K-pop idols BTS have announced a globe-spanning, 79-date world tour, officially marking their return to the stage after a four-year hiatus. The tour — one of the most anticipated live music events of the decade — will run across Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Australia from 2026 to 2027.
With dates confirmed in London, Tokyo, Munich, Sydney and Los Angeles, the scale of the tour positions it as one of the biggest global tours of the year — particularly significant given that BTS have not performed outside the US and South Korea since 2018.
The announcement arrives alongside confirmation of a new BTS album, their first full group release since 2020’s Be, scheduled for release on March 20. While the album title has yet to be revealed, anticipation around BTS’ comeback has already made it one of the most talked-about K-pop releases of 2026.
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Spanning 79 shows across 34 regions, the tour will be BTS’ largest to date — and places Asia firmly at the centre of their global return.
BTS Asia Tour 2026: A Homecoming in South Korea and Japan
The BTS 2026 world tour will kick off with three nights at Goyang Stadium in South Korea on April 9, 11 and 12 — a symbolic homecoming following the group’s hiatus and the completion of mandatory military service by all seven members.
From there, BTS will head to Tokyo, performing at Tokyo Dome before embarking on the first international legs of the tour. In June 2026, the group will return to South Korea once more for two large-scale performances in Busan, reinforcing the country’s role as the emotional anchor of this new era.
Southeast Asia Takes Centre Stage in Late 2026
Southeast Asia forms a major pillar of the BTS Asia tour, reflecting the region’s long-standing role in the group’s global rise. Confirmed dates include:
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Kaohsiung, Taiwan — November 19, 21, 22
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Bangkok, Thailand — December 3, 5, 6
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — December 12, 13
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Singapore — December 17, 19, 20, 22
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Jakarta, Indonesia — December 26, 27
Venues for these shows will be announced at a later date, though demand is expected to push all dates toward stadium-scale productions.
Europe, Records and a 360-Degree Stadium Experience
Outside Asia, the tour will include a major European leg, with London shows scheduled for July 6 and 7, 2026, alongside dates in Paris, Madrid, Brussels and Munich. BTS previously made history as the first Korean act to headline Wembley Stadium, a milestone achieved during their last world tour.
That tour set financial records for a K-pop act, earning approximately $246 million (£182 million) at the global box office.
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The upcoming shows will feature a 360-degree, in-the-round stage design, allowing for increased seating capacity and an immersive fan experience — a format increasingly associated with the biggest global pop tours.
Australia, East Asia and More Dates to Come in 2027
The Asia-Pacific leg continues into early 2027 with shows in:
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Melbourne — February 12, 13
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Sydney — February 20, 21
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Hong Kong — March 4, 6, 7
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Manila — March 13, 14
In a message on the band’s website, BTS confirmed that additional dates will be announced for Japan, the Middle East and other regions.
Tickets, Revenue — and Why This Tour Matters
Tickets for BTS’ world tour will be available to Army Membership holders from January 22, with general sale opening on January 24.
According to Billboard, BTS and their label HYBE (formerly BigHit Entertainment) are projected to generate more than $1 billion (£740 million) from the reunion — spanning concerts, merchandise, licensing, album sales and streaming revenue.
The stakes are high. During BTS’ hiatus, HYBE’s operating profit reportedly fell by nearly 37.5%, a decline the company partially attributed to “BTS’ temporary break” in investor disclosures.
The Return of BTS — and the Centre of Gravity
BTS last released new group music in 2022 before stepping back to pursue solo projects and fulfil military obligations. During that time, members found individual success — including ‘Seven’ by Jungkook — but the upcoming album and tour mark the group’s full-scale return.
“We’ve waited more earnestly than anyone else,” wrote RM when announcing the comeback. “The year we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived,” added Jimin, while V promised “even more good memories” in 2026.
“My heart has always been the same,” Jungkook wrote. “I’ll keep doing my best, just as I always have.”
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For Asia’s Army, the tour represents more than a concert run. It’s a cultural reset — one that reasserts the region as the foundation, engine and future of BTS’ global story.
