- BTS kicked off the European leg of their ARIRANG tour with a highly anticipated debut concert in Spain on June 26, 2026.
- More than 66,000 people attended the group’s first of two shows at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, according to sources from Atlético de Madrid.
- During the show, J-Hope shouted in Spanish, “¡Vamos a volvernos locos!” which translates to “Let’s go crazy!” sparking an immediate response from the audience.
- The concert featured a setlist of 23 songs, alternating between their fifth studio album and some of their biggest career hits, with the crowd joining in on nearly every line.
- During the final chorus of “Body to Body,” thousands of purple fans were raised simultaneously as part of a fan project organized by ARMY to honor the group’s first Spanish concert.
- Jimin delivered an emotional moment, stating, “I kept thinking, why are we only visiting Spain now? For the next tour, we won’t leave Madrid out.”
- After Spain, the tour will continue throughout Europe, with stops in Brussels, London, Munich, and Paris, before concluding on March 14, 2027, in Manila, Philippines.
BTS kicked off the European leg of their ARIRANG tour with a spectacular debut in Spain, performing at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium on June 26, 2026. The concert attracted over 66,000 fans, marking a historic moment for the group as it was their first performance in Spain.1
As the show commenced, J-Hope energized the audience with a spirited shout of “¡Vamos a volvernos locos!” (“Let’s go crazy!”), igniting an enthusiastic response from the crowd. The group performed a total of 23 songs, seamlessly blending tracks from their fifth studio album with some of their biggest hits, creating an electrifying atmosphere where fans sang along to nearly every line.34
A standout moment came during the final chorus of “Body to Body,” when thousands of purple lights were raised by fans as part of a coordinated project by ARMY to honor BTS's inaugural concert in Spain. Jimin expressed his emotions, stating, “I kept thinking, why are we only visiting Spain now? For the next tour, we won’t leave Madrid out.” Following this landmark event, BTS will continue their tour across Europe, with stops in Brussels, London, Munich, and Paris, before concluding in Manila, Philippines on March 14, 2027.567
“BTS launched the European leg of their ARIRANG tour with a debut concert in Madrid, attended by over 66,000 fans. J-Hope energized the crowd with his shout of ‘Let’s go crazy!’ as the group performed 23 songs, including hits from their fifth studio album.”
Billboard
