K-Pop's global phenomenon, BTS, has spectacularly kicked off 2026 by announcing both a highly anticipated new album and their most extensive world tour to date. The news follows cryptic hints from all seven members—Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook—who sent handwritten notes to their ARMY fanbase to mark the New Year.
Tour Announcement and Album Release
In their personal messages, the band teased a major reunion, explicitly pointing towards March 20, 2026. RM wrote, "We’ve waited more earnestly than anyone else," while Jimin added, "The year we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived." It has now been confirmed that this date will see the release of their first full group album since 2020's 'Be'. Accompanying the album will be a colossal global tour spanning 2026 and 2027.
How to Get BTS Presale Tickets and Codes
Access to the crucial ticket presale is exclusively tied to the official ARMY MEMBERSHIP on the Weverse platform. Fans must ensure their membership is verified by registering for the presale on Weverse before January 18th at 11:00 PM GMT.
Presale tickets will first become available from Thursday, 22nd January, with further select dates on sale from Friday, 23rd January. Any remaining tickets will then be released for the general public sale starting Saturday, 24th January, via LiveNation.co.uk.
BTS World Tour Dates and UK Venues
The monumental tour is scheduled to cover 34 regions with an impressive 79 shows across Asia, North America, Europe, South America, and Australia. For UK fans, BTS will perform two nights at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on July 6th and 7th, 2026.
The extensive 2026 schedule includes:
- April: Goyang, South Korea & Tokyo, Japan
- April-May: Tampa, El Paso, Mexico City
- May: Stanford, Las Vegas
- June: Busan, Madrid, Brussels
- July: London, Munich, Paris
- August: East Rutherford, Foxborough, Baltimore, Arlington, Toronto, Chicago
- September: Los Angeles
- October-November: Multiple cities across South America and Asia including Bogotá, São Paulo, Bangkok, and Singapore.
The tour continues into 2027 with dates in Australia, Hong Kong, and Manila, with specific venue details for the asterisked locations to be confirmed later.
Ticket Prices and Setlist Expectations
Official ticket pricing for the upcoming tour is yet to be announced and is expected to be revealed when the presale begins on January 22nd. As a reference point, ticket prices for their last major tour in 2019 ranged from approximately £90 to over £180 for standard seating in the UK, with VIP and premium experience packages costing significantly more.
While the official setlist remains under wraps, it is anticipated to feature new music from the March album alongside the group's extensive catalogue of global hits. This tour marks the full-group's grand return to the world stage, promising an unforgettable event for the devoted ARMY.
