j-hope, SUGA, Jin, Jimin, RM, V, and Jung Kook | Source: Getty Images
BTS Kicks Off US Tour in Tampa — See Highlights and Full List of Upcoming US Stops
Apr 28, 2026 - 09:00 A.M.
BTS has officially kicked off the US leg of their “Arirang” world tour in Tampa, Florida, marking their first American concerts since 2022. The group is set to perform across major cities before heading to Europe and returning later this summer.
BTS has returned to the United States stage. The global group launched the American leg of their “Arirang” world tour on Saturday, April 25, 2026, beginning with performances in Tampa, Florida.
The shows mark BTS’s first concerts in the US since their 2022 run of “Permission to Dance on Stage,” bringing RM, SUGA, Jin, j-hope, V, Jimin, and Jung Kook back to American audiences after several years.
Jung Kook, Jin, V, Suga, RM, Jimin, and j-hope of musical guest BTS pose together after their performance on Thursday, March 26, 2026. | Source: Getty Images
Tampa Shows Open US Leg
The group began their US schedule with three performances in Tampa. The concerts followed earlier stops in South Korea and Japan, where the “Arirang” tour first got underway.
The Tampa shows serve as the official start of BTS’s North American run, with fans turning out for the group’s return after a long gap between US performances.
Full List of Upcoming US Stops
After wrapping up in Tampa, BTS will continue their tour across several cities in North America.
The next stop is El Paso, Texas, where the group is scheduled to perform two shows at Sun Bowl Stadium. From there, BTS will travel to Mexico City for three performances on May 7, May 9, and May 10 at Stadio GNP Seguros.
The tour then moves to California, with three shows planned at Stanford Stadium on May 16, May 17, and May 19. Following those dates, BTS will head to Las Vegas, Nevada, for performances at Allegiant Stadium on May 23, May 24, and May 27.
Break Before Summer Return
After completing the initial US leg in May, BTS will pause their North American schedule. The group is set to travel to Europe in June to begin the next phase of the “Arirang” world tour.
The break will last for several weeks before the group returns to the United States later in the summer.
August and September US Dates
BTS will resume their US tour in August 2026, starting with two nights at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on August 1 and August 2.
From there, the group will continue to Foxborough, Massachusetts, for shows on August 5 and August 6. The tour will then move to Baltimore, Maryland, for performances on August 10 and August 11.
Next, BTS will perform in Arlington, Texas, on August 15 and August 16, followed by two nights in Toronto, Ontario, on August 22 and August 23.
The group will then travel to Chicago, Illinois, for shows on August 27 and August 28 before wrapping up the US leg in Los Angeles, California.
The final shows are scheduled at SoFi Stadium on September 1 and September 2, with additional dates on September 5 and September 6.
After completing their US schedule, BTS will continue touring through the rest of the year. The group is set to perform in Latin America and Asia as part of the ongoing “Arirang” world tour.
Comeback After Military Service
The “Arirang” tour follows the release of BTS’s album of the same name. The project marks their first new music since all members completed their mandatory military service in South Korea.
The album’s release set the stage for the current tour, which brings the group back to live performances on a global scale.
BTS’s Tampa shows mark the beginning of a major chapter for the group as they return to the global stage with the “Arirang” tour. With a full schedule across the United States and beyond, the group is continuing its comeback following military service. The tour is set to carry them through multiple continents before the year ends.
