BTS THE CITY ARIRANG Singapore: 1 to 31 Dec 2026, What's On So Far

What BTS THE CITY ARIRANG is

BTS THE CITY is HYBE's way of turning a whole city into a BTS event while the band is in town. It started in Seoul in March 2026 and has since run in Las Vegas, Busan, London and New York. HYBE's own notice calls Singapore the final stop of this year's THE CITY.

It sits around the concerts, not instead of them. BTS play the National Stadium on 17, 19, 20 and 22 December, and those tickets are gone. Our BTS Singapore concert guide has the prices and the sale story. The good news for everyone without a ticket: most of THE CITY is out in public spaces, a full month of it.

STB says it is the largest island-wide fan activation ever held here for a recording artist.

Everything announced so far

This is the list from STB's announcement on 19 October 2026. More details are promised later, so treat it as the programme so far.

Jewel Changi Airport: a BTS-themed light and music show at the Rain Vortex.
Mandai Wildlife Reserve: a takeover of Exploria, Mandai's new immersive multimedia attraction.
National Gallery Singapore: an Art Trail that pairs BTS music with artworks from the Pop after Pop: Art around Us exhibition.
National Museum of Singapore: themed light and sound installations.
Resorts World Sentosa: a fireworks display set to BTS music, plus themed experiences inside Universal Studios Singapore.
Sentosa: a rave and a drone show set to BTS music, a themed race, and immersive installations.
The Kallang: interactive experiences across several themed zones.
Zouk Singapore: opening night and closing night takeovers.

Which landmarks turn red, and when

From 8 to 22 December, every night, landmarks around Marina Bay and the Singapore River light up in ARIRANG red. The list: Singapore Flyer, Gardens by the Bay, The Helix Bridge, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, OUE Bayfront, Millenia Tower, The Ritz-Carlton Millenia, and Anderson, Cavenagh, Clemenceau, Coleman, Elgin and Ord bridges.

Our tip: a walk along the river from Clarke Quay down to The Fullerton takes in several of those bridges, free. Do it on a non-concert night, the 18th or the 21st, when the crowd at the bay is smaller. Lighting times have not been published yet.

What we still don't know

Timings, prices and how to get in. STB and HYBE have named the venues and the activities but not the schedules, and nothing says whether the Mandai, USS or Zouk experiences need a separate ticket. USS already charges park admission, so expect at least that.

We will update this page when each venue posts its own details. HYBE says the next notice will come on Weverse, and STB will put it on Visit Singapore. More year-end plans are in our November and December concerts list.

FAQs

When is BTS THE CITY ARIRANG in Singapore?

1 to 31 December 2026, island-wide, organised by the Singapore Tourism Board and HYBE. Landmarks light up red every night from 8 to 22 December.

What is happening at BTS THE CITY ARIRANG Singapore?

Announced so far: a light and music show at the Jewel Rain Vortex, an Exploria takeover at Mandai, an art trail at National Gallery Singapore, light installations at the National Museum, fireworks and themed experiences at Resorts World Sentosa and USS, a rave, drone show and themed race on Sentosa, zones at The Kallang, and Zouk opening and closing nights.

Do I need a BTS concert ticket for THE CITY events?

Nothing announced says so. The landmark lighting is in public spaces. Ticketing for the venue experiences has not been published yet, so check each venue before you go.

Which Singapore landmarks will light up for BTS?

Singapore Flyer, Gardens by the Bay, The Helix Bridge, The Fullerton Hotel, OUE Bayfront, Millenia Tower, The Ritz-Carlton Millenia, and Anderson, Cavenagh, Clemenceau, Coleman, Elgin and Ord bridges, nightly from 8 to 22 December 2026.

When are the BTS concerts in Singapore?

17, 19, 20 and 22 December 2026 at the National Stadium. Live Nation lists them as sold out.