BTS World Tour 2026: Band set to perform in over 65 cities from May to December- See details and are you excited?

BTS World Tour 2026

BTS is preparing for what may be the biggest global comeback in music. Beginning May 2026, BTS will embark on a huge world tour, visiting over 65 cities across various continents, continuing through December.

This tour follows the anticipated release of BTS' comeback album, scheduled for spring.

Fans have been buzzing ever since whispers about the world tour started floating online. Now, it’s official.

"This will be the group’s most ambitious tour to date," an insider told Korean media.

BTS's world tour in 2026 is reportedly set to span eight months, from May to December, featuring 65 performances and an audience of approximately 4 MILLION+ people. The average number of attendees per show is reportedly around 60,000.

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Global Events Before the Tour

But that’s not all. Ahead of the tour, BTS will host a two-week worldwide event between September 24 and October 5, 2026.

Fans can enjoy four BTS concert films in over 2,500 theaters across 65 countries. Additionally, pop-up stores will be set up in select cities, offering exclusive BTS merchandise and celebrating the group's latest era.

J-Hope Solo Movie Release

Adding to the excitement, BTS member J-Hope is ready with his solo concert film, J-Hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ THE MOVIE. The project, distributed by Trafalgar Releasing, will premiere in IMAX and standard theaters worldwide on November 12 and 15.

The film captures his two-day encore at South Korea’s Goyang Stadium in June, wrapping up his first-ever solo world tour. Fans will see performances of “Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel),” “MONA LISA,” “Killin’ It Girl (Solo Version),” plus BTS classics like “MIC Drop” and “Silver Spoon.” BTS members Jin and Jungkook and singer Crush also make appearances.

BTS Comeback Hype

Currently, BTS members are back in South Korea working on the upcoming album and planning promotions. Some members are traveling for fashion weeks in Milan and Paris, blending music with global culture as always.

Fans say the 2026 BTS world tour feels like more than concerts—it’s a cultural celebration. "This is going to be historic," one ARMY tweeted, summing up the excitement.

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FAQs

Q1: When does the BTS world tour 2026 start?
The BTS world tour kicks off in May 2026 and will run until December, visiting over 65 cities.

Q2: What is BTS planning before the tour?
Before the tour, BTS will hold a two-week global event from September 24 to October 5, featuring concert films in 2,500 theaters across 65 countries, along with pop-up stores.

Q3: When is J-Hope’s concert film releasing?
J-Hope’s concert film, HOPE ON THE STAGE, will be released worldwide in IMAX and theaters on November 12 and 15, 2026.