BTS ARIRANG World Tour Toronto: Where to Eat and Drink During BTS Weekend

The BTS ARIRANG World Tour Toronto concerts are bringing ARMY members together this weekend. However, the celebration is not stopping at Rogers Stadium.

BTS will perform in Toronto on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23, 2026. Both shows will begin at 8 p.m.

Meanwhile, several Toronto restaurants and bars are joining the excitement. Fans can enjoy BTS inspired food, cocktails and music throughout the weekend.

The concerts will take place at Rogers Stadium.

For fans without tickets, there are still ways to celebrate. Three Toronto restaurants will offer special BTS inspired experiences.

From Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23, 156 ONE FIVE SIX, Lyla and No Vacancy will feature special menu items. They will also play BTS music throughout the weekend.

BTS ARIRANG World Tour Toronto: What to Know

The BTS ARIRANG World Tour Toronto concerts are set for August 22 and 23. Both shows will take place at Rogers Stadium.

For Toronto ARMY members, the weekend offers more than just the concerts. Several local restaurants are also joining the celebration.

For example, 156 ONE FIVE SIX is located on Queen Street West. Lyla is located near West Queen West. Meanwhile, No Vacancy can be found on Ossington Avenue.

The special dining experiences will run from August 21 through August 23. Therefore, fans can visit before or after the concerts.

They can also celebrate without a concert ticket.

Located on Queen West, 156 ONE FIVE SIX offers modern Korean cuisine.

Chef and partner Myeongseok “MJ” Jeong leads the restaurant. He grew up in Yeosu, South Korea.

Jeong moved to Canada in 2014. He later studied culinary arts at George Brown College.

He also gained experience at several acclaimed Toronto restaurants. These include Canoe, R&D and Canis.

His original restaurant, 156 Cumberland, appeared in the Michelin Guide’s Toronto selection. It did so for three consecutive years.

The restaurant later reopened on Queen West as 156 ONE FIVE SIX.

For BTS ARIRANG World Tour Toronto weekend, guests can try several special dishes and drinks.

Hooligan Highball — $21

A BTS inspired take on the restaurant’s Shiso Highball, featuring Toki whisky, Momotoro peach sake, shiso oleo and soda.

ARIRANG Afterglow — $21

A celebratory spin on the Asian Pear Spritz, combining pear eau de vie, Korean pear, pear oleo, lime, lychee boba and Prosecco.

BTS Naengmyeon — $20

Created specifically for the weekend, this new dish puts a contemporary twist on naengmyeon, Korea’s iconic chilled noodle dish. It is recommended alongside the restaurant’s popular kalbi.

Kalbi Marinated Australian Wagyu Skirt Steak Ssam Platter, 6 oz — $60

Marinated Australian Wagyu skirt steak is served with ssamjang, chimichurri, house pickles, white kimchi, salad and lettuce wraps.

Sujebi Pasta — $38

A contemporary interpretation of Korean comfort food, 156 ONE FIVE SIX’s sujebi pairs hand torn style pasta with U10 scallops, perilla butter, guanciale crumbles and zucchini purée.

For fans continuing their BTS Toronto weekend, Lyla is offering its own celebration.

Executive Chef Daniel Kim leads Lyla’s coastal Mediterranean menu.

Kim has worked at several notable Toronto restaurants. His experience includes Osteria Giulia, Sammarco and Opus.

His cooking combines Mediterranean techniques with Asian and Korean influences.

As a result, Lyla offers a unique option for BTS weekend dining.

Borahae — $25

Named after the BTS associated expression meaning “I purple you,” this vibrant cocktail combines Valley of Mother of God gin, Lillet Blanc, Choya, soju, lychee, yuzu and butterfly pea.

Yukhoe — $25

Lyla’s steak tartare receives a special BTS weekend presentation with anchovy oil, pear gel, sous vide egg yolk and a gochujang Gouda crisp.

SWIM Platter — $95

A renamed version of Lyla’s Grand Plateau, the SWIM Platter is a playful reference to BTS’s “SWIM.”

Designed for sharing, the platter includes caviar bites, oysters, cocktail shrimp, chef’s ceviche, bluefin tuna crudo and accompanying sides.

For more information about Lyla’s regular offerings, visit its official website.

Over on Ossington Avenue, No Vacancy is joining the BTS celebration.

The restaurant features a Korean Italian kitchen led by Chef Brian Kang.

Kang has worked at several Michelin recognized restaurants. His experience includes Benu, DaNico and Don Alfonso 1890.

The restaurant combines Korean flavours with Italian ingredients and techniques.

No Vacancy has also earned recognition for its bar program. It ranked No. 14 on Canada’s 100 Best Bars list.

Additionally, it appeared at No. 82 on the extended North America’s 50 Best Bars list.

Dynamite Bulgogi Arancini — $23

A BTS inspired rename of No Vacancy’s Bulgogi Arancini, this crispy rice dish is filled with marinated beef and Parmigiano Reggiano and served with kimchi aioli.

FIRE Gochujang Poutine — $19

A BTS inspired take on the bar’s poutine, featuring fries, gochujang gravy, scamorza and scallion.

Fans can also order No Vacancy’s existing Korean inspired cocktails.

Buonasera Seoul — $20

Made with soju, dry curaçao, St Germain, clarified citrus, sencha and tonic, the cocktail is served carbonated.

Bae — $23

Bae combines Planteray 3 Stars rum, Boulard Calvados and pear cordial.

Where to Celebrate BTS in Toronto This Weekend

Whether you have concert tickets or not, there are several ways to celebrate BTS in Toronto.

First, fans can enjoy the special menus at 156 ONE FIVE SIX. They can also visit Lyla or No Vacancy.

In addition, all three destinations will play BTS music throughout the weekend.

The special offerings run from Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23, 2026.

Therefore, fans can plan a pre concert meal or post show drinks. They can also visit simply to enjoy the BTS inspired menus.

If you are planning your BTS ARIRANG World Tour Toronto weekend, consider adding these restaurants to your itinerary.

From Korean inspired dishes to themed cocktails, each destination offers something different.

Most importantly, the celebrations give Toronto ARMY members another way to enjoy the excitement surrounding BTS.

This is an independently produced and unofficial BTS inspired dining celebration. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by BTS, HYBE or the ARIRANG World Tour.

Restaurant Information

156 ONE FIVE SIX
156onefivesix.com
Instagram: @onefivesix_156

Lyla
lylatoronto.com
Instagram: @lylatoronto

No Vacancy
novacancybar.ca
Instagram: @novacancyto

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Photo Credits:
156 ONE FIVE SIX: Brian Im and Daniel Neuhaus
Lyla: Lucas Dantas
No Vacancy: Jessica Blaine Smith