BTS World Tour 2026, the World Turns Purple: A Historic 79-Date Tour That Will Break All Records

ARMY, the wait is over. If you felt your phone exploding with notifications on Tuesday midnight (Korean time), you weren’t dreaming. After four years of waiting, military services, and solo projects, BTS is back, and they didn’t come back to play: they came back to reclaim their throne with a tour of a scale never seen before.

Through Weverse, where official announcements usually happen, the group dropped the bomb the world was waiting for: the official poster for the “BTS World Tour,” a monstrous tour that promises to rewrite music history books and dye the entire planet purple.

Here is everything you need to know about this monumental return that, finally, includes our countries.

BTS World Tour 2026 with 79 Shows and 34 Cities: A “Monstrous” Scale

To understand the magnitude of this, you have to look at the numbers. We are not talking about a normal tour. According to Live Nation, this will be “the biggest global K-pop tour of all time.”

79 concerts across 34 cities have been confirmed (and note, dates in Japan and the Middle East are yet to be announced). The tour will kick off this spring and run from April 2026 to March 2027. It is the group’s first full-scale stadium tour in seven years, recalling that their “Map of the Soul” tour was canceled due to the pandemic and their last actual stadium tour was “Love Yourself: Speak Yourself” in 2019.

The Kick-off and the Sacred Anniversary

It all starts at home. The kick-off will be at the Goyang Sports Complex (Gyeonggi Province) with three consecutive nights: April 9, 11, and 12.

But there is one date that already has fans crying tears of joy: Busan. BTS will return to the port city (Korea’s second-largest) to perform on June 12 and 13. Yes, you read that right: the closing in Korea with this new show (at least so far) coincides exactly with their 13th Anniversary since debut. It will be a massive celebration in the same place where they gave their last group concert, “Yet to Come,” in October 2022 before Jin started his military service.

BTS Tour cities 2026 — BTS World Tour 2026 Cities

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Breaking Borders: BTS and Their Debut in Spain and Latin America

This tour is special because it settles outstanding debts with territories that have been waiting for a decade.

Europe: The “BTS World Tour” will make history on the Old Continent between June and July. In addition to the classic stops in London and Paris, the group will perform their first-ever solo concerts in Madrid (Spain) and Brussels. So, European ARMY, get ready and fly to the nearest city so you don’t miss this event that is already making history!
Latin America: The South American leg not only includes the usual giant, Sao Paulo (Brazil), but confirms what seemed impossible:
- Buenos Aires, Argentina: Marking a milestone, being the first time the group will be in that country (only Jin knows Argentina since he premiered his song for ARMY, “The Astronaut,” at the Coldplay concert in 2022).
- Peru and Colombia: Confirmed to host the group for the first time in their history.

BTS Tour: Conquering Stadiums in the US

The North American leg is simply titanic: 28 shows in 12 cities, starting in Tampa, Florida, on April 25. BTS isn’t just going to perform; they are going to make history in iconic venues:

Stanford Stadium (California): They will become only the second artist in history to perform there (the only ones before were Coldplay).
AT&T Stadium (Texas): The world’s largest domed stadium by capacity.
M&T Bank Stadium (Baltimore): They will be the first Korean act to headline a show there.

The New Album: “Who BTS is Today”

Before the stadium madness begins, and as already announced in the official BTS schedule, we will have new music. Mark the date: March 20. That day sees the release of their fifth studio album, which will feature 14 songs. According to Big Hit Music, this record is not just a comeback, “it is a statement of principles reflecting the emotions and reflections accumulated during this time apart, presenting ‘who BTS is today’.”

A 360° Immersive Experience

To ensure no one is left out (and to fit as many ARMYs as possible), the production will feature a 360-degree (in-the-round) stage. It is the first time a K-pop stadium tour has used this design, which will allow for greater capacity at every venue and total immersion so that, wherever you are, you feel the energy of the 7 members of BTS.

ARMY, the wait is over. Jin and J-Hope finished their service in 2023, and the rest of the boys (RM, Suga, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook) finished in 2025. The puzzle is complete again. Are you ready for the ticket war?

BTS tour map of the venue — Map from one of the venues for the BTS Tour with the 360 experience

🧐 FAQs: Survival Guide for the BTS World Tour 2026

The “Ticket War” is imminent. Here we answer the most critical questions based on the official announcement information and logistics from Live Nation and Big Hit Music.

1. Do I need to have the ARMY Membership (Weverse) to get tickets for the BTS World Tour 2026? Technically no, but practically, YES. If you want a real chance, the Membership is vital.

Why? Big Hit Music prioritizes the “ARMY Membership Presale”. 100% of VIP tickets and the best seats in the floor and lower tier sections usually sell out at this stage. If you wait for the “General Sale” (without membership), it is very likely that only seats with restricted views will remain or the show will be sold out.
Recommendation: If you don’t have it yet, buy it on Weverse Shop Global before the sale date announcements come out.

2. How do I access the official presale for the BTS World Tour 2026?

The process will be rigorous to avoid scalpers. Based on the announcement via Weverse, the steps will be:

Registration on Weverse: You must apply for the presale within the Weverse app during the registration period (to be announced soon).
Verification on Ticketing Site: Once registered on Weverse, you will receive a code or link to verify your membership on the ticket sales platform of your country (e.g., Ticketmaster or the local site associated with Live Nation).
Sale Day: You enter with your verified account to access the early purchase.

3. Which ticketing sites are authorized to buy tickets for the BTS World Tour 2026?

Being a tour promoted by Live Nation, the main platform globally is usually Ticketmaster.

US and Europe: Ticketmaster is the almost absolute norm.
Latin America: Here it varies according to the local partner of Live Nation. In Argentina, Live Nation usually operates with AllAccess; in Colombia, it is commonly Tuboleta or TaquillaLive; in Peru, it is usually Teleticket.
Important: Do not buy from resale sites like Viagogo. Wait for the official BTS_bighit account to publish the direct links (“Where to buy”) for each city.

4. What is the ticket price for the BTS World Tour 2026?

Official Fact: The exact prices have not yet been revealed by Big Hit or Live Nation. They will be published when registration opens for each city.
What we know: Being a stadium tour with 360° production, “Mega Tour” price ranges are expected. Historically, there are VIP packages (Soundcheck) that cost considerably more than the general ticket.
Advice: Have a flexible budget ready, as dynamic pricing (especially in the US) can raise the base price due to high demand.

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5. What is the capacity of the BTS World Tour 2026 stadiums and why does the 360° stage matter?

This tour is massive.

AT&T Stadium (Texas): It is the largest dome in the world, with a capacity of 80,000 – 100,000 people.
Stanford Stadium (California): Approx. 50,000 people.
Goyang Sports Complex: Approx. 41,000 people.
Latin America: The selected stadiums in Argentina (probably River Plate) and Brazil (Allianz Parque or Morumbi) handle capacities of 50,000 to 80,000 people.
The 360° factor: The Live Nation statement confirms a circular stage. This is excellent news because it enables all the stadium stands (even those usually behind the stage), increasing the total capacity of tickets for sale and allowing more ARMYs to get a spot.

6. Will there be new songs on the BTS World Tour 2026 setlist?

Yes! The new album launches on March 20, just before the start of the tour in April. The agency’s statement confirms that this album reflects “who BTS is today,” so the setlist will be a mix of the greatest hits of their history and the 14 new songs that they will perform live for the first time.

7. What happens if my country or city does not appear on the list of 34 cities for the BTS World Tour 2026?

Don’t lose hope yet. The official announcement specifies that “additional dates in Japan and the Middle East will be announced.” Although the main leg of America and Europe seems closed, tours of this magnitude usually add additional “Legs” or second dates in the same cities if demand is explosive (which is sure to happen).

8. Will there be Soundcheck packages for the BTS World Tour 2026?

Although specific packages were not detailed in the initial poster, all previous BTS stadium tours have included Soundcheck. It is the most coveted and exclusive benefit, generally reserved for the ARMY membership in the front rows or VIP zone. This package usually includes early entry, a commemorative lanyard, and watching the group rehearse 3 songs before the show.