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- This tour holds special significance as it follows the group’s hiatus due to South Korea’s mandatory military service, which requires all men aged 18 to 28 to complete up to 21 months of service.
- According to Live Nation, the official tour flyer confirms that Middle East dates are planned, with further cities expected to be added as the tour continues into 2027.
- The setlist is expected to include some of BTS’s biggest global hits, such as Dynamite, Butter, Permission to Dance, Boy With Luv, Fake Love, Black Swan, Life Goes On, and Fire, alongside new music tied to the group’s long-awaited comeback album.
After several years away from the global stage, BTS have officially announced their return with a major world tour spanning 2026 and 2027. The upcoming tour will mark the group’s first full-scale concert run since 2022 and follows the completion of the members’ mandatory military service in South Korea.
While the initial list of tour dates focuses on Asia, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Australia, the announcement has already sparked huge excitement across the GCC. According to Live Nation, the official tour flyer confirms that Middle East dates are planned, with further cities expected to be added as the tour continues into 2027.
Will BTS perform in the UAE or Saudi Arabia?
At this stage, no specific Middle East cities have been confirmed, but industry signals strongly suggest that stops in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are under consideration. Given the region’s growing role in hosting large-scale international concerts, fans are hopeful that cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Riyadh could be included.
If confirmed, any BTS Middle East concert is expected to take place in stadium-sized venues, with tickets likely to sell out within minutes.
BTS world tour dates: What we know so far
The BTS world tour will officially kick off on April 9, 2026, in Goyang, South Korea, before moving through major global cities. The tour is scheduled to run until March 2027, leaving ample space for additional legs, including the Middle East.
What fans can expect from the tour
The setlist is expected to include some of BTS’s biggest global hits, such as Dynamite, Butter, Permission to Dance, Boy With Luv, Fake Love, Black Swan, Life Goes On, and Fire, alongside new music tied to the group’s long-awaited comeback album.
Known for their high-energy performances, cinematic production, and emotionally driven storytelling, BTS concerts are regarded as some of the biggest live music events in the world.
A long-awaited return
This tour holds special significance as it follows the group’s hiatus due to South Korea’s mandatory military service, which requires all men aged 18 to 28 to complete up to 21 months of service.
For now, Gulf fans will need to stay alert. Once Middle East dates are announced, demand is expected to be extremely high, with tickets unlikely to remain available for long.
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