The six-year wait is finally over.
On Friday, March 20, BTS dropped their highly-anticipated sixth studio album “ARIRANG,” which is named after a well-known, traditional Korean folk song.
Over 14 tracks, the hit-making septet deliver a lively smorgasbord of upbeat pop, buttery balladry and free-flowing Hip-Hop that’s arguably on par with their beloved back catalog.
Critics seem to agree with that sentiment as well.
“…[BTS’ new album] manages to capture the K-pop spirit of experimentation while welding it to a litany of memorable hooks,” The Guardian raved in a four-star review.
Consequence added “‘ARIRANG’ works in no small part because of the artistry of RM, whose fingerprints are found [on] every track…the 31-year-old has earned a word in any conversation about the great pop minds of his generation.”
If you’d like to hear RM along with his Bangtan Boys bandmates Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook play the new record live (along with all their chart-topping, fan favorite songs), tickets are available for all of their 2026 ‘Arirang World Tour’ concerts.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats for any one show was $68 including fees on StubHub, which is for their April 26 gig at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium.
Tri-staters hoping to see the five-time Grammy nominees at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on Aug. 1-2 can snag tickets starting at $176 including fees.
Other notable locales on the North American leg of the ‘Arirang’ run include Las Vegas (May 23-27), Foxborough (Aug. 5-6), Baltimore (Aug. 10-11), Toronto (Aug. 22-23) and Chicago (Aug. 27-28).
They’ll close the tour with a whopping four-night (!) stint at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium from Sept. 1-6.
“We’re back!” the group shared via Instagram.
Get in formation, Army. Your ‘ARIRANG’ moment is almost here.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about BTS’ ‘Arirang World Tour’ below.
BTS tickets
Inventory to see BTS live in concert is available on all verified ticketing sites.
We recommend checking out StubHub, Ticketmaster and Vivid Seats to find the seats that makes the most sense for you.
BTS tour schedule 2026
A complete calendar including all U.S. and Canada (along with some European) tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets in USD can be found below.
| BTS tour dates | StubHub prices start at |
|---|---|
| April 25 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL | $134 (including fees) |
| April 26 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL | $68 (including fees) |
| April 28 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL | $98 (including fees) |
| May 2 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, TX | $190 (including fees) |
| May 3 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, TX | $148 (including fees) |
| May 16 at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, CA | $246 (including fees) |
| May 17 at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, CA | $211 (including fees) |
| May 19 at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, CA | $222 (including fees) |
| May 23 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV | $177 (including fees) |
| May 24 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV | $128 (including fees) |
| May 27 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV | $123 (including fees) |
| May 28 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV | $138 USD (including fees) |
| June 26 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, ES | $225 USD (including fees) |
| June 27 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, ES | $245 USD (including fees) |
| July 1 at King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, BE | $269 USD (including fees) |
| July 2 at King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, BE | $238 USD (including fees) |
| July 11 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, DE | $428 USD (including fees) |
| July 12 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, DE | $421 USD (including fees) |
| July 17 at the Stade de France in Paris, FR | $185 USD (including fees) |
| July 18 at the Stade de France in Paris, FR | $189 USD (including fees) |
| Aug. 1 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ | $223 (including fees) |
| Aug. 2 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ | $176 (including fees) |
| Aug. 5 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA | $78 (including fees) |
| Aug. 6 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA | $83 (including fees) |
| Aug. 10 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD | $140 (including fees) |
| Aug. 11 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD | $125 (including fees) |
| Aug. 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX | $362 (including fees) |
| Aug. 16 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX | $282 (including fees) |
| Aug. 22 at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, ON, CA | $406 USD (including fees) |
| Aug. 23 at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, ON, CA | $389 USD (including fees) |
| Aug. 27 at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL | $296 (including fees) |
| Aug. 28 at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL | $334 (including fees) |
| Sept. 1 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA | $148 (including fees) |
| Sept. 2 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA | $146 (including fees) |
| Sept. 5 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA | $167 (including fees) |
| Sept. 6 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA | $166 (including fees) |
BTS set list
Although things will likely change on this jaunt, these are the songs BTS performed on April 16, 2022 at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, according to Set List FM.
Set I
01.) “ON”
02.) “Fire”
03.) “Dope”
04.) “DNA”
Set II
05.) “Blue & Grey”
06.) “Black Swan”
07.) “Blood Sweat & Tears”
08.) “FAKE LOVE”
Set III
09.) “Life Goes On”
10.) “Boy With Luv”
11.) “Dynamite”
12.) “Butter”
Set IV
13.) “Telepathy”
14.) “Outro: Wings”
15.) “Stay”
16.) “So What”
17.) “IDOL”
Encore
18.) “HOME”
19.) “Anpanman”
20.) “Go Go”
21.) “Permission to Dance”
BTS new music
As noted above, BTS unveiled their sixth studio album “ARIRANG” on March 20.
The sonically-diverse record serves as a wonderful showcase for all seven members’ disparate talents; in fact, they complement each other quite well.
“Body To Body,” an upbeat bop, kicks off the 41-minute album. The sultry, club-ready cut is practically drenched in sweat. And, while we loved the track, what sets this one apart are the near tribal chants toward the end that push this song from fun pop to something real you feel deep within your bones.
Next up is the playful, Hip-Hop/R&B mashup “Hooligan” that weds throwback soul strings with a trap beat. It’s a love song, it’s a braggadocious anthem, it’s an ear worm with a little something for everyone.
“Aliens” cranks up the fun to 11 with its sing-song-y vocals and off-kilter percussion pulsing in the background. Good luck listening to this one and not bobbing your head.
“FYA” has a desperation and yearning that borders on Weeknd-esque production before the song goes into overdrive with its speedy flow and hook referencing “Britney baby.”
“2.0” slows things down for a minute as the fellas try their hand out at laid-back rap. Of course, they also harmonize. This is BTS after all, would you expect anything less?
“No. 29” switches the tempo completely. A bell is heard (the Divine Bell of King Seongdeok to be exact) and then its reverb makes up the rest of the track. Make sure you turn this one all the way up, otherwise you might miss the quiet din.
“SWIM” brings BTS back to their roots. The splashy pop confection is nervy electronic production at its most controlled. Throw in the memorable refrain “Swim, Swim, I just wanna dive, I just wanna dive” and you’ve got a sing-a-long classic in the making.
“Merry Go Round” starts slowly before finding its dreamy, spaced-out footing. This is pure musical bliss more than worthy of repeat play.
“NORMAL” finds BTS going in a more traditional direction with their sound. Controlled drum machines, impassioned vocals, Taylor Swift-like couplets and rap interludes make for a solid effort. Not a standout but not a dud either.
“Like Animals” borders on emo. Personal, vulnerable, almost rock-y, this is a welcome departure for the typically cheerful crew.
“they don’t know ’bout us” treats listeners to an old-school sample before returning to the present with the group’s modern sound. A little minimalism and a little maximalism make for a nice palate cleanser.
“One More Night” nimbly takes the group into the realm of electro-pop with a smidge of disco thrown in for good measure. Turn your brain off and get your dancing shoes on for this one; BTS gives you “permission to dance” here.
No shade to the rest of “ARIRANG” but “Please” is this humble listener’s favorite track here. The delightful ear-worm is impossible to listen to without smiling (even if the lyrics aren’t all that sunny).
“ARIRANG” wraps things up with the auto-tuned epic “Into the Sun.” We’re not usually in the guaranteeing business but prepare to get chills when you hear this one live.
To hear for yourself, you can find “ARIRANG” here.
What has BTS been up to?
Here’s a quick timeline of how the past four years have gone for the Bangtan Boys:
In December 2022, Jin enlisted as an active duty soldier. Two months later, J-Hope, joined him.
Come September 2023, Suga joined as a social worker. RM and V were next three months after that; Jimin and Jung Kook took the plunge last.
Once discharged, Suga (Agust D), J-Hope, and Jin all conducted North American arena solo tours and released new music as well.
Only time will tell if those tracks get a moment in the sun on the upcoming ’26-27 run.
Huge K-Pop groups on tour in 2026
Although no tour will be quite as mammoth as BTS’ this year, many of the biggest names in K-Pop will also be out and about these next few months.
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
• Twice
• NMIXX
• Everglow
• I-DLE
Who else is on the road? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2026 to find the show of your musical dreams.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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