BTS comeback tour expected to cross $1bn in revenue
BTS have announced a 79-date world tour, their first since 2019, signalling a major comeback after a four-year hiatus shaped by military service and solo careers.
Global K-pop sensation BTS has announced a 79-date world tour, marking their long-awaited return to the stage after a four-year break and reigniting excitement among fans worldwide.
The tour will begin with three nights at Goyang Stadium in South Korea on April 9, 2026, before travelling across Asia, Europe, and North America. Major stops include London, Tokyo, Munich, Sydney, and Los Angeles. The group has not toured internationally since 2019, making the comeback one of the most anticipated live music events in recent years.
BTS's previous world tour grossed around $246 million, setting records for a K-pop act and making them the first Korean group to headline London's Wembley Stadium. This time, the band will perform on a 360-degree, in-the-round stage, allowing for expanded seating and a more immersive concert experience.
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In Europe, the tour includes dates in Paris, Madrid, Brussels, and Munich, with two shows scheduled at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on July 6 and 7. Further concerts in Japan, the Middle East, and other regions are expected to be announced for 2027.
Tickets will go on sale to fans on January 22, followed by a general sale two days later. Given the scale of anticipation, industry observers expect intense competition for tickets, similar to recent high-profile tours by Taylor Swift and the 2024 Oasis reunion.
The announcement follows the completion of mandatory military service by all seven members. Rapper and songwriter Suga was the final member to return to civilian life last June, reuniting him with Jin, J-Hope, RM, V, Jung Kook, and Jimin. When the group confirmed their comeback plans during a live broadcast on fan platform Weverse last July, more than seven million viewers tuned in.
Formed in the early 2010s, BTS rose to global prominence by blending polished pop, hip-hop influences, and emotionally reflective lyrics, helping push K-pop into the Western mainstream. During their time away from group activities, the members released solo projects that kept fans engaged and expanded their individual artistic identities.
The group is also preparing to release a new studio album on March 20. Recorded in Los Angeles over six months, the album will be BTS's first full group release since their hiatus. Anticipation has been intense: when the release date was revealed on New Year's Day, fan traffic briefly overwhelmed Weverse, causing the platform to crash.
In messages shared with fans ahead of the announcement, BTS members expressed gratitude and excitement about returning together. "The year we've been waiting for has finally arrived," Jimin wrote, while RM said the group has been rehearsing and filming regularly as they prepare for the next chapter.
For fans—many of whom will be seeing BTS live for the first time in seven years—the tour marks not just a comeback, but a long-delayed reunion with one of pop music's most influential acts.
