Florida ARMY, the wait is finally over! BTS are kicking off the U.S. leg of their ARIRANG World Tour in Tampa this weekend, with three exciting nights in store for the Raymond James Stadium on April 25, 26 and 28. The group’s return to the stage follows a nearly four-year hiatus, and fans can expect plenty of songs from their record-breaking new album along with throwback favorites.
Expect nothing less than a spectacle, with Tampa Mayor Jane Castor announcing that the city will be lit up in purple to welcome the tour. Other unexpected travel hubs like Tampa International Airport will be glowing purple as well to greet the thousands of fans flying in for the North American kickoff.
If you were lucky enough to score tickets, here’s what you need to know ahead of the Florida shows, including songs, the bag policy and more.
Which songs will BTS perform in Tampa for their ARIRANG Tour?
After thrilling stops in Goyang and Tokyo, fans can get a good idea of what’s to come on their Tampa setlist.
Act I
- Hooligan
- Aliens
- Run BTS
- they don’t know ’bout us
- Like Animals
- FAKE LOVE
- SWIM
- Merry Go Round
Act II
- 2.0
- NORMAL
- Not Today
- MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix)
- FYA
- Burning Up (Fire)
- Body to Body
- IDOL
Encore
- Come Over
- Butter
- Dynamite
- [Surprise songs]
- Please
- Into the Sun
As you can see, there are surprise tracks! BTS change up the setlist at each stop to include two throwback tracks. So far on the tour, these pairs have included Mikrokosmos/I Need U, Spring Day/Run, Save ME/Crystal Snow and Dope/For You. What are you hoping to hear in Tampa?
What’s the bag policy at Raymond James Stadium for the BTS concert?
Unlike other concert venues, Raymond James Stadium doesn’t allow standard clear stadium bags so you’ll want to plan ahead. The stadium enforces a no bag policy for all its events, although guests are permitted to bring just one clutch purse no larger than 4.5” x 6.5.”. It doesn’t need to be clear, but it cannot exceed these dimensions.
Light sticks are permitted, of course! But extra batteries for them are usually not permitted inside the stadium, so make sure yours has fresh batteries before you head out or snag some at the merch table.
What time will the shows start in Tampa?
Gates are set to open at 5:30 p.m. on all three days, with BTS expected to start at 8 p.m. For more information and parking, visit the stadium website.
