Singapore to host Southeast Asia’s first and only ‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG’

SINGAPORE, 19 October 2026 – Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has partnered with HYBE to bring ‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG’ to Singapore from 1 to 31 December 2026, marking Singapore as the first and only Southeast Asian stop in 2026. The largest island-wide fan activation ever held for any recording artist in Singapore, ‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SINGAPORE ↗ (opens in new tab)’ will build up to BTS' highly anticipated return to Singapore for their sold-out, four-night concert run at the National Stadium on 17, 19, 20, and 22 December.

‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG’ is HYBE's city-wide experience model that transforms the host city into an immersive ‘BTS THE CITY' experience across multiple precincts. Designed to run alongside the BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’, it extends the concert experience for fans by creating a multi-touchpoint journey through large-scale themed events and branded installations.

First held in Seoul in March 2026, ‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG’ has since been staged in just four other cities — Las Vegas, Busan, London, and New York. Singapore marks the project's first-ever and only stop in Southeast Asia.

Through partnerships with some of Singapore's most iconic tourism and lifestyle destinations, Singapore will for the first time, roll out the largest coordinated, island-wide experience to transform Singapore into the ultimate playground for BTS fans from around the world. Partners include Jewel Changi Airport, Mandai Wildlife Reserve, National Gallery Singapore, National Museum of Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, Sentosa Development Corporation, The Kallang Group, and Zouk Singapore — each presenting diverse and varied activations to give fans the ultimate ‘BTS THE CITY’ experience.

Highlights include:

• a themed light and music show at Jewel Changi Airport’s Rain Vortex;

• a landmark-themed takeover of Exploria, a new immersive multimedia attraction at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve;

• an Art Trail at National Gallery Singapore, pairing BTS music with Pop after Pop: Art around Us artworks;

• themed light and sound installations at the National Museum of Singapore;

• a fireworks display choreographed to the music of BTS alongside other themed experiences within Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa;

• a rave and drone show set to BTS music, a themed race and immersive installations on Sentosa Island;

• interactive experiences across multiple themed zones at The Kallang;

• and opening and closing night takeovers at Zouk Singapore, featuring dedicated music and experiential programming.

As part of the festivities, landmarks in Marina Bay and along the Singapore River will also be lighting up each night in ARIRANG red from 8 to 22 December 2026, 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. Several of these nocturnal activities are also set to inject fresh energy into Singapore's nightlife scene, offering enhanced and diverse options for both visitors and locals.

"This is the largest city-wide destination project we have collaborated on with a partner for any recording artist, and we are proud to bring this exclusive experience to the region for the first time. 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.

‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SINGAPORE’ builds on STB's strong partnership with HYBE and its labels that began in 2024, spanning a range of initiatives including content creation for social media, participation in events featuring prominent K-pop artistes, and music video productions that have showcased Singapore’s iconic landmarks and attractions to global audiences.

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.”

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

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

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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 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.