‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SINGAPORE’ Expands Programme and Welcomes Visa as Official Partner alongside STB

Image Credit: HYBE

SINGAPORE, 10 November 2026 – Come December, Singapore is set to turn into a city-wide celebration of BTS THE CITY, with drone shows, fireworks displays, fan villages, exclusive merchandise pop-ups and iconic landmarks illuminated in Ari Red^[1]. Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and HYBE today unveiled the full programme for 'BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SINGAPORE’, featuring an expanded line-up of exclusive experiences across 10 venue partners from 1 to 31 December 2026. With Visa as an official partner, the month-long event will offer both local and international BTS fans and visitors more opportunities to celebrate and connect with BTS THE CITY through unique experiences across Singapore.

The city-wide activation marks the first and only Southeast Asian stop of 'BTS THE CITY ARIRANG' in 2026. Spanning multiple locations across Singapore and building up to BTS' four sold-out nights at the National Stadium this December, the full programme reflects the scale and ambition of this landmark event.

As official partner of ‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SINGAPORE’, Visa will work with participating partners to offer a range of privileges for Visa cardholders, including special offers and pre-sale opportunities. The Visa partnership will also extend the experience beyond the concert, helping local and international fans and visitors discover more of Singapore through ‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG’ experiences that connect their passion for music with what the city has to offer.

Mr Oliver Chong, Assistant Chief Executive, International Group, STB, said, “Together with HYBE, Visa and venue partners, we are excited to bring a rich line-up of immersive experiences and activities to 'BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SINGAPORE'. We warmly invite fans and visitors from around the world to visit Singapore this year-end to experience for themselves the diverse range of activations that we will have across the city.”

“For a new generation of consumers, music is a powerful reason to connect, travel and discover. In June this year, Visa announced our role as Worldwide Tour Sponsor of ‘BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’. Our partnership with ‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SINGAPORE’ takes that commitment beyond the concert, bringing fans and visitors closer to the music they love and the experiences that make Singapore distinctive. Leveraging on Visa Destinations Singapore, we are bringing partners together to create incredible experiences for our cardholders, turning their passion for music into a richer experience of the city,” said Adeline Kim, Group Country Manager, Regional Southeast Asia & SVP, Global Clients, Asia Pacific, Visa.

'BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SINGAPORE' will take over some of Singapore's most iconic tourism and lifestyle destinations, welcoming local and international fans and visitors alike. Spanning 10 venue partners — Gardens by the Bay, Jewel Changi Airport, Mandai Wildlife Reserve, National Gallery Singapore, National Museum of Singapore, New Bahru, Resorts World Sentosa, Sentosa Development Corporation, The Kallang, and Zouk Singapore — the programme will bring the BTS THE CITY experience to different parts of Singapore, inviting fans and visitors to discover the city's diverse attractions, cultural landmarks and lifestyle destinations.

Landmarks around Marina Bay, the bridges along the Singapore River and the Merlion will also be lighting up every night from 8 to 22 December in Ari Red as part of the Singapore ARIRANG Light Up^[2]. In addition to the previously announced lineup, the Asian Civilisations Museum and Peranakan Museum will also be participating in the light up.

Please refer to Annex [PDF, 161.99 KB] (opens in new tab)for the full line-up of venue partners and their activations.

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

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^[1] Refers to the signature red branding of BTS' studio album, ARIRANG.

^[2] Landmarks in Marina Bay will transition to the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown light up from 23 December 2026.

About the Singapore Tourism Board

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is the lead development agency for tourism, one of Singapore’s key economic sectors. Together with industry partners and the community, we shape a dynamic Singapore tourism landscape. We bring the Passion Made Possible brand to life by differentiating Singapore as a vibrant destination that inspires people to share and deepen their passions

About VISA

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, sellers, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com (opens in new tab).

About BTS

BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” are a South Korean band that have established themselves as one of the defining global acts of the 21st century. 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 mobilized millions of fans across the world (named ARMY), earned seven No.1 Billboard Hot 100 singles since 2020, and performed multiple sold-out stadium shows across the world. 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.