BTS World Tour in Paris

The Paris leg of the BTS Arirang world tour served as the finale for the group's European dates, following record-breaking shows in London and Munich. Held at the Stade de France, the concerts saw unprecedented attendance, with reports indicating 88,000 attendees on the first night and up to 92,000 on the second night after the stadium floor was opened to fans. The setlist featured new tracks from the 'Arirang' album, including 'Hooligan' and 'Body to Body,' alongside established global hits such as 'Idol' and 'Fire.'

High-profile attendees included French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, who were seen in the audience using the group's official 'ARMY Bomb' light sticks. President Macron later shared a welcome message for the group on social media. Media outlets noted the timing of the performance coincided with the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and France, framing the event as a symbol of cultural friendship.

In addition to the musical performance, the shows highlighted major fashion collaborations, with members V and Jimin wearing custom-designed stage outfits from Celine and Dior, respectively. Immediately following the conclusion of the Paris dates, the group traveled to New Jersey in the United States to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show on July 19.