Highlights
- BTS expands its ARIRANG world tour through international cinema screenings.
- BIGHIT MUSIC partners with HYBE and Trafalgar Releasing for the initiative.
- The cinema release follows previous BTS concert screenings in multiple international markets.
BTS will bring two performances from its ARIRANG world tour to approximately 6.1K cinemas worldwide, allowing fans to watch the concerts beyond the stadium venues. Announced on Nov 2, the screenings will feature its Nov 21 show in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and the Dec 29, 2026, performance in Jakarta, Indonesia.
According to BIGHIT MUSIC, the Kaohsiung concert will be screened in approximately 3.3K theaters across 80 countries and regions. The Jakarta performance will reach an additional 2.8K cinema locations worldwide.
The initiative is organized by BIGHIT MUSIC, HYBE, and Trafalgar Releasing.
BTS ARIRANG Live Viewing: Tickets and Broadcast Details
Promoted with the message "End the year with BTS in cinemas!" the screenings will be broadcast live or with a delay of one or two days, depending on regional time zones. Tickets go on sale Nov 5, 2026.
In South Korea, Lotte Cinema, CGV, and Megabox will offer the screenings, with ticket sales beginning at 10 am local time. International sales start at 10 pm Korea Standard Time (KST).
Fans can find participating cinemas, ticket information, and screening schedules at btsliveviewing.com.
Tour Schedule and Previous Cinema Screenings
BTS' Southeast Asian leg of the ARIRANG world tour will cover five cities:
- Kaohsiung, Taiwan: November 19, 21, and 22
- Bangkok, Thailand: December 3, 5, and 6
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: December 12 and 13
- Singapore: December 17, 19, 20, and 22
- Jakarta, Indonesia: December 26, 27, and 29
The group has previously brought concert footage to cinemas through screenings in Busan, Buenos Aires, Tokyo, and São Paulo. Its latest South American leg comprised 14 shows across five cities, attracting a combined audience of 853K.
Consequently, BTS is turning cinema distribution into a commercial extension of its stadium tours.
