Kyocera Dome Osaka | May 2, 3, 4 | 3 | 50,000/night |
| Bangkok, Thailand | Rajamangala National Stadium | May 9, 10 | 2 | 65,000/night |
| Singapore | Singapore National Stadium | May 15, 16 | 2 | 55,000/night |
| Jakarta, Indonesia | Gelora Bung Karno Stadium | May 22, 23 | 2 | 80,000/night |
| Manila, Philippines | Philippine Arena | May 29, 30 | 2 | 55,000/night |
North America Leg
| City | Venue | Dates | Nights | Est. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | SoFi Stadium | June 5, 6, 7, 8 | 4 | 70,000/night |
| New York, NY | MetLife Stadium | June 13, 14, 15, 16 | 4 | 82,000/night |
| Chicago, IL | Soldier Field | June 21, 22, 23 | 3 | 62,000/night |
| Dallas, TX | AT&T Stadium | June 27, 28 | 2 | 80,000/night |
| Atlanta, GA | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | July 3, 4 | 2 | 72,000/night |
| Toronto, Canada | Rogers Centre | July 9, 10 | 2 | 53,000/night |
| Mexico City, Mexico | Estadio Azteca | July 17, 18, 19 | 3 | 87,000/night |
Europe Leg
| City | Venue | Dates | Nights | Est. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London, UK | Wembley Stadium | July 31, Aug 1, 2 | 3 | 90,000/night |
| Paris, France | Stade de France | August 7, 8, 9 | 3 | 80,000/night |
| Berlin, Germany | Olympiastadion Berlin | August 14, 15 | 2 | 74,000/night |
| Amsterdam, Netherlands | Johan Cruijff ArenA | August 20, 21 | 2 | 54,000/night |
| Barcelona, Spain | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys | August 27, 28 | 2 | 56,000/night |
Latin America, Middle East & Oceania Leg
| City | Venue | Dates | Nights | Est. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Kingdom Arena | September 5, 6 | 2 | 22,000/night |
| Sydney, Australia | Accor Stadium | September 18, 19 | 2 | 83,000/night |
| São Paulo, Brazil | Allianz Parque | October 29, 30, 31 | 3 | 45,000/night |
How to Get BTS Arirang World Tour Tickets
Securing tickets for a BTS world tour is a competitive sport. Here is a breakdown of every legitimate channel, ranked from highest priority access to general public sale.
1. Weverse Fan Club Pre-Sale (Highest Priority)
ARMY Membership on Weverse unlocks the earliest ticket window for all dates. Pre-sale typically opens 72 hours before general public sale. You must have an active paid membership before the pre-sale window opens — last-minute sign-ups are frequently blocked during high-demand events. Membership tiers include ARMY Membership (Standard) and Weverse Exclusive bundles.
Weverse Pre-Sale Fan Club Priority Best Access
2. Ticketmaster / Regional Ticketing Partners
For North American dates, Ticketmaster Verified Fan is the primary general public system. You must register for Verified Fan before the registration deadline (typically two weeks before on-sale) to receive a code that grants access to the sale. Without this code, you cannot purchase through Ticketmaster during the initial window.
Regional partners by area:
- Asia: Interpark (Korea), eplus (Japan), TicketBox (Southeast Asia)
- North America: Ticketmaster, Live Nation
- Europe: Ticketmaster (UK/EU), See Tickets (UK), FnacTickets (France)
- Oceania: Ticketek (Australia)
- Latin America: Eventim, Ticketmaster Mexico
3. Resale — What to Know Before You Buy
If you must use resale, use only platforms that offer buyer guarantees. Expect to pay 2x–5x face value for floor and lower bowl sections. Upper bowl seats are more accessible and frequently resell near face value within the week before the show as sellers become anxious.
Ticket Price Estimates by Tier
Pricing varies by region and venue size, but the following table reflects expected ranges based on Big Hit Music’s historical pricing for PTD On Stage and Map of the Soul world tours, adjusted for 2026 stadium pricing.
| Ticket Tier | What’s Included | US / Canada | Europe | Asia (non-Seoul) | Seoul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIP Soundcheck Package | Soundcheck access, early entry, merch bundle, premium seat | $450–$600 | €420–€560 | $350–$500 | ₩550,000–₩750,000 |
| Floor / Pit Standing | Unreserved standing, general pit area | $200–$280 | €180–€260 | $150–$220 | ₩220,000–₩300,000 |
| Lower Bowl Reserved | Assigned seat, lower level, close sightlines | $150–$220 | €140–€200 | $110–$170 | ₩165,000–₩220,000 |
| Upper Bowl Reserved | Assigned seat, upper deck | $85–$130 | €75–€120 | $60–$100 | ₩99,000–₩143,000 |
What to Bring to the BTS Arirang World Tour
Preparation separates a great concert experience from an exhausting one. Here is the ARMY-tested packing list, refined over a decade of BTS live events.
Non-Negotiables
- ARMY Bomb (Version 4 or 5): The official BTS light stick syncs to the venue’s Bluetooth network and changes color on cue with the live show. Non-official light sticks will not sync. Check Weverse Shop for the latest version ahead of the tour.
- Portable battery pack (10,000 mAh minimum): You will be on your phone for fan chant videos, light stick sync app, and photos. A dead phone at 9 PM in a stadium parking lot is a logistical nightmare.
- Comfortable, broken-in shoes: Floor and pit holders stand for 3–4+ hours before the show and throughout. Heels and new shoes are a medical risk. Sneakers with arch support are the correct choice.
- Fan chant guide: Print or screenshot it before you leave home. Stadium cell signal during BTS shows is effectively unusable. Our Essential Korean Phrases for ARMY guide covers every chant you need.
- Clear bag (US venues): Most American and Canadian stadiums now enforce clear bag policies. Check your specific venue’s policy before packing.
Smart Additions
- Earplugs: Counterintuitive, but reducing the harshest frequencies lets you hear the music more clearly while protecting your hearing for the next show.
- Light layers: Stadium temperature is unpredictable — warm during the crowd surge, cold when the air conditioning kicks in at 11 PM.
- Cash (small bills): Official merch lines often have card processing issues under heavy load. Having $40–$60 in small bills prevents missing your window.
- Screenshot of your ticket + ID: App-based tickets have failed at scale before. A screenshot backup has saved more than a few ARMY the agony of standing outside.
“The moment you stop worrying about logistics and just exist in that stadium — that is when the concert becomes the memory you carry for years.” — ARMY forum, PTD On Stage Las Vegas retrospective
Tips for International Fans Attending the Seoul Dates
The Seoul leg is the pilgrimage — five nights at Goyang Sports Complex in the city where BTS began. If you are traveling internationally for the April dates, here is what you need to plan ahead.
Visa Requirements for South Korea
South Korea offers visa-free entry for 30–90 days to citizens of most Western countries, including the United States, UK, Canada, EU member states, and Australia. Citizens of countries without a visa exemption should apply for a K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) or a short-stay visa at least four weeks before departure. Check the Korea Immigration Service website for your specific nationality.
Visa-Free Entry Available K-ETA Required for Some Countries
Getting to Goyang Sports Complex
Goyang Sports Complex is located in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi Province, approximately 25 km northwest of central Seoul. The most reliable route from most Seoul accommodations:
- Subway: Seoul Metro Line 3 to Daehwa Station (대화역), then shuttle bus or a 15-minute walk to the complex. Journey from central Seoul: 45–60 minutes.
- Taxi / Kakao T: Reliable for post-concert return, but expect 40–60-minute wait times immediately after shows end. Download Kakao T before arriving — it is South Korea’s dominant ride-hailing app and far more reliable than flagging street taxis near a stadium exit.
- Avoid driving: Parking near the complex is extremely limited during events and the post-show exit can add 90+ minutes to any drive.
Accommodation Strategy
Hotels in Hongdae (홍대) and Mapo-gu offer the best combination of price, nightlife, and transit access to the venue. Sinchon and Hapjeong are strong secondary options. Avoid booking in Gangnam specifically for the Seoul shows — it is in the wrong direction from Goyang and will add significant transit time late at night.
Book early. Very early. April 2026 Seoul hotel inventory will be under extreme pressure from both the BTS tour and general spring tourism. Prices are already elevated compared to this time last year. Use NAVER Hotels alongside the usual platforms — it surfaces smaller guesthouses that do not appear on Booking.com or Expedia.
Group Travel Tips
Traveling with a group of ARMY? Assign one person as the logistics lead before departure. That person manages the following:
- Collects all tickets and stores backups in a shared cloud folder
- Confirms a meeting point inside the stadium (not outside — crowds are too dense at entry)
- Charges all ARMY Bombs and portable batteries the night before
- Downloads Naver Maps offline for the Goyang area (Google Maps works in Korea but Naver is more accurate for transit)
Planning Around the Arirang Album and Netflix Concert
The Arirang World Tour does not exist in isolation — it is part of the largest BTS creative moment since Map of the Soul. If you are building out your full engagement plan, read our complete BTS Arirang comeback guide for deep dives into the album tracklist, the March 21 Gwanghwamun free concert, and the Netflix livestream event that brought in 4.7 million simultaneous viewers.
And if you are new to BTS concerts — or just want to show up prepared to actually participate rather than observe — our Essential Korean Phrases for ARMY guide breaks down the fan chant, stage call-and-response phrases, and the 10 sentences that will make your experience feel fully immersive rather than a passive spectator event.
One more thing for the Seoul-bound international traveler: arriving in Korea for a BTS concert is also an invitation to fall into one of the most sophisticated beauty and skincare cultures in the world. If you are building out your trip itinerary, our guide to the top 7 K-Beauty trends dominating 2026 will help you know what to buy and where to find it in Seoul’s beauty districts around Myeongdong and Hongdae.
Read Next
You Might Also Like
- 25 Essential Korean Phrases for the Arirang Tour
- Your First K-Pop Concert in Korea: Survival Guide
- BTS Arirang Comeback 2026: Album & Netflix Concert
After the Concert: Making the Most of Each Tour City
BTS concerts typically start at 7:00 PM and end around 10:00-10:30 PM, leaving you with full days for sightseeing in each tour city. ARMY who travel internationally for concerts often plan 2-3 extra days in each city to explore. Here is a quick food and culture guide for the major tour stops:
For the full story behind their comeback, the BTS: The Return Netflix documentary captures every emotional moment of their reunion.
Seoul: Visit the BTS-related spots — the Hybe Insight Museum in Yongsan, the “Spring Day” filming location at Gyeongpo Beach, and the BTS meal collaborations at local restaurants. Hongdae and Itaewon offer the best nightlife for post-concert celebrations. Read our HYBE Museum Guide for details.
Tokyo: Combine the concert with Harajuku shopping, Shibuya crossing, and Tsukiji Outer Market sushi. Many ARMY groups organize post-concert gatherings at Korean restaurants in Shin-Okubo (Tokyo’s Koreatown).
Los Angeles: SoFi Stadium is near LAX — plan for traffic. Korean BBQ in LA’s Koreatown (the largest outside Korea) is essential. Try Park’s BBQ or Kang Ho-dong Baekjeong for an authentic experience.
London: Wembley Stadium is accessible via the Jubilee Line. Post-concert, head to Soho for late-night Korean food at Olle or Jinjuu. The BTS pop-up stores that appear near concert venues are worth visiting early (they sell out by mid-afternoon).
Related: Free BTS Comeback Concert in Seoul