Unveiling 13(B)TS: The Complete Day-by-Day Guide to BTS FESTA 2026

June has officially arrived, and for the global fandom, that means the most anticipated annual celebration is finally underway. Yesterday, Big Hit Music set social media ablaze by revealing the official, highly detailed roadmap for FESTA 2026, celebrating the group's historic 13th anniversary since their debut back on June 13, 2013.

This year’s festival is uniquely meaningful, wrapped in the brilliant theme "13(B)TS". Visually, the graphic features a clever play on words where the letter "B" is shaped to look exactly like the number 13. In numerology and storytelling, a 12-year journey typically signifies the completion of a full, perfect cycle. Pushing forward into year 13 represents the official launch of a brand-new, unwritten chapter for the fully reunited seven members.

To make sure you don't miss a single second of the free content, variety drops, and musical surprises, here is your definitive day-by-day survival guide to the 2026 FESTA timeline:

• June 4 – BTS Family Photo: The festivities kick off with a beloved, long-standing signature tradition kept alive since 2014. This year's drop is incredibly special, as it marks a rare occasion where all seven members will appear in a fresh, stylized studio portrait collection together following their return from hiatus.

• June 5 – 'Hooligan' Official Performance Video: Get ready to stream! The group is delivering a high-energy, official choreography performance video for "Hooligan," one of the most powerful and heavily praised tracks from their fifth studio album, ARIRANG.

• June 7 & 8 – 'Normal Log' & '13 Side Film': Shifting from high-octane performances to deep, intimate storytelling, these consecutive days will offer fans an introspective, behind-the-scenes look into the raw thoughts, backstage journals, and current mindset of the members as they navigate this new chapter.

• June 10 & 11 – Run BTS! 2.0 (Teaser & Episode 1): The group's iconic variety show is getting a massive upgrade. A fast-paced teaser drops on Wednesday the 10th, followed by the full premiere of the brand-new, chaotic format on Thursday the 11th.

• June 12 – 'Come Over' Official Digital Release & Limited Vinyl: In a massive surprise twist, the rare track "Come Over"—which was previously locked behind the physical deluxe vinyl version of ARIRANG—is hitting all global streaming platforms alongside a brand-new official lyric video. Simultaneously, the limited-edition ARIRANG Picture Disc Vinyl will officially hit shelves.

• June 12 & 13 – ARIRANG World Tour in Busan: The festival moves completely offline for a massive, two-night hometown stadium celebration at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium.

• June 13 – 20130613 Congratulations: The grand finale lands on the exact calendar day of their 2013 debut, wrapping up a two-week whirlwind of celebrations in a direct, emotional tribute to the day the journey started.

Collector's Note: With the anniversary era fully underway, make sure your collection shelves are ready for the massive influx of limited Festa memorabilia, anniversary prints, and physical vinyl drops coming later this month.