BTS performs three Tampa concerts as part of ARIRANG world tour

5 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Apr 24

The KPop group will play in Tampa on April 25, 26, and 28 before continuing to El Paso and other U.S. cities, with ticket prices starting at $58.
BTS merchandise, including the popular ARMY Bomb light stick, is mostly sold out online, with resale prices reaching $79. The tour covers 34 cities and 82 concerts through March 2027.
Fans of all ages, including 82-year-old Linda Goldman, are attending the Tampa shows, highlighting BTS’s broad appeal and the community their music fosters.

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