ARIRANG world tour opens with Allegiant Stadium debut May 23, first of four Las Vegas shows

BTS opened its ARIRANG world tour at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on May 23, beginning a four-show stand that continues on May 24, May 27 and May 28. Allegiant Stadium lists the Las Vegas dates as the opening run for the 2026 tour, with doors scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and showtime at 8 p.m. for the remaining nights. (allegiantstadium.com) Local coverage described the concerts as the group’s first full-group concert series in more than four years following the members’ military-service completions. (usatoday.com) The Las Vegas stop is unfolding as more than a stadium booking. VEGAS INC reported that fans had spent weeks planning side events and activations around the concerts, while the Las Vegas Sun said the Strip was turning “purple — and red — again” around the group’s return. (allegiantstadium.com) HYBE and Las Vegas officials also promoted the city as an “official global city partner” outside Korea for the tour’s return. ### Which dates are part of the Las Vegas opening run? Allegiant Stadium says BTS is scheduled to perform in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 23; Sunday, May 24; Wednesday, May 27; and Thursday, May 28. (allegiantstadium.com) The venue’s event page lists all four dates under BTS WORLD TOUR “ARIRANG” IN LAS VEGAS. The Las Vegas Sun’s May 23 report matched those dates and identified the May 23 show as the start of the run. That made the May 24 concert the second of four scheduled Allegiant Stadium performances. ### How cheap were last-minute tickets? (vegasinc.lasvegassun.com) USA Today reported on May 23 that last-minute tickets for the remaining Las Vegas concerts were available online for less than $100. The paper framed the pricing as a way for fans to make a late decision on the stadium shows. (allegiantstadium.com) That price point stood out because the Las Vegas dates are stadium shows tied to the opening weekend of a major world tour. USA Today had also published earlier ticket guides for the 2026 BTS tour and Las Vegas dates before the opening night. (lasvegassun.com) ### Why has Las Vegas treated this as a citywide event? VEGAS INC reported that fans were building itineraries around activations beyond the concert itself, including pop-ups and related events across the city. The outlet described the planning by attendees as a weeks-long effort rather than a same-day concert trip. (usatoday.com) Las Vegas Sun coverage said BTS concerts function as global travel events and tied the group’s return to tourism and fan activity on and around the Strip. HYBE’s promotional release separately said Las Vegas would host immersive experiences and collaborations linked to the return. (usatoday.com) ### What did Allegiant Stadium tell fans before the shows? Fox 5 Vegas reported before the run that large crowds were expected at Allegiant Stadium and highlighted parking, rideshare and entry rules for concertgoers. The station also pointed fans to early merchandise details before the opening weekend. (vegasinc.lasvegassun.com) Allegiant Stadium’s event page says official light sticks and batteries, plush toys, keychains, poster tubes and certain giveaway items are permitted, while professional cameras, tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are not. The venue also says signs under 2 feet by 3 feet are allowed. (lasvegassun.com) ### What happens next in Las Vegas? The next BTS performance at Allegiant Stadium is scheduled for Sunday, May 24 at 8 p.m., according to the venue’s event listing. After that, the Las Vegas run resumes on Wednesday, May 27 and concludes on Thursday, May 28. (allegiantstadium.com) (fox5vegas.com)