On Sunday, July 19, BTS took part in the historic, first-ever World Cup final halftime show.
Along with Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, Coldplay and…the Muppets, the Bangtan Boys added a lively rendition of their chart-topping hit “Dynamite” to the instantly iconic, visually ambitious, genre-hopping performance.
Next up, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will resume their international ‘Arirang World Tour’ in support of their recently-released album at stadiums all over North America this August and September.
That includes two huge gigs at East Rutherford, NJ’s MetLife Stadium. They’ll be at the Jets and Giants’ home on:
Saturday, Aug. 1
8 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 2
8 p.m.
If you’d like to see the inimitable septet live, last-minute tickets are available for all upcoming ‘Arirang’ concerts.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats for any one concert was $68 including fees on SeatGeek.
Prices start at $210 including fees for their shows at MetLife Stadium.
Make sure to use promo code NYPOST10 for $10 off purchases over $250 at checkout (Editor’s Note: this discount is only valid for users’ first purchase on SeatGeek).
According to Set List FM, BTS plays approximately 23 songs per concert. That includes ARMY favorites like “Butter,” “Spring Day,” “Fake Love,” “IDOL” and, of course, “Dynamite.”
In a five-star review of a concert at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, The Guardian gave their live show a five-star review.
“[Their live show is] an unbelievably enjoyable spectacle of pyro and panoptical staging, and the purest distillation of what makes a boyband precision-engineered to capture fans’ hearts,” they raved.
“No matter how drilled we know K-pop bands to be, BTS’s versatility is still astonishing. The stands literally shake as they thunder through pop-rap crossover ‘Hooligan;’ the Tame Impala-indebted ‘Like Animals’ cements their prowess with balladry, soft and floaty enough to feel like it’s being sung directly to each of the 62,000 people in the room.”
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For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about BTS’ 2026 ‘Arirang World Tour’ below.
How much are tickets to see BTS on their 2026 ‘Arirang World Tour’?
A complete calendar including all remaining North American tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:
| BTS tour dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Aug. 1 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ | $253 (including fees) |
| Aug. 2 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ | $210 (including fees) |
| Aug. 5 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA | $72 (including fees) |
| Aug. 6 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA | $68 (including fees) |
| Aug. 10 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD | N/A |
| Aug. 11 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD | N/A |
| Aug. 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX | N/A |
| Aug. 16 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX | N/A |
| Aug. 22 at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, ON, CA | $362 (including fees) |
| Aug. 23 at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, ON, CA | $350 (including fees) |
| Aug. 27 at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL | $344 (including fees) |
| Aug. 28 at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL | $383 (including fees) |
| Sept. 1 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA | $269 (including fees) |
| Sept. 2 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA | $234 (including fees) |
| Sept. 5 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA | $316 (including fees) |
| Sept. 6 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA | $286 (including fees) |
| Sept. 18-19 at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, NV Two-day passes | $485 (including fees) |
| Sept. 18 at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, NV Single-day passes | $183 (including fees) |
Who else is performing at the iHeartRadio Music Festival 2026?
Many major names are joining BTS at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival.
Just a few of the most notable to take the stage at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena from Sept. 18-19 include Cardi B, Benson Boone, Goo Goo Dolls, Snoop Dogg and Zara Larsson.
If you’d like to be there, single and multi-day iHeartRadio Music Festival passes can be found here.
What songs does BTS perform live?
Set List FM reported this is what BTS played at a recent show of theirs in Stanford, CA on May 19.
Set I
01.) “Hooligan”
02.) “Aliens”
03.) “Run BTS” (remix)
04.) “they don’t know ’bout us”
05.) “Like Animals”
06.) “FAKE LOVE” (remix)
07.) “SWIM”
08.) “Merry Go Round”
09.) “2.0”
10.) “NORMAL”
11.) “Not Today” (remix)
12.) “MIC Drop” (Steve Aoki remix)
13.) “FYA”
14.) “Fire” (with elements of FYA)
15.) “Body to Body”
16.) “IDOL”
Encore
17.) “Come Over”
18.) “Butter”
19.) “Dynamite”
20.) “I Need U”
21.) “No More Dream”
22.) “Please”
23.) “Into the Sun”
BTS new music
As noted above, BTS unveiled their sixth studio album “ARIRANG” on March 20.
The sonically-diverse record serves as a wonderful showcase for all seven members’ disparate talents; in fact, they complement each other quite well.
“Body To Body,” an upbeat bop, kicks off the 41-minute album. The sultry, club-ready cut is practically drenched in sweat. And, while we loved the track, what sets this one apart are the near tribal chants toward the end that push this song from fun pop to something real you feel deep within your bones.
Next up is the playful, Hip-Hop/R&B mashup “Hooligan” that weds throwback soul strings with a trap beat. It’s a love song, it’s a braggadocious anthem, it’s an ear worm with a little something for everyone.
“Aliens” cranks up the fun to 11 with its sing-song-y vocals and off-kilter percussion pulsing in the background. Good luck listening to this one and not bobbing your head.
“FYA” has a desperation and yearning that borders on Weeknd-esque production before the song goes into overdrive with its speedy flow and hook referencing “Britney baby.”
“2.0” slows things down for a minute as the fellas try their hand out at laid-back rap. Of course, they also harmonize. This is BTS after all, would you expect anything less?
“No. 29” switches the tempo completely. A bell is heard (the Divine Bell of King Seongdeok to be exact) and then its reverb makes up the rest of the track. Make sure you turn this one all the way up, otherwise you might miss the quiet din.
“SWIM” brings BTS back to their roots. The splashy pop confection is nervy electronic production at its most controlled. Throw in the memorable refrain “Swim, Swim, I just wanna dive, I just wanna dive” and you’ve got a sing-a-long classic in the making.
“Merry Go Round” starts slowly before finding its dreamy, spaced-out footing. This is pure musical bliss more than worthy of repeat play.
“NORMAL” finds BTS going in a more traditional direction with their sound. Controlled drum machines, impassioned vocals, Taylor Swift-like couplets and rap interludes make for a solid effort. Not a standout but not a dud either.
“Like Animals” borders on emo. Personal, vulnerable, almost rock-y, this is a welcome departure for the typically cheerful crew.
“they don’t know ’bout us” treats listeners to an old-school sample before returning to the present with the group’s modern sound. A little minimalism and a little maximalism make for a nice palate cleanser.
“One More Night” nimbly takes the group into the realm of electro-pop with a smidge of disco thrown in for good measure. Turn your brain off and get your dancing shoes on for this one; BTS gives you “permission to dance” here.
No shade to the rest of “ARIRANG” but “Please” is this humble listener’s favorite track here. The delightful ear-worm is impossible to listen to without smiling (even if the lyrics aren’t all that sunny).
“ARIRANG” wraps things up with the auto-tuned epic “Into the Sun.” We’re not usually in the guaranteeing business but prepare to get chills when you hear this one live.
To hear for yourself, you can find “ARIRANG” here.
What has BTS been up to?
Here’s a quick timeline of how the past four years have gone for the Bangtan Boys:
In December 2022, Jin enlisted as an active duty soldier. Two months later, J-Hope, joined him.
Come September 2023, Suga joined as a social worker. RM and V were next three months after that; Jimin and Jung Kook took the plunge last.
Once discharged, Suga (Agust D), J-Hope, and Jin all conducted North American arena solo tours and released new music as well.
Where can I find the 2026 World Cup Final halftime show?
To see the 11-minute mini-concert with Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, Coldplay and The Muppets in all its glory, click here and enjoy.
Huge K-Pop groups on tour in 2026
Although no tour will be quite as mammoth as BTS’ this year, many of the biggest names in K-Pop will also be out and about these next few months.
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
• BIGBANG
• Enhypen
• BINI
• AESPA
• IVE
Also, make sure to check out LISA’s ‘Viva La Lisa’ Las Vegas residency, which goes down this November at Caesars Palace. We have a feeling she has something special planned.
[Notigroup Newsroom in collaboration with other media outlets, with information from the following sources]
