Few artists have transformed the global concert industry like BTS. From small venues during their rookie years to sold-out stadiums across multiple continents, RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook built a touring legacy defined by storytelling, emotional connection, and explosive live performances. After a four-year hiatus due to military service, BTS officially reunited in 2026 for the massive ARIRANG World Tour, which is set to run until March 2027.
A Look Back at BTS’s Touring Evolution
1. The Red Bullet Tour (2014-2015)
BTS’s first major concert series introduced their aggressive hip-hop sound and rebellious school-era identity. The tour reached Asia, Australia, North America, and South America, laying the foundation for their global rise.
2. The Most Beautiful Moment in Life On Stage (2015-2016)
Centered around youth, friendship, and uncertainty, the HYYH era elevated BTS’s emotional storytelling and strengthened their connection with fans worldwide.
3. The Wings Tour (2017)
Inspired by themes of temptation, growth, and self-discovery, The Wings Tour marked BTS’s transition into a true global arena act.
4. Love Yourself / Speak Yourself (2018-2019)
With over two million attendees worldwide, this era became a cultural phenomenon. Stadium shows, powerful visuals, and messages of self-love solidified BTS as global superstars.
5. Permission to Dance on Stage (2021-2022)
Held during the pandemic era, these hybrid concerts symbolized resilience, celebration, and reunion between BTS and ARMY.
Solo Tours during the Hiatus Era (2023-2025)
While BTS paused group activities during military enlistment, several members expanded their artistic identities through solo performances and world tours. These solo tours kept BTS’s global presence active throughout the hiatus and helped shape the artistic maturity that would later define the ARIRANG reunion era.
1. Suga – Agust D D-Day Tour (2023)
Suga became the first BTS member to launch a solo world tour with the Agust D D-Day Tour in 2023, delivering raw and deeply personal performances inspired by his D-Day album.
2. J-Hope – Hope on the Stage Tour (2025)
J-Hope followed with the Hope on the Stage Tour in 2025, showcasing his energetic stage presence, dynamic choreography, and genre-blending solo catalog.
3. Jin – RunSeokjin Ep. Tour (2025)
Jin later embarked on the RunSeokjin Ep. Tour in 2025, reconnecting with fans through a more intimate and emotional concert experience after completing military service.
Current World Tour – The “ARIRANG” World Tour (2026-2027)
Launching in April 2026 at Goyang Stadium in South Korea, the ARIRANG World Tour marked BTS’s long-awaited full-group comeback. So far, the tour has confirmed the group’s unmatched global influence despite years away from the stage, mainly due to mandatory military responsibilities.
Spanning Asia, North America, Europe, and Latin America, The ARIRANG era proves BTS’ shift beyond the boundaries of K-pop, evolving into one of the defining live acts of their generation. The tour is set to run until March 2027 with more details to be announced.
ARIRANG World Tour Schedule (2026-2027)
Season
Date
City / Country
Venue
Spring 2026
April 9, 11, 12
Goyang, South Korea
Goyang Stadium
Spring 2026
April 17, 18
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Dome
Spring 2026
April 25, 26, 28
Tampa, FL, USA
Raymond James Stadium
Spring 2026
May 2, 3
El Paso, TX, USA
Sun Bowl Stadium
Spring 2026
May 7, 9, 10
Mexico City, Mexico
Estadio GNP Seguros
Spring 2026
May 16, 17, 19
Stanford, CA, USA
Stanford Stadium
Spring 2026
May 23, 24, 27, 28
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Allegiant Stadium
Summer 2026
June 12, 13
Busan, South Korea
Busan Asiad Main Stadium
Summer 2026
June 26, 27
Madrid, Spain
Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Summer 2026
July 1, 2
Brussels, Belgium
King Baudouin Stadium
Summer 2026
July 6, 7
London, UK
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Summer 2026
July 11, 12
Munich, Germany
Allianz Arena
Summer 2026
July 17, 18
Paris, France
Stade de France
Summer 2026
August 1, 2
East Rutherford, NJ, USA
MetLife Stadium
Summer 2026
August 5, 6
Foxborough, MA, USA
Gillette Stadium
Summer 2026
August 10, 11
Baltimore, MD, USA
M&T Bank Stadium
Summer 2026
August 15, 16
Arlington, TX, USA
AT&T Stadium
Summer 2026
August 22, 23
Toronto, ON, Canada
Rogers Stadium
Summer 2026
August 27, 28
Chicago, IL, USA
Soldier Field
Summer 2026
September 1, 2, 5, 6
Los Angeles, CA, USA
SoFi Stadium
Autumn & Winter 2026
October 2, 3
Bogota, Colombia
Estadio El Campin
Autumn & Winter 2026
October 7, 9, 10
Lima, Peru
Estadio San Marcos
Autumn & Winter 2026
October 14, 16, 17
Santiago, Chile
Estadio Nacional
Autumn & Winter 2026
October 23, 24
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Estadio Unico de La Plata
Autumn & Winter 2026
October 28, 30, 31
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Estadio do MorumBIS
Autumn & Winter 2026
November 19, 21, 22
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Kaohsiung National Stadium
Autumn & Winter 2026
December 3, 5, 6
Bangkok, Thailand
Rajamangala Stadium
Autumn & Winter 2026
December 12, 13
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
National Stadium Bukit Jalil
Autumn & Winter 2026
December 17, 19, 20, 22
Singapore
National Stadium
Autumn & Winter 2026
December 26, 27
Jakarta, Indonesia
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
Spring 2027
January 15-16
Singapore
National Stadium
Spring 2027
January 22-23
Bangkok, Thailand
Rajamangala National Stadium
Spring 2027
February 5-6
Jakarta, Indonesia
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
Spring 2027
February 12-13
Manila, Philippines
Philippine Arena
Spring 2027
February 20
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bukit Jalil National Stadium
Spring 2027
March 5-6
Toronto, Canada
Rogers Centre
Spring 2027
March 12-13
Chicago, USA
Soldier Field
Spring 2027
March 19-20
East Rutherford, USA
MetLife Stadium
Spring 2027
March 27-28
Los Angeles, USA
SoFi Stadium
– Karen Mwenda
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