K-pop fans take over Chicago for BTS World Tour 'Arirang' at Soldier Field

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo

Thursday, August 27, 2026 1:34PM

BTS World Tour at Chicago's Solider Field

BTS' ARMY is taking over Chicago for the group's sold-out world tour concerts.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- K-pop fans were spotted lining up early ahead of the sold-out BTS World Tour concert at Chicago's Soldier Field on Thursday.

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Chicago emergency officials are warning about big crowds and traffic closures this weekend.

By 7 a.m. fans were spotted at Soldier Field lining up for merchandise. The store will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The K-pop group is expected to draw tens of thousands of fans Thursday and Friday night.

Here's a sneak peek at the stage:

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Solder Field parking lots open at 4 p.m. Gates to the show open at 6 p.m. and showtime is 8 p.m.

For those planning to use public transit, the CTA #146 Bus & #130 Bus, the CTA L Station at Roosevelt, and the 18th Street Metra Station all lead to Soldier Field.

The venue has a strict bag policy, so its best to be prepared:

Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags are accepted; they must not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" or 30.5 x 15.25 x 30.5 cm.

No buckles, grommets/hardware or décor can be concealing any part of the bag.

One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag. Logo can only be on one side of the bag.

Small, non-clear bags that do not exceed 4.5" x 6.5" in size, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium with a clear plastic bag.

Non-clear backpacks are NOT permitted.

To see the full bag policy and medical exemptions, click here.

Fans might even be able to see the partial lunar eclipse happening Thursday night.

Other events happening this weekend are the Chicago House Music Festival & Conference at Millennium Park, Taste of Greektown, the PAWS Chicago 5K Walk/Run for Their Lives, Edgewater Music Fest, Edison Park Fest, The Fray & Dashboard Confessional at Huntington Bank Pavilion, Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field and the Navy Pier Summer Fireworks.

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