From drone shows and fan villages at Sentosa to BTS-themed museum activities, stamp rallies, merchandise pop-ups, food collaborations, and transport, here's where ARMYs can find the celebrations throughout December.
Fans outside the concert venue for BTS' first world tour concert at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, South Korea, in April 2026. (Photo: Reuters/Kim Soo-hyeon)
Fans outside the concert venue for BTS' first world tour concert at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, South Korea, in April 2026. (Photo: Reuters/Kim Soo-hyeon)
ARMYs, your December just got considerably busier.
With K-pop stars BTS set to perform four sold-out concerts at Singapore's National Stadium on Dec 17, 19, 20 and 22, the celebrations won't just be limited to the concert venue.
From Dec 1 to 31, BTS The City Arirang Singapore will bring a series of BTS-themed activities across the island, including fan villages, merchandise pop-ups, drone shows, dance parties, light installations, a stamp rally at select venues and food collaborations.
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and BTS' agency Hybe revealed the expanded programme on Tuesday (Nov 10), with more details outlined on the group's official Weverse platform.
Singapore is the first and only Southeast Asian stop of BTS The City Arirang in 2026. Here's what to know and expect about the activities:
BTS The City Arirang Singapore will run from Dec 1 to 31, 2026. (Photo: BigHit Music)
1. RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA: FAN VILLAGE, FIREWORKS, AND POP-UPS
Resorts World Sentosa will host several of the programme's biggest activities, including a BTS fan village, themed attractions and fireworks.
The BTS The City Arirang Fan Village will take place at the Resorts World Convention Centre from Dec 16 to 22, between 11am and 10pm daily.
A separate BTS Pop-Up: Arirang merchandise store will also operate at the convention centre during the same period. Entry arrangements for the pop-up have yet to be confirmed.
Fans visiting Universal Studios Singapore can catch the BTS The City Arirang Lightscape at the Ancient Egypt zone, near Revenge of the Mummy, from Dec 4, 2026, to Jan 3, 2027. The display begins at 7.30pm daily and requires a valid theme park admission ticket.
There will also be BTS-themed fireworks over Lake Hollywood on selected nights:
The Dec 21 fireworks will be part of a special BTS The City Arirang Night Out, which runs from 8pm until 1am the following morning.
Tickets are required for the Fan Village and Night Out, while regular Universal Studios Singapore admission is required for the Lightscape and fireworks.
Visa cardholders will receive presale access on Nov 10 and 11 for selected activities, including the Fan Village and Night Out. At the Fan Village, spending at least S$35 using a Visa card will also qualify visitors for a limited-edition merchandise redemption.
For fans planning an overnight stay, themed accommodation experiences will be available from Dec 15 to 23 at Hotel Ora, Equarius Hotel and The Laurus.
Part 1 of the map of BTS The City Arirang Singapore. (Photo: BTS Weverse)
Part 2 of the map of BTS The City Arirang Singapore. (Photo: BTS Weverse)
2. SENTOSA: DRONE SHOWS, A BEACH RUN AND BTS-THEMED TRANSPORT
Elsewhere on Sentosa, fans can head to Palawan Beach for a series of outdoor activities.
The BTS The City Arirang Rave & Drone Party runs from Dec 18 to 20, between 5.30pm and 10.30pm at Palawan Green and Palawan Beach.
Live DJ performances begin at 7.30pm, followed by a drone show from 8.30pm to 8.40pm. Tickets are required, with Visa cardholders eligible for a 10 per cent discount.
Those who prefer a workout can join the BTS The City Arirang Run on Dec 12. The event runs from 3.30pm to 10.30pm, with the race beginning at 5pm and an after-race party from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Tickets are also required, with a 5 per cent discount for Visa cardholders.
From Dec 4 to 31, visitors can also check out a giant BTS-themed inflatable at Palawan Beach, along with photo installations at Central Beach Bazaar and Palawan Green. These will be available during operating hours, from 7am to 10.30pm.
A BTS-themed tape hammock installation will also be available at Sensoryscape during the same period.
Even the journey around Sentosa will get a BTS-themed makeover. The Sentosa Express will feature BTS-themed designs from Dec 4 to 31, operating from 7am to midnight, while themed cable cars on the Sentosa Line will run from 8.45am to 10pm. Tickets are required for both transport experiences.
Fans can also take a BTS-themed speedboat between mainland Singapore and Sentosa from Dec 16 to 22. The BTS The City Ride The Wave service operates from 9am to 10pm, with departures every 30 minutes. Boarding points include Marina South Pier, Ola Beach Club at Siloso Beach and Resorts World Sentosa. Tickets are required.
3. NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE: ART TRAILS, MERCHANDISE AND THEMED DINING
For ARMYs who enjoy art as much as music, National Gallery Singapore will host several BTS-related activities throughout December.
The Pop After Pop: BTS The City Arirang Art Trail runs from Dec 11 to 31, between 10am and 7pm.
The trail spans several Gallery spaces, including the City Hall Chamber, special exhibition galleries and The Ngee Ann Kongsi Concourse Gallery. Tickets are required to participate in the art trail, although visitors can access its stamp rally without purchasing a trail ticket.
A BTS-themed photo booth will also be available at the Supreme Court Foyer from Dec 11 to 31, between 10am and 7pm. Visitors must hold an Art Trail or Gallery Rave ticket to use it.
On Dec 18 and 19, the Gallery's Singapore Courtyard will host BTS The City Arirang Gallery Rave from 8pm to 11pm. Tickets are required, with the first 50 eligible Visa cardholders at each rave receiving a 10 per cent discount.
For those looking to shop, BTS Pop-Up: Arirang will operate at the Supreme Court Terrace from Dec 4 to 31.
Several dining outlets within the Gallery will also introduce BTS-inspired menus from Dec 11 to 31, including Bakery Brera, Rempapa and Milli Sky Dining, Bar & Lounge.