L.A. in 'BTS Week' to celebrate this week's sold-out shows

By Kang Sang-heon Posted : September 1, 2026, 16:01 Updated : September 1, 2026, 16:21
Courtesy of BigHit Music
SEOUL, September 1 (AJP) - Los Angeles has declared Sept. 1-8 as "BTS Week" to celebrate the K-pop juggernaut' s return to the city for four sold-out concerts, their agency BigHit Music said on Tuesday.

The septet's "Arirang" world tour concerts are set to be held at SoFi Stadium on the outskirts of La La Land on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday this week. All four shows sold out early.

The City of Angels designated the eight-day observance to welcome BTS back to what it calls the "world capital of entertainment" and celebrate their return to SoFi Stadium nearly five years after their "Permission to Dance on Stage" concerts in December 2021.

As part of the celebration, Los Angeles City Hall's building is also set to be lit in red on Tuesday, reflecting a key color associated with BTS' fifth studio album, "Arirang," as a gesture of welcome to the group and their fans.
 
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (center) poses for a photo with Los Angeles City Council members John Lee and Heather Hutt and representatives from BigHit Music, in this undated photo provided by the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board.
At an event attended by city officials and tourism representatives on Monday, the city highlighted BTS' achievements in connecting people through music and promoting Korean culture globally.

Los Angeles is the latest city to celebrate BTS' concerts, joining El Paso County in Texas, the state of Illinois and Toronto, which have held similar "BTS Week" or "BTS Day" events around the group's performances.

AJP Takeaways

• Los Angeles declares Sept. 1-8 "BTS Week" to celebrate BTS’ return to the city for four sold-out "Arirang" world tour concerts at SoFi Stadium.
• City Hall will be lit in red Tuesday to welcome BTS and their fans, with Los Angeles officials highlighting the group's role in promoting Korean culture globally.
• BTS' Los Angeles concerts mark the group's return nearly five years after their 2021 shows, with other cities including El Paso County, Illinois and Toronto also holding similar BTS celebrations.
Kang Sang-heon

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