The BTS World Tour is officially coming to Raymond James Stadium, and Tampa is about to become the global center of pop energy. If you felt the buzz ripple through the city, that was not weather—it was seven superstars and their ARMY announcing two unforgettable nights on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, turning our football fortress into a full-scale K-Pop celebration.
Tampa Welcomes a Historic Comeback
After a four-year pause for military service, BTS is back, and this Tampa stop is anything but ordinary. The BTS World Tour marks their long-awaited return, and the North American leg launching right here is a huge win for our city’s music scene and global spotlight. Raymond James Stadium will host a wave of emotion, light sticks, and unforgettable live performances that fans have been waiting years to experience.
Why Tampa Is the First Stop That Matters
This is not a random booking—Tampa is leading the North American charge. The BTS World Tour officially begins in the U.S. here, making our city the first to feel the power of this massive global tour. With 79 shows across 34 regions, promoted by Live Nation, the tour kicks off April 9 in Goyang, South Korea before sweeping across the planet, but Tampa gets that first-in-line bragging right.
What Casual Fans Need to Know
You do not have to know every lyric to enjoy the BTS World Tour experience. All you need are comfortable shoes, a love for big energy, and an openness to being swept up in a tidal wave of music magic. By the end of the night, you will be singing along to a chorus you swear you never knew, surrounded by thousands of fans sharing one incredible stadium moment.
How and When to Get Tickets
Tickets for the BTS World Tour will move fast. According to Ticketmaster, ARMY Membership presale begins Thursday, Jan. 22, with the general onsale starting Saturday, Jan. 24, with Tampa-specific times listed on the event page. Translation: set your alarms, charge your phone, and get ready for a ticket rush that will test your patience and your Wi-Fi.
Two Nights, One Stadium, Endless Memories
Tampa is about to host two nights of pure BTS World Tour euphoria. Expect a sea of light sticks, unforgettable vocals, and the kind of shared joy that makes you forget traffic exists—until you try to leave Lot 14. These shows will not just be concerts; they will be full-scale cultural events that fans will talk about for years.
More Music While You Wait
If you need to keep the concert energy alive until BTS arrives, be sure to check out our guide to the best concerts coming to Tampa Bay in 2026. With so many big names on the way, the live music calendar is stacked, and your playlist—and your weekends—are about to get very busy.
Tampa is about to light up the world stage—so are you ready to say you were there when the BTS World Tour made history?
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