The K-pop sensation BTS recently performed at the 2026 World Cup Final halftime show, marking a historic moment as the first-ever halftime performance at the event. The group delivered a rendition of their hit song "Dynamite" alongside a lineup that included Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, Coldplay, and the Muppets. Following this global performance, BTS is continuing their international 'Arirang World Tour' with scheduled stadium shows across North America in August and September.
North American Tour Dates and Ticket Information
The 'Arirang Tour' includes multiple dates in major North American cities. In East Rutherford, New Jersey, BTS is scheduled to perform at MetLife Stadium on August 18 and August 28. Additional shows are planned for Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on August 5 and August 6; M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on August 10 and August 11; AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on August 15 and August 16; Rogers Stadium in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on August 22 and August 23; and Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, on August 27 and August 28. The tour will conclude with performances at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on September 1, September 2, September 5, and September 6.
Last-minute tickets for various 'Arirang' concerts are available. At the time of publication, the lowest found price for a single concert ticket was $68, including fees, on SeatGeek. Prices for their MetLife Stadium shows start at $210, including fees. A promotional code, NYPOST10, offers $10 off purchases over $250 for first-time users on SeatGeek.
Recent Album and Concert Setlist
BTS released their sixth studio album, "ARIRANG," on March 20. The album features a variety of musical styles, including tracks like the upbeat "Body To Body," the hip-hop/R&B mashup "Hooligan," and the electronic pop-influenced "One More Night." The album also includes songs such as "Aliens," "FYA," "2.0," "No. 29," "SWIM," "Merry Go Round," "NORMAL," "Like Animals," "they don’t know ’bout us," and "Please." The album concludes with "Into the Sun."
According to Set List FM, BTS typically performs around 23 songs per concert, including fan favorites like "Butter," "Spring Day," "Fake Love," "IDOL," and "Dynamite." A recent setlist from a concert in Stanford, California, on May 19, included songs such as "Hooligan," "Aliens," "Run BTS (remix)," "they don’t know ’bout us," "Like Animals," "FAKE LOVE (remix)," "SWIM," "Merry Go Round," "2.0," "NORMAL," "Not Today (remix)," "MIC Drop (Steve Aoki remix)," "FYA," "Fire," "Body to Body," and "IDOL." The encore featured "Come Over," "Butter," "Dynamite," "I Need U," "No More Dream," "Please," and "Into the Sun."
The Guardian previously gave a five-star review to a BTS concert at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, describing the live show as an "unbelievably enjoyable spectacle of pyro and panoptical staging." The review highlighted the band's versatility and precision-engineered performance.
Military Service and Solo Activities
In recent years, BTS members have undertaken mandatory military service. Jin enlisted in December 2022, followed by J-Hope two months later. Suga joined as a social worker in September 2023, with RM and V enlisting three months after that. Jimin and Jung Kook completed the enlistments. Following their discharges, Suga (as Agust D), J-Hope, and Jin have conducted solo tours in North America and released new music.