Tampa, Florida – April 27, 2026 – The highly anticipated North American leg of the 'BTS WORLD TOUR "ARIRANG"' commenced yesterday, April 26th, with a sold-out performance at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. This opening night marked the group's return to the continent for a tour that spans numerous cities and venues, culminating in September.
The 'ARIRANG' tour features a sprawling schedule with an estimated 31 shows across 12 cities in North America, beginning with multiple dates in Tampa, Florida, and extending to major metropolitan areas such as El Paso, Mexico City, Santa Clara (Stanford Stadium), Las Vegas, East Rutherford, Foxborough, Baltimore, Arlington, Toronto, Chicago, and concluding in Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium) in early September.
The Tampa kickoff event drew an estimated 190,000 fans over its initial dates. Reports indicate a comprehensive stage setup, with a notable 360-degree, in-the-round configuration designed to place the audience at the center of the performance, a departure from previous tour designs. The setlist for the tour includes a mix of established hits and tracks from the "ARIRANG" album, featuring approximately 23 songs per show. Notable encores included "Permission to Dance," which made its tour debut, and "Magic Shop," performed for the first time since 2019.
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Tour Details and Setlist
The 'BTS WORLD TOUR "ARIRANG"' itinerary, as detailed across various reports, paints a picture of a deliberate expansion compared to prior tours. Member Jin noted a desire to "restructure this tour so that we can touch on more cities than this," which influenced the final schedule, extending the tour's duration significantly.
| Location | Venue | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa, FL | Raymond James Stadium | April 25, 26, 28 |
| El Paso, TX | Sun Bowl Stadium | May 2, 3 |
| Mexico City, MX | Estadio GNP Seguros | May 7, 9, 10 |
| Stanford, CA | Stanford Stadium | May 16, 17, 19 |
| Las Vegas, NV | Allegiant Stadium | May 23, 24, 27, 28 |
| East Rutherford, NJ | MetLife Stadium | August 1, 2 |
| Foxborough, MA | Gillette Stadium | August 5, 6 |
| Baltimore, MD | M&T Bank Stadium | August 10, 11 |
| Arlington, TX | AT&T Stadium | August 15, 16 |
| Toronto, ON | Rogers Stadium | August 22, 23 |
| Chicago, IL | Soldier Field | August 27, 28 |
| Los Angeles, CA | SoFi Stadium | September 1, 2, 5, 6 |
The setlist presented in Tampa included:
Act 1: Hooligan, Aliens, Run BTS (remix), they don’t know ’bout us, Like Animals, FAKE LOVE, SWIM, Merry Go Round
Act 2: 2.0, NORMAL, Not Today (remix), MIC Drop, FYA, Fire (with FYA elements), Body to Body, IDOL
Encore: Come Over, Butter, Dynamite, Permission to Dance, Magic Shop, Please, Into the Sun
Background
BTS, the GRAMMY-nominated South Korean group, debuted in June 2013. The "ARIRANG" World Tour, following previous legs in Seoul and Tokyo, represents a significant global undertaking. Media coverage surrounding the tour's launch has highlighted its cultural impact, with reports noting special tributes in Tampa, such as the illumination of local landmarks, and a FOX 13 Tampa Bay special examining the group's reach. The tour is framed as a milestone, particularly the El Paso stop, which is noted as the first time a Korean artist will headline a solo stadium concert at that venue. The overall production, including its extended runtime of approximately two and a half hours, emphasizes an evolving approach to large-scale concert performances. Ticket sales, handled through platforms like Ticketmaster, began with general sales on January 24th.
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