Well, BTS Army looks like this is your moment! The global supergroup will perform at Sun Bowl Stadium on May 2 and May 3, marking one of the biggest concert announcements the city has seen in years. For fans, it’s a dream come true. For El Paso, it’s another major moment on a growing list of can’t-miss events.
BTS Announced for the Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso
The Sun Bowl has become a destination for massive concerts, and BTS joining that list is a big deal.
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Back in June, Coldplay played two nights at the stadium, drawing huge crowds and generating an estimated $34.7 million in local spending, according to city officials. Hotels filled up, restaurants stayed busy, and the city saw firsthand what a global act can do for the local economy.
With two BTS shows now on the calendar, the excitement- and impact- feels very familiar.
El Paso’s Online Reactions Quickly Took Off
As soon as the announcement dropped, El Paso did what it does best: went straight to the comments.
Reactions poured in from every corner of the internet, ranging from pure excitement to the kind of humor only locals could come up with. Some fans were already planning outfits and travel. Others were still processing how one of the biggest groups in the world is headed to the Borderland. If you’ve ever watched a game or concert from the mountain overlooking the stadium, you already know exactly what that means…