The BTS World Tour ‘ARIRANG’ reaches El Paso, Texas, bringing global excitement as fans prepare for major performances at Sun Bowl Stadium on May 2–3, 2026.
This landmark Texas stop highlights BTS’s massive 360-degree stage production, creating an immersive atmosphere where ARMY fans experience close-up energy, powerful visuals, and world-class live performance storytelling.
Fans attending can expect a high-energy setlist blending iconic hits and new tracks, combined with cinematic visuals, emotional moments, and an unforgettable stadium concert experience in El Paso.
BTS Concert 2026 El Paso: Dates, Venue & Location in Texas
The BTS World Tour ‘ARIRANG’ will hit El Paso, Texas, on May 2 and May 3, 2026. Both shows start at 8:00 PM local time at the iconic Sun Bowl Stadium.
El Paso, Texas, is a unique host city, the only major Texas stop on the BTS ARIRANG North America spring leg. It’s a rare chance for the South Texas and New Mexico ARMY.
The Sun Bowl can accommodate tens of thousands of fans. With BTS’s 360-degree stage setup, even upper-tier seats will deliver a powerful, up-close-feeling concert experience.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ IN EL PASO |
| Dates | May 2 & May 3, 2026 |
| Time | 8:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Venue | Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso, Texas, USA |
| Address | 2701 Sun Bowl Drive, El Paso, TX 79902 |
| Tour Name | BTS ARIRANG World Tour 2026 |
BTS ARIRANG Tour Setlist: What Songs Will They Play in El Paso?
BTS opened the ARIRANG world tour on April 9, 2026, with a 23-song set at Goyang Stadium. The setlist spans classic hits and nearly every track from the new ARIRANG album.
Two rotating surprise song slots change every night. Past surprise songs include Mikrokosmos, DNA, Spring Day, I Need U, Take Two, and Run, so El Paso may get something unique.
| # | Song Title | Album / Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hooligan | ARIRANG (2026) |
| 2 | Aliens | ARIRANG (2026) |
| 3 | Run BTS (Remix) | You Never Walk Alone (2017) |
| 4 | they don’t know ’bout us | ARIRANG (2026) – Live Debut |
| 5 | Like Animals | ARIRANG (2026) |
| 6 | FAKE LOVE (Remix) | Love Yourself: Tear (2018) |
| 7 | SWIM | ARIRANG (2026) |
| 8 | Merry Go Round | ARIRANG (2026) – Live Debut |
| 9 | 2.0 | ARIRANG (2026) |
| 10 | NORMAL | ARIRANG (2026) |
| 11 | Not Today (Remix) | You Never Walk Alone (2017) |
| 12 | MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix) | Love Yourself: Her (2017) |
| 13 | FYA | ARIRANG (2026) |
| 14 | Fire (Remix) | The Most Beautiful Moment Pt. 2 (2015) |
| 15 | Body to Body | ARIRANG (2026) |
| 16 | IDOL (Remix) | Love Yourself: Answer (2018) |
| 17 | Come Over (Encore) | ARIRANG (2026) – Live Debut |
| 18 | Butter | Butter (2021) |
| 19 | Dynamite | Dynamite (2020) |
| 20 | Surprise Song 1 | Rotating — e.g. Mikrokosmos / DNA / Spring Day |
| 21 | Surprise Song 2 | Rotating — e.g., I Need U / Take Two / Run |
| 22 | Please (Encore) | ARIRANG (2026) – Live Debut |
| 23 | Into the Sun (Encore) | ARIRANG (2026) – Live Debut |
What to Expect at the BTS ARIRANG Concert in El Paso, Texas
The BTS ARIRANG world tour features a massive 360-degree stage that puts every fan at the center of the action. No matter your section at Sun Bowl Stadium, the view is stunning.
Arrive at Sun Bowl Stadium at least 90 minutes before showtime. The area around UTEP can get congested with BTS concert 2026 traffic. Pre-book parking in advance online.
The BTS El Paso show runs approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, including the encore. Fans can expect vivid VCR interludes, solo moments, and stunning production lighting throughout.
El Paso sits on the Texas–New Mexico border. Fans from Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Ciudad Juárez, and West Texas are all within driving distance of this rare BTS Texas concert stop.
Download the Weverse app to access exclusive BTS content, post-concert member messages, and real-time tour updates. BTS members have been posting after every ARIRANG show.
Conclusion: Don’t Miss May 2–3, 2026 at Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso
The BTS World Tour ‘ARIRANG’ in El Paso on May 2–3, 2026, is a once-in-a-lifetime event for Texas ARMY. BTS is back stronger, more unified, and more spectacular than ever before.
This is BTS’s first world tour since the Permission to Dance on Stage series in 2021–22. The ARIRANG world tour 2026 is already breaking records for scale and sold-out speed globally.
The BTS concert 2026 in El Paso is the state of Texas’s only spring leg stop. Missing this at Sun Bowl Stadium could mean waiting years for BTS to return to the Lone Star State.
Mark your calendar: Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, 2026, El Paso, Texas, United States. BTS and ARMY reunite at Sun Bowl Stadium for two unforgettable nights of the ARIRANG tour.
