BTS make history with huge sold-out UK gigs
They drew the largest concert audience since the opening of the venue
Last updated 9th Jul 2026
Following the announcement that BTS would be returning to music in 2026 with a new album called 'Arirang' and their single 'SWIM', the band announced a huge world tour including two dates in the UK. The gigs both sold out and became the largest concert audience since the opening of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
BTS, who started a hiatus back in 2022 in order to do mandatory military service, reunited in 2025 to confirm to very excited fans that they would be returning with new music. Announcing a huge run of dates in 2026, BTS started their tour in Goyang, South Korea, followed by Tokyo, Japan, both of which were live streamed in cinemas.
When were BTS on tour in the UK?
They performed just two dates in the UK on the 6th and 7th July, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. Tickets sold out for both dates.
The band performed with a huge 360-degree stage, allowing fans to view them from all sides. Over the two nights, they welcomed a massive 130,000 fans to the stadium, setting a new record for the 'highest single-concert attendance since the opening of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.'
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What is the setlist?
The band started their tour in Asia, with dates in North America in April, followed by the UK in July. You can see the setlist from their Goyang performance on 11th April below.
- 'Hooligan'
- 'Aliens'
- 'Run BTS'
- 'they don't know 'bout us'
- 'Like Animals'
- 'FAKE LOVE'
- 'SWIM'
- 'Merry Go Round'
- SONG PLAYED FROM TAPE 'VCR'
- '2.0'
- 'NORMAL'
- 'Not Today'
- 'MIC Drop'
- 'FYA'
- 'Fire'
- 'Body to Body'
- 'IDOL'
ENCORE
- 'Come Over'
- 'Butter'
- 'Dynamite'
- 'Take Two' (Live debut)
- 'DNA' (tour debut)
- 'Please'
- 'Into the Sun'
This is an example of one setlist, setlists at other locations may vary.
What was the live cinema viewing?
To celebrate the launch for their world tour there were two live streams of their gigs shown in cinemas. The first live stream took place on Saturday 11th April, of their Goyang, South Korea gig. Another took place on Saturday 18th April, which was their Tokyo, Japan gig.
Their comeback gig, which was on 21st March, is available to watch on Netflix.