The stage is set for tonight’s BTS concert — the first of two performances at Sun Bowl Stadium.
More than 40,000 fans are expected to watch the international music group perform in the stadium carved into our beloved Franklin Mountains on Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3 as part of the BTS world tour ‘ARIRANG.’
Doors to the Sun Bowl opened at 5:30 p.m. for general ticket sales, though fans with VIP tickets could check into the stadium from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Here’s what to know about tonight’s schedule:
When is the BTS concert in El Paso?
BTS will perform two shows in El Paso on Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3 as part of the BTS world tour ‘ARIRANG.’
What time does BTS go on stage?
BTS should take the stage at about 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 2.
How long is a BTS concert?
A BTS concert typically lasts between 2.5 to 3 hours, according to Vivid Seats. The tour does not appear to have an opening act.
What will the BTS stage look like?
BTS’s world tour features a 360-degree, in-the-round stage design, Vivid Seats states on its FAQ.
“This setup places the stage at the center of the venue, with the audience surrounding it on all sides for a more immersive concert experience,” the website says.
El Paso Times captured images of the Sun Bowl being assembled a day ahead of BTS concerts in El Paso.
BTS setlist 2026
The following is the setlist from their concert on April 26 in Tampa. The band appears to follow a similar setlist so far in its performances.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: What time does the BTS concert start? Details on schedule at Sun Bowl
Reporting by Natassia Paloma, El Paso Times / El Paso Times
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