Singapore hotel rates skyrocket ahead of sold-out BTS concertsSome fans complained about the high room prices and suggested staying in neighbouring Johor Bahru instead3-MIN READ3-MIN0ListenPublished: 3:36pm, 23 Jun 2026Hotel bookings in Singapore are surging ahead of K-pop boy band BTS’ highly anticipated concerts in December, with some reporting demand jumping by as much as 50 times.The spike mirrors a broader trend across Asia, where cities on BTS’ tour schedule have recorded significant increases in accommodation searches. Some booking platforms reported search volumes rising by up to 10 times in certain concert destinations like Kaohsiung in Taiwan.All tickets for the Singapore leg of BTS’ Arirang tour sold out after going on sale earlier this month. The group is scheduled to perform four shows at the National Stadium on December 17, 19, 20 and 22.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x
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Singapore hotel rates skyrocket ahead of sold-out BTS concerts
Hotel bookings in Singapore have seen a dramatic increase, with demand reportedly jumping by up to 50 times, in anticipation of K-pop group BTS's concerts in December. This surge is part of a wider trend across Asia, where cities hosting BTS's tour have experienced significant rises in accommodation searches, with some platforms noting up to a tenfold increase in destinations like Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Hotel bookings in Singapore have seen a dramatic increase, with demand reportedly jumping by up to 50 times, in anticipation of K-pop group BTS's concerts in December. This surge is part of a wider trend across Asia, where cities hosting BTS's tour have experienced significant rises in accommodation searches, with some platforms noting up to a tenfold increase in destinations like Kaohsiung, Taiwan. All tickets for the Singapore shows, scheduled for December 17, 19, 20, and 22 at the National Stadium, have already sold out. Some fans have expressed concerns about the elevated room prices, with some considering alternative accommodations in neighboring Johor Bahru.
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BTS is scheduled to perform four shows at the National Stadium on December 17, 19, 20 and 22.
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All tickets for the Singapore leg of BTS’ Arirang tour sold out.
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Hotel bookings in Singapore are surging ahead of BTS concerts.
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Cities on BTS' tour schedule across Asia have recorded significant increases in accommodation searches.
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Some reporting indicates demand for hotel rooms jumped by as much as 50 times.
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