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BTS sells out two Tottenham shows, sets venue record

7/9/2026

Summary

BTS London Sellout

BTS performed two sold-out shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on July 6-7 2026, drawing about 130,000 fans and setting the venue’s highest per-show audience since it opened in April 2019.
The concert featured new Arirang songs “Hooligan,” “Normal,” “SWIM,” and “Body to Body” alongside hits such as “IDOL” and “FIRE.”
Rolling Stone UK and The Guardian gave five-star reviews, while The Times awarded four stars, praising the production and audience reaction.

Summary

BTS London Tour

BTS THE CITY ARIRANG LONDON lit the London Eye and ran a Thames boat experience from July 4-10.
The Korean Cultural Centre UK hosted music-video screenings and displayed BTS’s Wembley outfits; a Gallery trail at the British Museum paired ARIRANG themes with Korean artefacts.
ARMY MADANG at Outernet London offered interactive installations, merch and partnered with Korean restaurants for festivals while the ARIRANG tour spans 34 regions and 88 shows.

History

Historical Context

Psy’s “Gangnam Style” hit one billion YouTube views on December 21, 2012, launching the first global K-pop surge. That breakthrough helped the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism promote Korean music, and in July 2026 BTS filled Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with massive 130,000 fans while the iconic London Eye lit their ARIRANG logo.

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BTS London Sellout

BTS performed two sold-out shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on July 6-7 2026, drawing about 130,000 fans and setting the venue’s highest per-show audience since it opened in April 2019.
The concert featured new Arirang songs “Hooligan,” “Normal,” “SWIM,” and “Body to Body” alongside hits such as “IDOL” and “FIRE.”
Rolling Stone UK and The Guardian gave five-star reviews, while The Times awarded four stars, praising the production and audience reaction.

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