‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG’ Makes Southeast Asian Dedut Across Singapore

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Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | October 19, 2026

‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG’ MAKES SOUTHEAST ASIAN DEBUT ACROSS SINGAPORE WITH MONTH-LONG EXPERIENCE

Following its success in Seoul, Las Vegas, Busan, London, and New York, the Singapore edition will span iconic destinations across the city and lead into BTS’ four sold-out nights at the National Stadium

BTS will bring ‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SINGAPORE’ to Singapore this December, marking the project’s first-ever Southeast Asian edition and its first and only stop in the region in 2026. Running from December 1 to 31, ‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SINGAPORE’ will be the longest-running edition of ‘THE CITY’ to date, with experiences unfolding across the city throughout the month. The program will lead into and run alongside BTS’ sold-out, four-night concert run at the National Stadium on December 17, 19, 20 and 22.

‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG’ is HYBE's city-wide experience model, extending the excitement of the concert across the host city through a range of fan experiences and activations. Designed to run alongside the ‘BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’’, it connects fans with the tour beyond the stadium through experiences and installations woven into destinations across each host city.

Originating in Seoul in March 2026, ‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG’ has since been staged in just four other cities, Las Vegas, London, Busan and New York. Singapore will mark the project's first-ever stop in Southeast Asia and its final edition of 2026.

For ‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SINGAPORE,’ HYBE has partnered with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). Through collaborations with some of Singapore’s best-known tourism, cultural and lifestyle destinations, the month-long program will bring ‘BTS THE CITY’ experiences to locations across the island. Partners include Jewel Changi Airport, Mandai Wildlife Reserve, National Gallery Singapore, National Museum of Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, Sentosa Development Corporation, The Kallang and Zouk Singapore, each presenting a diverse range of activations that together offer fans the full ‘BTS THE CITY’ experience.

The experience will also extend into Singapore’s cityscape. Landmarks in Marina Bay and along the Singapore River will also be lighting up each night in ‘ARIRANG’ red from December 8 to 22, including Anderson Bridge; Cavenagh Bridge; Clemenceau Bridge; Coleman Bridge; Elgin Bridge; Gardens by the Bay; Millenia Tower; Ord Bridge; OUE Bayfront; Singapore Flyer; The Fullerton Hotel Singapore; The Helix Bridge; and The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. Together, the activations will bring the world of ‘ARIRANG’ beyond the concert venue and into some of Singapore’s most recognisable destinations throughout the month.

"Hosting the Southeast Asian debut of 'BTS THE CITY ARIRANG' is a testament to our ability to attract some of the world's most iconic IPs, reinforcing Singapore’s position as a premier destination for world-class live entertainment. We look forward to welcoming BTS fans from across the world to Singapore this December,” said Mr Oliver Chong, Assistant Chief Executive, International Group, STB.

HYBE stated, “We are delighted to bring ‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG’ to Singapore for its first-ever Southeast Asian edition, marking the final stop of the project in 2026. With the support of the Singapore Tourism Board, we look forward to extending the excitement of BTS’ concerts beyond the stadium and bringing fans and visitors together through unique experiences across the city. We hope ‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SINGAPORE’ will offer fans and visitors from around the world a special way to experience and celebrate the music of BTS and close out the year together.”

Since launching in Seoul earlier this year, ‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG’ has expanded alongside the ‘BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’’, taking on a distinct character in each host city through local partnerships, landmarks and experiences. Singapore will close out the project’s 2026 run on its largest timeline yet, with a full month of programming spanning the city.

More details on ‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SINGAPORE’ will be announced in due course.

* Information is correct at the time of publishing and may be subject to change.

About BTS

BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” are a GRAMMY-nominated South Korean band that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013. The members of BTS are RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Gaining recognition for their authentic and self-produced music, top-notch performances, and their deep connection with fans, the band has established a legacy as 21st century pop icons breaking countless world records. While imparting a positive influence through activities such as the LOVE MYSELF campaign and the UN ‘Speak Yourself’ speech, the band has mobilised millions of fans across the world (named ARMY), earned six No.1 Billboard Hot 100 singles since 2020, and performed multiple sold-out stadium shows across the world. They were also named TIME’s Entertainer of the Year 2020. BTS are 5-time GRAMMY nominees (63rd to 65th GRAMMY Awards) and have been recognised with numerous prestigious awards like the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards (Artist of the Year 2021 and 2026) and MTV Video Music Awards. Released in March, 2026, BTS’ massively successful fifth studio album ARIRANG debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, while its lead single “SWIM” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2026, BTS returned to the global stage with the record-breaking 'BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG'' and made history by headlining the first-ever FIFA World Cup Halftime Show, further reinforcing their status as one of the defining cultural acts of their generation.