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- K-Pop group BTS have announced a new album with a world tour to follow
- This is the group’s first comeback since their military enlistment
- BTS haven’t toured in Australia since 2017
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It’s official: BTS are back! For those who are fans of the K-Pop group, it’s been a long time coming. Nine years, in fact.
While the group have been active throughout the global pandemic and performed a small run of shows in Seoul, Busan, Las Vegas and Los Angeles, it’s been a long time since ARMY outside those cities have been able to see the members in concert.
Of course, we have been lucky enough to see the solo projects from each of the members – some of which have included tours in the US, Asia and Europe – many fans have been wondering when we’ll see BTS in Australia again. Luckily, it could be sooner than you think.
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On 5th Jan, BIGHIT MUSIC announced on their Global Fandom Platform, Weverse that the band would be returning with a new album and a subsequent world tour.
“We are also pleased to announce that, following the release of their BTS The 5th Album, BTS will be going on a world tour,” the announcement read.
Hallelujah! A world tour can only mean great things for ARMY, especially those of us in Australia. Whether you’re a longtime fan or simply know someone who is, now is the time to rekindle your love for your ‘ult bias’ ahead of the comeback.
So, let’s break down everything we know so far.
Are BTS coming to Australia?
The short answer is YES! Overnight it was announced on Weverse that BTS will begin their world tour in April 2026 at Goyang stadium in Seoul. They will then tour across the US, Europe and South America before touring throughout Asia and Australia. So far, there are around 80 concerts scheduled, with more to be announced for Japan, the Middle East and more.
BTS will start the 2027 leg of their world tour in Melbourne on 12th and 13th February 2027, followed by Sydney on 20th and 21st February.
As the group will only be performing in Melbourne and Sydney, consider keeping an eye on flight sales for cheap tickets if you’re living interstate and plan to see the K-Pop idols.
How to get tickets to the BTS concert Australia?
While we have a tour announcement, ticketing details are yet to be announced. However, check back in because we will have all the information for you ahead of time.
Overall, be prepared for a ticket showdown, because these will be in very high demand. Often, Weverse ARMY Membership holders will get first access to tickets, so it might be something to consider if you’re adamant about seeing the group on stage.
When is BTS’ new album coming out?
In the Weverse post, it was announced that the fifth album from the group will be released at 1pm KST on Friday, 20 March 2026. For those of us in Australia, the time will vary from 12pm to 3pm depending on your time zone.
| Korean Standard Time | Australian Time Zones |
|---|---|
| 1pm KST | 3:00pm AEDT |
| 1pm KST | 2:00pm AEST |
| 1pm KST | 2:30pm ACDT |
| 1pm KST | 12:00pm AWST |
The album is said to have 14 tracks, with stories that the BTS members want to share with their fans who have been so eagerly waiting for the reunion of the group. The album will feature music that is most true to BTS, and be a heartfelt way of saying thank you to ARMY.
“The new album holds special significance as it marks the first album released by the group in three years and nine months, while also indicating the direction the group will take going forward. The members were deeply involved in the creation of the songs, infusing their own thoughts and colors into them while musically expressing the emotions and struggles they have experienced along their journey,” the announcement reads.
At this stage, we do not know what the album will be titled, or whether all of the songs will feature all seven members. Perhaps it will incorporate sub-units like vocal or rap line like their previous albums have.
We’ll keep you updated with more news about the tour as it unfolds, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back in for updates about how to secure those tickets!
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