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Sentosa Is Going All Out For BTS With Drone Shows, Beach Parties And A Fan Village This December

13th Nov 2026
Written by:
Gracie Stewart
Singapore and Bali Editor | Urban List

BTS fans, it’s time to make plans for Sentosa. The island is set to become the biggest stop in Singapore for BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SINGAPORE, with Sentosa Development Corporation and Resorts World Sentosa teaming up for a month-long programme of immersive installations, beachside celebrations, fan experiences and after-dark entertainment. Running from 4 to 31 December 2026, the island-wide takeover will also extend into Resorts World Sentosa until 3 January 2027.

Over at Palawan Beach, a nearly 10-metre-tall BTS pixel art inflatable will take centre stage, with the beachfront transformed into a fan hangout complete with parasols, tables and DJ sets. Things ramp up from 18 to 20 December with the BTS THE CITY ARIRANG Rave & Drone Party, featuring local K-pop DJ DJ RAW and a 1,500-strong drone light show set to BTS music. Fans keen to get moving can also sign up for the BTS THE CITY ARIRANG Run at Sentosa on 12 December, a 3km route starting at Palawan Green with exclusive race merchandise.

BTS at Sentosa
Image credit: BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SINGAPORE | Supplied

There will be plenty more to explore around the island, including five themed photo installations at locations such as Central Beach Bazaar and Palawan Green, BTS-branded cable cars and Sentosa Express trains, and tape hammocks at Sensoryscape. Over at Resorts World Sentosa, the official BTS THE CITY ARIRANG Fan Village will take over Resorts World Convention Centre from 16 to 22 December. Expect interactive team challenges, photo opportunities and dedicated PLAY, TASTE and BEAUTY zones, where fans can get stuck into Korean-inspired food and drinks, photo booths, hair tinsels and face gems.

For those who prefer their K-pop celebrations after dark, Universal Studios Singapore is hosting BTS THE CITY ARIRANG Night Out on 21 December, from 8pm to 1am. The after-hours event will include access to selected rides, food and drink offerings, fan games, a dance showcase and sets from Korean DJ sensation DJ JAGI. There will also be themed fireworks set to music, while the BTS THE CITY ARIRANG Lightscape will illuminate the façade of Revenge of the Mummy with projection mapping every night from 4 December to 3 January 2027, from 7.30pm.

Want to make a proper getaway of it? Resorts World Sentosa is also rolling out themed stays at Hotel Ora and Equarius Hotel, alongside a Signature Stay Experience at The Laurus, complete with specially designed room touches and exclusive merchandise. There's even a limited-edition sharing box featuring a mix of Korean and Singaporean flavours, priced at S$45++, available at selected RWS restaurants including Horatio, Syun, Quan and Kamon. With activations happening across the island throughout December, there's plenty of reason for ARMY to make a day (or a weekend) of it.

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Main image credit: BTS | Instagram