Missed out on BTS concert tickets? Well, December isn’t a complete write-off just yet.
Singapore is getting a month-long BTS takeover, complete with fireworks, themed light shows, art installations and even a rave. Running from 1 to 31 December 2026, BTS THE CITY ARIRANG Singapore will turn some of the island’s best-known attractions into experiences inspired by the K-pop superstars.
Announced on 19 October by the Singapore Tourism Board in partnership with HYBE, the event marks the first and only Southeast Asian stop of BTS THE CITY ARIRANG. The concept made its debut in Seoul in March 2026 before heading to Las Vegas, Busan, London and New York.
And Singapore isn’t doing things by halves, either. From Jewel Changi Airport to Sentosa, there’ll be plenty to keep ARMYs occupied throughout December.
What to expect at BTS THE CITY ARIRANG Singapore
For starters, Jewel Changi Airport’s iconic Rain Vortex will host a themed light and music show, while the new Exploria immersive attraction at Mandai Wildlife Reserve will receive a special BTS-inspired makeover. Art lovers can head to National Gallery Singapore, where an art trail will pair BTS music with works from the Pop after Pop: Art around Us exhibition. Over at the National Museum of Singapore, visitors can expect themed light and sound installations.
Those after something a little louder can make their way to Universal Studios Singapore, where a fireworks display choreographed to BTS music will be accompanied by other themed experiences around the park. Sentosa is also getting in on the action with a BTS-themed rave, drone show, themed race and immersive installations. Meanwhile, The Kallang will feature interactive experiences spread across multiple themed zones.
Naturally, a BTS celebration wouldn’t be complete without somewhere to dance. Zouk Singapore will host special opening and closing night takeovers, with dedicated music and experiential programming. And if all that isn’t enough, Singapore’s skyline is joining the celebrations too. From 8 to 22 December, landmarks around Marina Bay and the Singapore River will light up in ARIRANG red every night.
Where to experience BTS THE CITY ARIRANG Singapore
Here’s a quick look at the locations confirmed so far:
- Jewel Changi Airport: Themed light and music show at the Rain Vortex
- Mandai Wildlife Reserve: BTS-themed takeover of Exploria
- National Gallery Singapore: Art trail featuring BTS music and Pop after Pop: Art around Us
- National Museum of Singapore: Themed light and sound installations
- Universal Studios Singapore: Fireworks choreographed to BTS music and other themed experiences
- Sentosa Island: Rave, drone show, themed race and immersive installations
- The Kallang: Interactive experiences across themed zones
- Zouk Singapore: Opening and closing night takeovers
- Marina Bay and Singapore River: Nightly ARIRANG red illuminations from 8 to 22 December 2026
Further details, including the schedules, ticketing arrangements and admission prices for individual experiences, have yet to be announced.
(Hero and featured image credit: @bts.bighitofficial via Instgram/ Big Hit Entertainment)
Note : The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.