BTS announces return with new world tour in 2026 and 2027

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 14, 2026 at 01:40 AM

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BTS has announced a world tour spanning from April 2026 to March 2027, marking their first major performances since 2022. The tour will begin in South Korea and include over 70 dates across Asia, North America, South America, Australia, and Europe. This announcement follows news of the group's musical return on March 20, after a nearly four-year hiatus due to mandatory military service for all seven members. Presale tickets for official fanclub members will be available on January 22 and 23, with a general sale following on January 24. The tour schedule includes multiple dates in cities across the globe.

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90%

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South Korea

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