BTS ‘Arirang’ World Tour Tickets Sell Out Across North America and Europe
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Massive Ticket Sell‑Out Demonstrates Global Demand All 41 concerts scheduled for North America and Europe sold out within hours of the Saturday launch, leaving no tickets for the initial roster [1]. The rapid depletion underscores BTS’s enduring worldwide fanbase after their military hiatus [1]. No additional tickets are available for the first phase of the 79‑show itinerary [1].
Tour Launch and Geographic Scope Confirmed The “Arirang” tour kicks off on April 9 at Goyang Sports Complex near Seoul before heading to 34 cities worldwide [1]. North American dates begin April 25 in Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium and include 12 U.S. venues, followed by a European leg of ten shows across five cities [1]. The schedule comprises 79 performances, billed as the largest K‑pop tour ever [1].
Extra Shows Added in Response to Over‑Demand Over‑demand prompted the agency to insert additional concerts in Tampa, Stanford, and Las Vegas, expanding the North American segment [1]. These supplemental dates aim to accommodate fans unable to secure tickets during the initial sale [1]. The added shows maintain the tour’s 360‑degree stage concept for an immersive fan experience [1].
Fifth Studio Album and Free Comeback Concert Planned BTS will release their fifth studio album “Arirang” on March 20, their first full album since “Proof” in June 2022 [1]. To celebrate, a free outdoor performance is scheduled for March 21 at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square, marking the group’s official comeback [1]. The album launch precedes the world tour, linking the new music to the live‑event rollout [1].
Timeline
June 2022 – BTS releases the album Proof, marking its last full‑length record before a multi‑year hiatus and setting the benchmark for the group’s upcoming comeback [1].
2025 (approx.) – All seven members complete South Korea’s mandatory military service, clearing the way for a full‑group return and the first post‑service album [1].
Jan 20 – 26 2026 – Tickets for the “Arirang” world tour go on sale on Saturday (Jan 20) and sell out across North America and Europe by the following Tuesday, prompting BigHit Music to announce that no additional tickets remain for the initial schedule [1].
Mar 20 2026 – BTS releases its fifth studio album Arirang, a 14‑track record that is the group’s first release since Proof and the first after all members finish military duty [1][2].
Mar 21 2026 – BTS stages a free outdoor “comeback” concert at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square, celebrating the album drop and re‑engaging its domestic fanbase [1].
Apr 9, 11 & 12 2026 – The world tour opens in Goyang, South Korea, with three consecutive concerts at the Goyang Sports Complex, kicking off the 79‑show, 34‑city itinerary [2].
Apr 25‑26 2026 – The North American leg begins at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium; over‑demand leads BigHit to add extra shows in Tampa, Stanford Stadium and Las Vegas [1][2].
Jun 12‑13 2026 – BTS performs two shows in Busan, timed to coincide with the group’s debut anniversary, expanding the Asian segment of the tour [2].
Jun – Jul 2026 – The European segment runs, delivering ten concerts across five cities—including London, Paris, Madrid and Brussels—using a 360‑degree immersive stage platform [2][1].
Late 2026 (planned) – BTS schedules additional dates in Latin America and the Middle East, completing the first phase of what the agency bills as the largest K‑pop tour in history [2].
2026 (overall) – The “Arirang” tour features a 360‑degree platform designed for an immersive fan experience and positions BTS as the second solo act ever to headline Stanford Stadium after Coldplay, underscoring the tour’s historic scale [2][1].