BTS Unveils 2026‑2027 Global Tour, Over 70 Shows Starting April 2026
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World Tour Schedule Spans Six Continents and 70+ Dates The tour launches in Seoul on 15 April 2026 and concludes in Paris on 28 March 2027, covering Asia, North America, South America, Australia, and Europe. More than 70 concerts are planned, with multiple stops in major cities such as Tokyo, Los Angeles, São Paulo, Sydney, and London. The itinerary was released in a press briefing by HYBE on 13 January 2026 [1].
Presale Opens for Registered ARMY Members on Weverse two‑day presale for ARMY members runs 22–23 January 2026 on the Weverse platform, requiring fans to register beforehand. The general public sale begins on 24 January 2026, offering the same ticket inventory after the fan‑exclusive window. HYBE emphasizes that the presale will allocate a significant portion of tickets to verified ARMY accounts [1].
March 20, 2026 Marks BTS Return After Four‑Year Hiatus The group’s first new release and live performances are slated for 20 March 2026, ending a nearly four‑year pause since their last activity in 2022. The comeback coincides with the world tour kickoff, allowing the band to promote fresh material across all continents. The timing aligns with the completion of all members’ mandatory service obligations [1].
Suga Completed Social Service in June 2025, Enabling Full Group Participation Suga, the final member to finish his duties, was discharged from a social‑service assignment on 30 June 2025 due to a documented shoulder injury. His release clears the way for the full seven‑member lineup to tour together. HYBE highlighted his return as a key factor in finalizing the tour schedule [1].
Six Members Already Fulfilled Military Obligations RM, V, Jimin, Jung Kook, Jin, and j‑hope completed their mandatory South Korean military service before Suga’s discharge, confirming that all members are now available for the extensive touring commitments. Their service completions were publicly announced throughout 2023‑2024, reinforcing the group’s readiness for a global comeback. This collective availability underpins the tour’s ambitious scope [1].
Timeline
2022 – BTS releases Proof, their most recent group album before the hiatus, following earlier releases BTS, the Best (2021) and Be (2020) [2].
June 2025 – Suga is released from his social‑service duties, the final member to complete alternative service due to a shoulder injury, clearing the way for the full group’s reunion [1][2].
Summer 2025 – BTS teases a world tour and a new album slated for spring 2026, signaling a coordinated return across group and solo projects [2].
July 2025 – Production on the spring 2026 album is scheduled to begin, with work expected to start on the new release [2].
Jan 22‑23, 2026 – ARMY members who register on Weverse receive an exclusive presale for the 2026‑2027 world‑tour tickets; a general sale follows on Jan 24 [1].
Mar 20, 2026 – BTS makes its official comeback after a nearly four‑year hiatus, announcing a new album that “will reflect each member’s thoughts and ideas” and that they are “approaching the project with the same mindset as when they first started” [2].
Apr 2026 – The 2026‑2027 world tour launches in South Korea, spanning Asia, North America, South America, Australia and Europe with more than 70 dates, set to run through March 2027 [1].
Mar 2027 – The world tour concludes, wrapping up the year‑long global circuit after a series of performances across five continents [1].