The moment ARMY around the world has been waiting for is finally here! BTS have confirmed their tour dates and locations for their very first world tour after nearly five years. This tour is anticipated to be one of the most significant concert events in modern music history. The announcement alone has sent shockwaves through the fandom and the wider music industry. For BTS, touring has never been just about concerts. Each tour has marked a new era, expanded their global footprint, and redefined what is possible for an Asian act on the world stage.

The upcoming tour will be BTS’s first full-scale global tour announcement in years, making it especially meaningful. With millions of fans eager to reunite with the group in stadiums and arenas, demand is expected to far exceed supply. Insiders and industry analysts are already predicting record-breaking attendance, unprecedented ticket demand, and a tour that could rival, or surpass, BTS’s most iconic live performances to date. As fans prepare for what is to comes, looking back at the impact of BTS’s previous world tours offers a clear picture of why expectations are sky-high.

But first let us get the details for their 2026 world tour! Here are the dates and locations!

To understand why, one only needs to examine the extraordinary growth of BTS’s touring history.

The “Red Bullet” Tour was the beginning

BTS’s first major tour, The Red Bullet Tour, laid the foundation for everything that followed. Spanning 22 shows with a total attendance of approximately 80,000 fans, the tour introduced BTS to international audiences at a time when K-pop concerts outside Asia were still rare.

What made The Red Bullet special wasn’t its scale, but its intensity. BTS performed with raw energy, proving they were not just rising idols but artists capable of commanding a stage. For many fans, these shows marked their first in-person connection with BTS, a bond that would only deepen over time.

“Wake Up – Open Your Eyes” Japan Tour was Expanding horizons

The Wake Up: Open Your Eyes Japan Tour followed, consisting of 6 shows and drawing around 25,000 attendees. Though smaller in size, the tour was pivotal in strengthening BTS’s presence in Japan, one of the world’s most competitive music markets.

This tour demonstrated BTS’s growing international appeal and hinted at the rapid expansion that was soon to come. It also signaled that BTS were beginning to move beyond niche fandom spaces into mainstream recognition.

The “Most Beautiful Moment in Life On Stage” Tour was a defining era

With The Most Beautiful Moment in Life On Stage Tour, BTS entered a new phase of their career. The tour spanned 22 shows and attracted approximately 182,500 attendees, marking a dramatic increase in scale.

This era was emotionally charged, both musically and thematically. The tour solidified BTS’s reputation for storytelling through live performance, blending vulnerability with explosive choreography. It also marked the point where BTS began to outgrow traditional venues, setting the stage for their transition into global headliners.

The “Wings” Tour was a global breakthrough

The Wings Tour was the turning point. With 40 shows and a staggering 550,000 attendees, BTS officially arrived as a global force.

This tour expanded into major international cities and featured elaborate staging, solo performances, and theatrical production values that rivaled Western pop tours. It was during The Wings Tour that BTS’s concerts became cultural events, drawing media attention far beyond the K-pop sphere. For many fans, this tour was their first realization that BTS were no longer “up-and-coming”they were already here.

“Love Yourself, Speak Yourself” Tour was a stadium phenomenon

If The Wings Tour was the breakthrough, the Love Yourself Tour, Speak Yourself tour was the confirmation. Spanning 62 shows with a jaw-dropping 2,019,800 attendees, the tour redefined what a K-pop act could achieve on a global scale.

BTS transitioned into stadiums, selling out massive venues across North America, Europe, and Asia. The Love Yourself Tour, Speak Yourself tour was not only commercially successful but emotionally resonant, with themes of self-worth and healing echoing through packed crowds of tens of thousands. This tour placed BTS among the top touring acts in the world, period.

“Permission to Dance On Stage” redefined live performance

The Permission to Dance On Stage concerts took BTS’s live legacy to an entirely new level. Despite a limited run of just 11 shows, the tour drew an astonishing 3,902,000 attendees (physical and online), making it one of the most attended concert series in history.

These shows proved that BTS’s drawing power had reached unprecedented heights. Even with fewer dates, the demand was overwhelming, reflecting a global fanbase that had grown exponentially during the group’s absence from traditional touring. Permission to Dance On Stage wasn’t just a concert, it was a global celebration of reunion, resilience, and joy.

World Expo 2030 Busan concert was a historic moment

In addition to their tours, BTS’s World Expo 2030 Busan, Korea Concert drew approximately 50,000 attendees, further highlighting their role as cultural ambassadors.

This performance transcended entertainment, showcasing BTS’s ability to represent Korea on the world stage while uniting fans through music with a shared purpose.

What to expect from the upcoming tour

The upcoming BTS tour is expected to reflect the full scope of their journey, from their early years to their current global stature. Fans can anticipate:

  • Large-scale stadium venues
  • High-demand ticketing
  • Setlists spanning multiple eras
  • Record-breaking attendance figures
  • A deeply emotional reunion between BTS and ARMY

Given the trajectory of their past tours, industry experts believe this tour could become the most attended and highest-grossing tour of BTS’s career. Social media is already buzzing, and fan preparations are already in full swing. For BTS, this tour represents more than a return to the stage, it is the next chapter in a live performance legacy that has consistently reshaped the global music landscape. As ARMY waits for the date the first tour kicks in, one thing is clear: when BTS finally step back onto the world tour stage, history will be made once again.

ARMY ARE YOU READY?

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