BTS World Tour 'ARIRANG' in Kaohsiung: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Kaohsiung)

Three nights under Toyo Ito’s dragon roof

BTS bring the ‘ARIRANG’ world tour to Kaohsiung for three shows. The dates are November 19, 21 and 22, 2026, with November 20 left free. All three are at Kaohsiung National Stadium, the curved horseshoe built for the 2009 World Games.

Japanese architect Toyo Ito designed it as a spiralling, dragon-like shell. Its steel roof is covered in solar panels. That roof shelters the stands, but the field sits open to the sky. In November, southern Taiwan is in its dry season and evenings are mild, so a light layer is usually enough.

Confirm timing, seating maps and tickets on the official BTS and promoter channels. Stick to authorised sellers; resale listings for a stadium run this size draw scams.

Reaching Zuoying by rail

The stadium sits in Zuoying District, on Kaohsiung’s northern edge. Rail is the only sensible way to get there.

• MRT: Take the Red Line to World Games/National Sports Complex Station (R17). The stadium is a short walk from the exits.
• From Taipei: The High Speed Rail ends at Zuoying Station. That station is also MRT R16, one stop from R17.
• From Kaohsiung International Airport: The Red Line runs straight from the airport (R4) up to R17, with no changes.
• Taoyuan arrivals: Take the airport MRT to HSR Taoyuan, then go south on the High Speed Rail.

Stay near Zuoying HSR or along the Red Line. That keeps the trip back to your bed to one train.

Working the stadium crowd

Taiwan’s concert crowds queue in tidy single lines and follow staff direction. The fastest way through is to do the same.

• Load your fare first. Top up an EasyCard or iPASS before the show. The ticket machines at R17 jam after the encore.
• Consider walking one stop. Zuoying (R16) is reachable on foot and often moves faster than the R17 platform crush.
• Pack light. Stadium shows usually restrict bag size and outside items, so check the venue rules on your ticket provider’s page.
• ARMY Bomb: Bring your official lightstick paired to the right seat. It’s what turns the stands into a synchronised light show.
• Convenience stores: 7-Eleven and FamilyMart are everywhere near Zuoying for water, snacks and a phone charger.

If you’re doing two nights, buy food and water before you queue. Lines for the stadium kiosks run long.

Filling the gap day, November 20

The free day between shows is easy to use in Kaohsiung.

• Lotus Pond: This is just south of Zuoying. The Dragon and Tiger Pagodas stand on the water; you enter through the dragon’s mouth and leave through the tiger’s.
• Pier-2 Art Center: Old harbour warehouses near Yanchengpu Station (O2) on the Orange Line, now holding murals, installations and shops.
• Ruifeng Night Market: Near Kaohsiung Arena Station (R14) on the Red Line. Locals eat here in the evenings, and it’s on the same line as the stadium.
• Cijin Island: A short ferry ride from Gushan pier, with seafood stalls and a beach.

Hotels around Zuoying HSR and the central Red Line fill quickly for a three-night stadium run. Book your room as soon as you have tickets.