BTS in Maryland: What to Expect at the 'ARIRANG' World Tour and How to Get There

BTS will make its Baltimore debut this week, bringing the "ARIRANG" World Tour to M&T Bank Stadium for two sold-out shows on Aug. 10 and 11.

Both concerts begin at 8 p.m. and will mark BTS' first solo performances in Maryland and the first K-POP concerts held at the home of the Baltimore Ravens.

By now, fans following the tour in North America have a pretty good idea of how the night will unfold. The show runs for a little over two hours and moves between songs from BTS' latest album, "ARIRANG," and tracks from across the group's catalog. "Run BTS," "FAKE LOVE," "Not Today," "MIC Drop," "Fire" and "IDOL" are all part of the main set, while "Butter" and "Dynamite" come later in the night.

What fans don't know is which two surprise songs Baltimore will get.

BTS has been switching up two songs during the encore each night, with the choices reaching deep into the group's catalog. Fans in East Rutherford heard "Autumn Leaves" and "Go Go," while the Foxborough shows featured "Paradise" and "No More Dream" one night, followed by "Make It Right" and "N.O" the next. The changing pair has quickly become one of the most anticipated parts of each show, giving fans something new to look forward to at every stop.

Fans may also want to pay attention to how the show uses the stadium itself. Instead of putting the stage at one end of the field, BTS performs from a 360-degree setup in the middle. The members move around its different sections throughout the night, so there isn't one side of the stadium that they perform toward the entire time.

The stage also carries details tied to the "ARIRANG" album. At its center is a pavilion modeled after Gyeonghoeru, a traditional hall at Seoul's Gyeongbokgung Palace that was once used to host royal banquets and important state events. The four extended sections of the stage take inspiration from the trigrams on the Korean flag. Korean influences continue throughout the show's visuals and performances, with elements of calligraphy, traditional masks and dance woven into the production.

One of the clearest examples comes during "Body to Body." The performance incorporates the melody of the Korean folk song "Arirang," along with ribbons and flags, bringing the album's theme of roots and identity directly into the stadium show.

Before You Head to M&T Bank Stadium

Fans should plan for extra travel time around M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore transportation officials are expecting heavy traffic and limited parking for both sold-out shows, with road closures around the stadium beginning at about 3 p.m.

Parking lots and RavensWalk open at 2 p.m., VIP Gate A West opens at 4 p.m. and general gates open at 5:30 p.m. Fans without an official stadium parking pass are encouraged to use public transportation or commercial garages and lots rather than parking in nearby residential areas.

For those taking public transit, a late-night MARC Camden Line train will depart Camden Station at 11:55 p.m. after each concert. Additional Light Rail shuttle buses will also run, while Lot O will serve as the designated area for drop-offs and pick-ups.

Fans should also keep the stadium's entry rules in mind. M&T Bank Stadium is cashless, mobile tickets are required and the NFL clear bag policy will be in effect.

And while most of the setlist can be predicted before BTS takes the stage, those two encore slots can't. For fans heading to Baltimore, that may be the part of the night worth keeping spoiler-free.