As of September 20, 2026, BTS closed out night one of a major music festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, their label said. The seven members performed four songs back to back, including the title track from their fifth studio album, marking their first time on that festival's stage in about six years. The group said the set was meant to signal a new chapter for BTS.
Key points
- The show took place at an indoor arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on the evening of September 18 local time.
- BTS opened with the title track from their latest studio album before performing three more songs.
- Each song featured different visuals on the arena's massive screens, including waves, a city skyline, space, and comets.
- A girl group from the same label is set to become the first K-pop girl group to perform at the festival on night two.
The seven-member group returned to the center stage of a major US festival after a long absence. According to the group's label, BTS closed out the festival's multi-artist opening night, taking the final slot of the evening. Given that their last appearance at this festival came before the pandemic, it marked the end of a considerable gap.
The setlist notably led with tracks from their newly released album. They opened against a backdrop of rippling water visuals on the arena's massive screens, followed by a song set against the glittering nighttime skyline of the host city. As the set moved into older hits, the screens showed a journey from a narrow passage out into vast space, before the performance closed with an image of seven fireballs falling across a desert landscape — a visual echo of the group's seven members.
During preparations, the members reportedly expressed gratitude to the fans who have supported them over the years. They were said to be especially struck that the crowd sang along even though most of their songs are in Korean.
A number of top artists across genres also performed at the festival alongside BTS. On night two, a girl group from the same label is set to take the stage — reportedly the first time a K-pop girl group has performed at the festival, following in the footsteps of their label's senior act.
FAQ
What kind of festival is this?
It's one of the major annual US music festivals that brings together top pop artists across genres, held over two days at an indoor arena in Las Vegas.
Why is this billed as a return after six years?
The group's last appearance at this same festival was in 2020, and they hadn't performed there since.
Who's performing on night two?
A girl group from the same label takes the stage on night two, marking what's described as the first K-pop girl group performance at this festival.
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