April 9, 2026. Goyang Stadium, South Korea. BTS took the stage in the rain for the first time in more than three years as a complete group performing in front of a live crowd. The 80,000-seat venue sold out within minutes when tickets went on sale in January. The group opened with “Hooligan” and worked through a 21-song set on a 360-degree stage that had no designated front — fans surrounded the band from every angle, with rotating choreography designed to reach every section of the stadium equally.
In six days, they’ll be in Tampa, Florida. After that: El Paso, Stanford, East Rutherford, Foxborough, Baltimore, Arlington, Chicago, Toronto, and Los Angeles. If you found this article because you’re trying to figure out whether you missed your shot at tickets, here’s the short answer: probably not — but the window on cheaper options is closing fast.
The BTS Arirang World Tour is BTS’s fourth world concert tour, an 85-show, 34-city global run built around their fifth studio album ARIRANG, launched April 9, 2026 in Goyang, South Korea, and running through early 2027.
Last updated: April 2026
Every US city on the BTS Arirang World Tour
The North American leg of the Arirang World Tour opens in Tampa and runs through Los Angeles in September. Here are every confirmed US date:
- Tampa, FL — April 25, 26, and 28 at Amalie Arena
- El Paso, TX — May 2 and 3 at El Paso Convention Center
- Stanford, CA — May 16, 17, and 19 at Stanford Stadium
- East Rutherford, NJ — August 1 and 2 at MetLife Stadium
- Foxborough, MA — August 5 and 6 at Gillette Stadium
- Baltimore, MD — August 10 and 11 at M&T Bank Stadium
- Arlington, TX — August 15 and 16 at AT&T Stadium
- Chicago, IL — August 27 and 28 at Wrigley Field
- Los Angeles, CA — September 1, 2, 5, and 6 at SoFi Stadium
Toronto, Canada also falls in the North American leg (August 22–23 at Rogers Centre), making it a viable option for fans willing to cross the border. The tour also includes Mexico City before moving to Europe in late June.
Face value tickets for US shows were priced between $171 and $377 via Ticketmaster. All dates sold out, with millions of fans across the continent attempting to secure tickets during the January presale. On April 6, Ticketmaster announced an additional release of tickets for select US and Canada dates — worth checking before you default to resale.
How much do BTS Arirang tour tickets cost right now?
Resale prices on StubHub vary significantly by city, and the spread is wide enough to matter if you’re flexible on which show you attend.
Tampa is the most affordable US date on the resale market right now, with tickets starting around $90 on StubHub — making it the only US show where you can realistically get in for under $100. The April 25 and 26 shows have better inventory than the April 28 date.
Mid-range markets fall between $150 and $250. El Paso, Stanford, East Rutherford, Foxborough, and Baltimore all have starting prices in this range, though premium sections and the final nights of multi-night runs trend higher.
The most expensive US stops on the resale market are Arlington (starting at $354 for the August 15 show) and Chicago (starting at $259 for August 27). Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium with four dates has more inventory than single-night markets, which keeps starting prices slightly lower — but demand in LA is high.
One note on SeatGeek: there have been reports on Reddit’s r/bangtan community of ticket transfer cancellations tied to BTS and other major acts. If you use SeatGeek, buy from verified sellers and screenshot your confirmation immediately. StubHub’s FanProtect guarantee is more reliably enforced for disputed transfers.
The resale economy around BTS shows mirrors the mechanics that have emerged around any scarce, high-demand cultural event. Understanding how ticket marketplaces work — and which platform’s buyer protections actually hold — matters more when prices start at $90 and can run past $1,000 for premium floor seats. For a broader look at how these platform dynamics play out for entrepreneurs and creators, GJ’s breakdown of entrepreneur disruptors to watch covers the business models reshaping live events and ticketing.
Can you still get BTS Arirang tickets?
Yes, but the options depend on your timeline and budget. Here’s where to look.
Ticketmaster: Check the official Ticketmaster listing for each date before assuming it’s fully sold out. As noted above, additional inventory was released on April 6. Ticketmaster also occasionally releases held tickets (production holds, venue holds) in the weeks before a show.
StubHub: The most reliable resale marketplace for this tour. FanProtect covers you if a seller’s transfer falls through. Filter by price and sort by “lowest price” to find the cheapest available entry. For Tampa specifically, floor seats in upper-level sections have appeared under $100.
Vivid Seats: Inventory roughly mirrors StubHub, but Vivid Seats occasionally has exclusive inventory from premium brokers. Worth checking if StubHub is out of your price range for a specific section.
r/bangtan sell/trade megathread: Reddit’s BTS community maintains an active sell/trade thread specifically for the Arirang tour. Face-value transfers are common here — fans who can no longer attend frequently post at cost. The thread is moderated and has fewer fraud risks than Facebook groups or Twitter DMs.
Weverse fan-to-fan transfers: HYBE’s official platform sometimes facilitates fan-to-fan ticket transfers for Weverse-exclusive purchases. Check the official Weverse app for your date.
One logistical note if you buy resale for a stadium show: most US venues for this tour require mobile ticket transfer via Ticketmaster’s app. Printed screenshots and PDF tickets will not scan. Make sure any resale platform you buy from supports a direct Ticketmaster transfer to your account.
What is the BTS Arirang setlist?
Based on opening night in Goyang on April 9, BTS performed a 21-song set that opened with ARIRANG album tracks before moving into career-defining hits. The show opened with “Hooligan” and “Aliens,” two tracks from the new album, which signaled that this tour leans forward into new material rather than coasting on nostalgia.
The middle section brought in tracks including “2.0,” “NORMAL,” “Not Today,” “MIC Drop,” and “FYA” from the ARIRANG album, with the title track “FIRE” arriving with the tour’s largest production moment. Later in the set, “Mikrokosmos” served as the emotional centrepiece, while “Butter” and “Dynamite” — the group’s two biggest English-language hits — closed the main set to massive crowd response.
For fans attending US dates, the setlist will likely evolve slightly as the tour progresses, but the core structure is expected to hold: roughly 60% ARIRANG album material, 40% catalog hits. If you want to prepare, streaming the ARIRANG album before attending will make the first half of the show significantly more engaging.
What makes the Arirang stage different from past BTS tours
The Arirang World Tour uses a fully in-the-round 360-degree stage configuration, which BTS has not used at this scale before. Rather than a traditional stage at one end of the venue with a runway, the Arirang stage is positioned at the center of the floor with fans surrounding it on all sides. There is no designated “front” of the stage.
This design has a real impact on seating strategy. In a traditional concert setup, floor seats directly in front of the stage are premium — but in-the-round means the band rotates to face every section of the stadium. Fans in the upper bowl directly across from the stage may actually see more face time with BTS than people crammed into the floor press area.
The production also features a rotating inner stage within the larger 360 configuration, allowing for choreography that changes orientation throughout the set. Opening night reviewers noted that the rain in Goyang didn’t dampen the experience — the lighting and LED elements were designed for exactly this kind of unpredictable outdoor environment.
If you’re comparing seat options on the resale market and debating between a floor seat close to the stage versus an upper-level seat with a clear sightline to the center, the Arirang configuration makes the upper-level argument stronger than it would be for most tours.
How to watch BTS Arirang online without attending
Weverse Concerts is the official platform for BTS livestreams and on-demand replays. For the Goyang opening dates (April 9, 11, and 12), Weverse offered livestream access at $42.50 for a single-show pass and $103.92 for a two-day pass. These prices are set by HYBE, and they’ve been consistent across recent BTS content releases.
US dates are not yet confirmed for official Weverse streaming, but BTS has historically offered at least one US date per leg for livestream access, typically one of the final shows in the run (often Los Angeles). Watch the official Weverse app and the BTS notice board for announcements — HYBE typically confirms streaming availability four to six weeks before the relevant show.
Live cinema viewings are also an option. The Goyang and Tokyo dates included live viewings at select theatres globally through Fandango’s partnership with the tour. For US shows, check Fandango and your local AMC or Cinemark for any announced live viewing events as the August and September dates approach.
For fans who can’t attend in person and streaming isn’t available for a specific date, the r/bts7 community on Reddit runs live concert megathreads where attendees post real-time updates, fan cams, and audio descriptions throughout the show. It’s not the same as being there, but it’s a legitimate way to follow along.
If you’re a founder or someone whose calendar runs full, the calculus around actually taking time off for a concert is real. The case for stepping away from work entirely applies here — and few things force a full mental reset like a 21-song stadium show in the rain.
