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BTS ARIRANG World Tour: Asia & Australia Dates 2026–2027

BTS's ARIRANG World Tour heads to Asia from November 19, 2026. All remaining dates and venues from Kaohsiung to Manila, plus ticket tips.

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BTS's ARIRANG World Tour, which supports their fifth studio album ARIRANG, moves to Asia on November 19, 2026, with three nights at Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan. December brings Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Jakarta. Australia (Melbourne and Sydney) follows in February 2027, then Hong Kong and the Philippines in March. The current schedule ends on March 14, 2027.

Remaining ARIRANG tour dates (Nov 2026 – Mar 2027)

The Asia–Pacific leg of BTS's ARIRANG world tour opens in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on November 19, 2026, and continues through Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Jakarta in December, Melbourne and Sydney in February 2027, and Hong Kong and the Philippines in March 2027.

Dates City Venue
Nov 19, 21, 22, 2026 Kaohsiung, Taiwan Kaohsiung National Stadium
Dec 3, 5, 6, 2026 Bangkok, Thailand Rajamangala National Stadium
Dec 12, 13, 2026 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil
Dec 17, 19, 20, 22, 2026 Singapore National Stadium
Dec 26, 27, 2026 Jakarta, Indonesia Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium
Feb 10, 12, 13, 2027 Melbourne, Australia Marvel Stadium
Feb 20, 21, 2027 Sydney, Australia Accor Stadium
Mar 4, 6, 7, 2027 Hong Kong Venue per local promoter
Mar 13, 14, 2027 Philippines (Bulacan / Manila area) Philippine Sports Stadium (per JamBase)

That's 23 shows in the Asia–Pacific leg, matching JamBase's count. A third Melbourne date (February 10) was added in June. Some ticket and fan sites list different venues for the Philippine dates, so check the official notice before booking travel.

Kaohsiung National Stadium with its curving roof and blue and green seats
Kaohsiung National Stadium, Taiwan, where the Asia leg opens — Credit: rido-lin, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How big is this tour?

When BTS announced the tour in January 2026, the plan covered 79 shows in 34 cities across Asia, North America, Latin America, Europe and Australia (Bandwagon). The Americas and Europe legs ran from April through the end of October, finishing in São Paulo.

Leg Months Highlights
Korea & Japan April 2026 Opened in Goyang, then Tokyo
North America April–September 2026 Ended with four nights in Los Angeles
Europe June–July 2026 Madrid, Brussels, London, Munich, Paris
Latin America October 2026 Bogotá, Lima, Santiago, Buenos Aires, São Paulo
Asia–Pacific November 2026 – March 2027 23 stadium shows

The album behind it

ARIRANG came out on March 20, 2026. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 while lead single "SWIM" debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100. Bandwagon reported that no Korean act had ever topped both charts with debuts in the same week. The album then held No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for three consecutive weeks, a first for a K-pop act, according to Korea JoongAng Daily. Expect the setlist to lean heavily on ARIRANG, with older hits mixed in.

Can you still get tickets?

Probably only through official resale or late-release batches. The Asia and Australia dates went on sale in early June: ARMY Membership presales came first, followed by general sales between June 4 and June 11 depending on the city. Availability now varies by city and date.

Practical advice:

  1. Watch for production-hold releases. Promoters often release seats held back for staging a few days before a show. These appear on the official ticketing site, not on social media.
  2. Use the official resale or exchange platform if your market has one (Ticketmaster markets often do).
  3. Be very wary of resale sites and social-media sellers. Many Asian venues use named or mobile tickets tied to an ID, and transferred tickets can be refused at the gate.
  4. Check entry rules per venue. Bag sizes, lightstick rules and ID requirements differ by country.

We don't link to resale marketplaces, and we'd advise against paying a stranger for a screenshot of a QR code.

Domed roof of Singapore's National Stadium seen from above beside the Kallang Basin
Singapore's National Stadium — Credit: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Planning a trip: local times and practical notes

City Time zone (vs KST) Practical note
Kaohsiung UTC+8 (1 hour behind Seoul) High-speed rail from Taipei takes about 1.5–2 hours; book early for show nights
Bangkok UTC+7 Early December is the cool, dry season, usually the most comfortable time for an outdoor stadium
Kuala Lumpur UTC+8 Expect evening showers. Check the venue's rules on umbrellas and raincoats
Singapore UTC+8 Four shows over six days, so hotels near the stadium fill fast
Jakarta UTC+7 Shows fall on the year-end holiday weekend, so allow extra travel time
Melbourne / Sydney UTC+11 (Feb, daylight saving) Summer evenings: bring water if the venue allows it

Weather and transport notes are general guidance, not venue rules. Always read the official entry guidelines for your show.

Fans gathering on a floodlit stadium field before an evening concert
A stadium filling up before a show — Credit: spoilt.exile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Concert-day checklist

  • The ticket in the official app (and a screenshot is not a substitute where tickets are dynamic).
  • Photo ID matching the ticket name, if your market uses named tickets.
  • Official lightstick with fresh batteries. Pairing usually happens through the app before entry.
  • Clear bag or small bag within the venue's size limit.
  • Power bank, if the venue allows them. Rules differ by stadium.

Can't go? Ways to watch

BTS have offered paid livestreams and cinema broadcasts on past tours, usually announced through Weverse a few weeks before. Nothing has been confirmed for the Asia leg as of November 1. If it happens, we'll add it here. Unofficial restreams are both unreliable and a quick route to malware.

What's next

More dates "will be announced later," according to the original tour announcement, and the current schedule leaves gaps in spring 2027. Treat any new city you see as rumour until it shows up on BIGHIT MUSIC's official channels.

For the rest of this month's K-pop releases, see our November 2026 comeback calendar. Also touring Asia this winter: labelmates TXT, whose dates are in our TXT Steal the Wind world tour guide.

FAQ

When does the BTS ARIRANG tour come to Asia?

The Asia leg starts with three shows at Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan on November 19, 21 and 22, 2026, then moves to Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Jakarta in December.

Are there BTS concerts in Australia?

Yes: Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on February 10, 12 and 13, 2027, and Accor Stadium in Sydney on February 20 and 21, 2027.

Where is the last show of the ARIRANG tour?

The currently announced schedule ends in the Philippines on March 13–14, 2027. More dates could still be added.

Where should I buy BTS tickets?

Only through the official seller named on BIGHIT MUSIC/Weverse notices (Ticketmaster or the local promoter). Resale sites carry real risk of fake or voided tickets.

Sources

  1. Bandwagon – BTS announce 2026–2027 world tour (Jan 13, 2026)
  2. JamBase – BTS adds Asia & Australia ARIRANG tour dates (May 26, 2026)
  3. TicketNews – BTS add third Melbourne date to ARIRANG World Tour (June 2026)
  4. Bandwagon – BTS score simultaneous No. 1 debut on Billboard Hot 100 and 200 with 'ARIRANG'
  5. Korea JoongAng Daily – BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd consecutive week with 'Arirang'
  6. Consequence – BTS 2026–2027 tour: how to get tickets

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