BTS adds extra Melbourne date

BTS added an extra Melbourne date to the Australian leg of its 2027 stadium tour on Tuesday after strong presale demand, according to Billboard and Rolling Stone Australia. The new show is set for Wednesday, February 10, 2027 at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. The addition brings BTS’ Australian run on the “ARIRANG” world tour to five stadium dates, with three nights now scheduled in Melbourne and two in Sydney. Billboard said the extra date was added in response to overwhelming presale demand, while Rolling Stone Australia said ticketing activity during this week’s presales drove the change. ### Which date was added in Melbourne? Wednesday, February 10, 2027 was added as a third Melbourne stop at Marvel Stadium, Rolling Stone Australia reported. Billboard said the revised Australia schedule now includes Melbourne shows on February 10, 12 and 13, followed by Sydney dates at Accor Stadium on February 20 and 21. (au.rollingstone.com) Live Nation’s event pages list the February 12 and 13 Melbourne concerts at Marvel Stadium and the February 20 Sydney concert at Accor Stadium, matching the dates cited in the music trade reports. A Live Nation listing for the Melbourne run says general public sales are scheduled to open at 10 a.m. local time on Thursday, June 4. (au.rollingstone.com) ### Why did BTS add another show? Billboard said BTS added the extra Melbourne date in response to “overwhelming presale demand.” Rolling Stone Australia reported that the group confirmed the added show after presales this week, citing strong ticket demand for the Australian leg. (livenation.com.au) Rolling Stone Australia said presale tickets for the new February 10 date would go on sale from 10 a.m. AEST on Wednesday, June 3. The report described the added show as a third Melbourne night for the group’s Australian stadium run. ### How big is the Australian leg now? (au.rollingstone.com) Five stadium dates are now listed for Australia, according to Billboard’s updated schedule. Those shows are three nights at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne and two nights at Accor Stadium in Sydney. Last week, Billboard reported venue and on-sale details for the Asia and Australia legs of the “ARIRANG” tour, while Rolling Stone Australia said the broader 2026-2027 outing spans 34 regions and 85 shows worldwide. (au.rollingstone.com) The Australia dates were part of that larger rollout before Tuesday’s Melbourne expansion. (billboard.com) ### Where does this fit in BTS’ wider comeback? Rolling Stone Australia reported last week that BTS’ return tour marks the group’s first headline tour together since the “Permission to Dance on Stage” run. The publication said the 2026-2027 tour was already scheduled through March 2027, with additional dates to be announced. (au.rollingstone.com) A separate AP-cited report published Tuesday said BTS is also set to perform at the iHeartRadio Music Festival, describing “ARIRANG” as the group’s 14-track, fifth original full-length release since the members completed military service. ### What happens next for ticket buyers? June 3 is the next sales date for fans seeking the added Melbourne show, with Rolling Stone Australia saying presale for the February 10 concert opens at 10 a.m. (au.rollingstone.com) AEST. June 4 is the listed general onsale date on Live Nation’s Melbourne event page, which says tickets open to the public at 10 a.m. local time. (au.rollingstone.com) (billboard.com)