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BTS are finally returning – and their comeback is set to be one of the biggest ever. The K-pop boy band has been on hiatus for nearly four years, beginning in 2022 when members started pursuing solo projects, followed by their mandatory military service in South Korea. Now, the group is scheduled to release a new studio album on March 20 – their first full-length release in six years – before embarking on a massive world tour through 34 cities across the globe.
On January 14, the group finally announced dates for their highly anticipated tour, which kicks off in Goyang, South Korea in early April before heading to Tokyo for shows at Tokyo Dome on April 17 and 18. After Tokyo, the septet will head to North America, Europe, South America and other parts of Asia, with the tour running through March 2027.
While securing tickets may be stressful, there are a few ways to prepare. For the Tokyo concerts, fans can enter the advance lottery via the BTS Japan Official Fanclub from 9pm on January 22.
Alternatively, you can use the advance ticket raffle sign-up for BTS Global Official Fanclub Army Membership (Global/USA) holders from 1pm on February 13 to 11.59pm on February 23 – a particularly handy option as it’s English-friendly and open to non-Japanese residents.
If applying through the BTS Global Official Fanclub Army Membership, you'll be allowed to join the Lawson Ticket raffle after the initial sign-up period mentioned above. The Lawson Ticket raffle runs from 1pm on February 20 to 11.59pm on February 23. The raffle results will be released from 11am on February 27. For more information on how to enter the ticket raffle, visit Weverse. Fanclub memberships can also be purchased through Weverse Shop.
Tickets start at ¥25,000 for S seats, ¥35,000 for SS seats and ¥45,000 for VIP seats. You can see the full Tokyo Dome layout map here.
If you can’t make the Tokyo shows in April, don’t fret. The group’s label has confirmed that more cities – including additional stops in Japan – will be announced in 2027, so stay tuned.
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