K-pop group BTS has completed the European leg of its BTS Arirang Tour Europe, attracting a total of 717,000 concertgoers across five countries. The tour concluded with two large performances in Paris, where the group returned to one of Europe’s biggest stadiums after several years.
According to the group’s agency, BigHit Music, the European concerts covered Madrid, Brussels, London, Munich, and Paris. BTS performed two shows in each city, allowing thousands of fans to see the group live during its latest world tour.
The final performances took place on Friday and Saturday at Stade de France in Paris. The concerts marked BTS’s first appearance at the stadium in seven years. The venue also hosted the closing performances of the group’s 2019 European tour.
Each Paris concert welcomed about 92,000 fans, making them the largest single-show audiences of the European tour. The stadium was filled with supporters from France and many other countries who traveled to attend the performances.
During the concert, BTS thanked fans for their continued support throughout the European tour. The members said they were grateful for the warm welcome they received in every city and described the experience as unforgettable.
The group also shared their appreciation for Paris. They praised the city’s culture, food, fashion, and the enthusiasm of their fan community. The members said they hope to return to the French capital in the future.
Group leader RM addressed the audience in French during the concert and described Paris as a magical city. His remarks received loud cheers from the crowd, adding to the emotional atmosphere of the evening.
The Paris concerts also attracted several notable guests. French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron attended Friday’s performance, highlighting the group’s international popularity and cultural influence.
Fans filled the stadium hours before the concerts began. Many arrived wearing BTS-themed clothing, carrying light sticks, and displaying banners celebrating the group’s return to France.
French media praised the performances after the concerts. Reviews highlighted the group’s strong stage presence, high-energy production, and the close connection between BTS and its fans throughout the show.
Commentators also noted the emotional moments shared between the performers and the audience. Large singalongs, synchronized fan chants, and colorful light displays created a memorable concert experience inside the stadium.
The European leg formed an important part of the ongoing Arirang world tour. By visiting five major cities, BTS performed for hundreds of thousands of fans across the region while continuing one of the group’s largest international concert schedules.
Music industry observers say the strong attendance demonstrates BTS’s lasting popularity in Europe. Large stadium crowds across multiple countries reflect continued global demand for the group’s live performances.
Following the conclusion of the European concerts, BTS continued its busy international schedule with another major appearance. The group headlined the halftime entertainment during the FIFA World Cup 2026 final in New Jersey, United States.
The performance brought BTS together with internationally recognized music stars Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber during one of the world’s most-watched sporting events. Their appearance introduced the group to a global television audience while extending the reach of the Arirang tour beyond traditional concert venues.
The combination of successful stadium concerts and high-profile international performances has made this stage of the tour one of the group’s most significant in recent years.
With the European leg now complete, BTS moves forward with the next destinations on its world tour. Fans around the world continue to follow the group’s performances as it visits additional countries and reaches new audiences.
The sold-out concerts across Europe once again highlighted BTS’s global appeal. Strong attendance, enthusiastic fan support, and positive reviews from audiences and media helped bring the European chapter of the Arirang world tour to a memorable close, reinforcing the group’s position as one of the world’s leading live music acts.
