BTS Draws 150,000 Fans Over 3 Sold-Out Nights in Lima

Light sticks glowing across a packed Lima stadium at sunset

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As of October 12, 2026, BTS has wrapped three nights in Lima, Peru, their first-ever concerts in the country, playing to more than 150,000 fans. The two originally planned shows and one added date all sold out. Peruvian officials and the local chamber of commerce expect a significant boost to tourism and spending.

150,000+Total attendance across three Lima shows

3 showsSold-out dates, including the added show

About 25 billion won (~$19M)Peru trade and tourism ministry's projected tourism impact

About 78 billion won (~$59M)Lima Chamber of Commerce's upper-end estimate of economic activity

Key points

BTS performed at Estadio San Marcos in Lima on Oct. 7, 9 and 10 (local time).
Their agency says total attendance topped 150,000, with every show, including the added date, selling out.
Peru's trade and tourism ministry projected a tourism impact of about 25 billion won (roughly $19 million), while the Lima Chamber of Commerce estimated up to 78 billion won (roughly $59 million) in broader economic activity.
The South American leg continues with Santiago, Chile; La Plata, Argentina; and São Paulo, Brazil.

This was BTS's first full concert in Peru. The shows took place at Estadio San Marcos in Lima, starting Oct. 7 and continuing on the 9th and 10th. Their agency says the three-night total came in just over 150,000.

Only two nights were originally scheduled. Tickets went so fast that a third was added, and it sold out too. The crowd kept up wave after wave of fan chants and sing-alongs, and the members answered with "I love you" in Spanish.

The members said they were blown away by the local fans' energy and wished they'd come sooner. Jimin, who turns 31 on Oct. 13, got a roar when he said he'd carry the love from the other side of the world with him.

The economics drew attention, too. Before the shows, Peru's trade and tourism ministry estimated that more than 50,000 visitors from outside Lima would come, putting the tourism boost at nearly $19 million. The Lima Chamber of Commerce said that once you add up tickets, hotels, food, transport, sightseeing and official merchandise, activity could reach as much as 200 million soles.

Getting-there data told a similar story. Citing figures from ride-hailing company Cabify, local daily El Comercio reported that ride requests toward the stadium on opening night ran up to 15 times normal, then spiked up to 48 times right after the show ended. BTS now continues its world tour, Arirang, which kicked off in April, with Santiago dates on Oct. 14, 16 and 17, followed by La Plata and São Paulo.

In Korea right nowKorean broadcasters, telecom outlets and entertainment media have been running updates from Lima nonstop. Two things stood out: BTS sold out an added show in a market they'd never played, and Peru's government and business community published economic estimates before the first note was sung. For many readers, it's a sign of how a K-pop world tour can move local economies and even transportation demand in South America.

FAQ

When and where did BTS play in Peru?

They performed at Estadio San Marcos in Lima on Oct. 7, 9 and 10, local time. It was their first concert in Peru since their debut.

How many people attended?

According to BTS's agency, the three-night total topped 150,000. Only two nights were originally planned, but a third was added, and all three sold out.

What's next on the tour after Lima?

BTS plays Santiago, Chile, on Oct. 14, 16 and 17, then heads to La Plata, Argentina, and São Paulo, Brazil, to continue the South American leg.