BTS THE CITY ARIRANG Singapore 2026: Dates, Locations & What's Confirmed

BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SINGAPORE will run from 1 to 31 December 2026, turning multiple attractions and precincts into a coordinated citywide fan experience. Singapore Tourism Board announced the programme on 19 October and describes Singapore as the first and only Southeast Asian destination for THE CITY ARIRANG in 2026.

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At a glance

Key Takeaways

• ✓The citywide experience runs throughout December, alongside four sold-out BTS concerts at the National Stadium.
• ✓Confirmed partners include Jewel Changi Airport, Mandai Wildlife Reserve, National Gallery Singapore, National Museum of Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, Sentosa, The Kallang and Zouk.
• ✓Exact opening hours, individual attraction prices and booking arrangements have not all been announced, so do not assume every activation is free or walk-in.

When is BTS THE CITY ARIRANG Singapore?

The programme runs from 1 to 31 December 2026. It builds around BTS’ four sold-out National Stadium concerts on 17, 19, 20 and 22 December, but the citywide activations are broader than the concert dates and spread across different tourism and lifestyle locations.

STB says this will be the largest island-wide fan activation ever held for a recording artist in Singapore. It follows earlier THE CITY editions in Seoul, Las Vegas, Busan, London and New York.

Which Singapore locations are confirmed?

The official announcement names Jewel Changi Airport, Mandai Wildlife Reserve, National Gallery Singapore, National Museum of Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, Sentosa Development Corporation, The Kallang Group and Zouk Singapore as programme partners.

That does not mean every activation shares the same operating hours, admission policy or booking method. Treat each location as a separate experience and check the participating venue before visiting.

What experiences have been announced?

At Jewel Changi Airport, STB confirms a themed light-and-music show at the Rain Vortex. Mandai Wildlife Reserve will host a themed takeover of Exploria, while National Gallery Singapore will run an Art Trail pairing BTS music with works from Pop after Pop: Art around Us.

The National Museum of Singapore is set to host themed light-and-sound installations. Resorts World Sentosa will stage a fireworks display choreographed to BTS music alongside other themed experiences at Universal Studios Singapore. Sentosa is also set to feature a rave and drone show, a themed race and immersive installations.

The Kallang will have interactive experiences across multiple zones, while Zouk Singapore is scheduled for opening- and closing-night takeovers with dedicated music and experiential programming.

When will Singapore landmarks turn ARIRANG red?

STB says a group of Marina Bay and Singapore River landmarks will illuminate in ARIRANG red each night from 8 to 22 December 2026. The announced list includes bridges along the Singapore River as well as Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Flyer, OUE Bayfront, Millenia Tower, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, The Helix Bridge and The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore.

Do you need tickets for BTS THE CITY?

The current STB announcement does not provide one universal ticket or state that every activation is free. It also does not publish individual opening hours or prices for each partner experience. Some locations are attractions that normally require admission, while others may have separate booking arrangements.

For that reason, avoid buying unofficial “THE CITY” packages that claim to include unannounced access. Wait for STB, HYBE or the participating venue to publish the exact booking details.

How should fans plan December?

If you are visiting Singapore for the concert, group experiences by area rather than trying to cross the island repeatedly. Jewel is best paired with arrival or departure at Changi Airport; Marina Bay and museum activations can be grouped into a central-city day; and Kallang activities can be planned around a National Stadium concert date.

Our Jewel Rain Vortex guide, Changi-to-city transport guide, Singapore at night guide and three-day itinerary can help with the logistics around the activations.