So it finally happened—the rumor mill says BTS is gearing up for a monster 2026 world tour. According to reports, the boys could hit the road in May and keep going all the way through December, with a jaw-dropping 65 concerts planned. Yes, sixty-five. That’s basically two shows a week for eight straight months. The scale? Over four million fans expected worldwide, with each venue packing in more than 60,000 people. Basically, stadiums will be trembling, bank accounts will be crying, and ARMY will be camping out online for tickets like their lives depend on it.
Industry experts already predicted this kind of tour would push HYBE’s profits through the roof in the second half of next year, making it one of the most profitable periods in the company’s history. And to keep the hype alive until the official announcement, BTS is giving fans special events right now. From September 24 to October 5, four of their iconic past concerts are being screened in 2,500 theaters across 65 countries, while pop-up stores are sprouting up like daisies worldwide. Basically, it’s pre-tour training for our wallets.
But the news of 65 shows has fans split. On one hand, excitement is through the roof—this is the first time in years that all seven members, fresh from finishing military service, are back together for a full group schedule. People are buzzing about which countries will make the list and whether a new album will drop alongside the tour. On the other hand, a lot of ARMYs are worried. Sixty-five concerts in eight months isn’t just ambitious—it sounds exhausting. Fans on social media voiced concern that such a grueling pace could take a toll on the members’ health, with many pleading that rest weeks and breaks be built into the schedule.
Still, the energy online proves one thing: no matter what, BTS’ return to the stage will be a cultural earthquake. It’s been years since their last full-scale tour—Permission to Dance in 2021–2022 and before that, Love Yourself: Speak Yourself in 2019. Those tours already proved BTS wasn’t just part of the industry—they were the industry. Now, with all seven back, ARMYs know the next one will be even bigger.
Whether it’s 65 shows or fewer, the message is clear: BTS is coming, and the world isn’t ready.
