The tour is set to launch on April 9, 2026, with a three-night opening run in Goyang, South Korea, providing a homecoming moment for the band. From there, the tour will move to Japan before heading to North America by late April, beginning with stadium shows in Florida. The North American leg will extend over several months, covering major cities across the United States and Canada, reflecting the massive demand for the group’s return to live performance.
Chicago fans will be treated to two concerts at Soldier Field on August 27 and August 28. These performances will be among the most highly anticipated dates of the tour, drawing fans from across the Midwest and surrounding regions. The tour schedule continues into Europe with shows in cities such as Madrid, Brussels, London, Munich, and Paris, before moving to Latin America and additional Asian locations during the fall. The extensive itinerary demonstrates the tour’s global scale and the group’s international popularity.
This tour marks BTS’ first performances since their “Permission to Dance on Stage” tour in 2021 and 2022. Since that time, all seven members—RM, Jin, Jimin, V, Suga, Jung Kook, and j-hope—have completed mandatory military service in South Korea, paving the way for a full reunion. Their return is a major milestone for both the group and fans, symbolizing a new chapter in their career.
Alongside the tour announcement, BTS confirmed plans to release a new album in the spring of 2026. This will be their first full studio album since “Be” in 2020, following a 2022 anthology and a 2021 Japanese compilation. The new release is expected to feature prominently in the upcoming tour’s setlist, along with fan-favorite hits from earlier albums.
A standout feature of this tour is its innovative 360-degree, in-the-round stage design. This setup places the audience at the center of the experience while increasing venue capacity, allowing fans a more immersive concert experience. The stage design is expected to provide unique visual and interactive elements, setting this tour apart from previous stadium performances.
Ticket sales are scheduled to begin with a presale on January 22, followed by general ticket availability on January 24. Given the long hiatus and global fan base, demand is anticipated to be exceptionally high, especially for major cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. Fans are encouraged to secure tickets early due to the expected high volume of interest.
BTS’ 2026-2027 world tour represents a highly anticipated return to the stage, combining the group’s latest album with innovative production and a worldwide schedule. The tour will allow millions of fans across continents to reconnect with the group in a live setting, celebrating both their reunion and their continued impact on the global music scene.
