BTS World Tour 2026: Here's the exact time BTS will announce their comeback tour in the UK

The K-pop megastars will release their fifth album on March 20, with further information about their upcoming comeback tour set to be revealed this afternoon.

BTS began recording new music last July, following an extended hiatus during which each member completed South Korea’s mandatory military service.

Here’s what we know about BTS’ 2026 World Tour so far, what you need to know to be in with the best chance of getting tickets and the exact time when the announcement will be made.

Here’s when BTS will announce their 2026 World Tour in the UK

BTS fans in the UK – also known as ARMY (AKA Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth) – waiting for the world tour announcement should set their alarms for 3pm today (January 13).

In a post on WeVerse, BTS’ record label Big Hit shared details of the band’s upcoming album which holds “special significance as it marks the first album released by the group in three years and nine months”.

In addition, they revealed that the band would be heading out on tour following the release of the album with further details to be “announced separately on January 14 at 12am” – which 3pm today, January 13, in the UK.

Do we know which countries BTS will visit on tour?

With no further details available at present, we do not currently know which countries BTS will visit.

Based on previous tours, it is likely that BTS will only visit London – though there have been some rumours of an additional date somewhere like Manchester.

It does seem unlikely that BTS will travel north of the border for a Scottish tour date.

When will BTS go on tour?

All we know so far is that the tour will come after the release of album five, which is due out on March 20.

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How to sign up for BTS presale

If you are determined to see BTS on tour no matter the cost or location, your best bet will be to register for an ARMY membership, which is the band’s fanclub.

This must be done through WeVerse and does require fans to pay for a one year membership.

In addition to signing up for a membership, fans must also sign up for any presales separately as membership codes will not work unless registered first.

Fans can also visit the dedicated BTS 2026 World Tour website for further information.