Spark Arena

At our heart is a superb performance space, attracting the biggest names in the world of sports & entertainment since 2007. With fixed, removable and retractable seating configurations we are able to host an audience of over 12,000 people for a diverse range of events, including: • Major international concerts, with artists as diverse as Beyonce, J.Cole, Metallica, and our own home-grown Lorde. • Family shows such as Walking With Dinosaurs Arena Spectacular, and regular visits by Cirque du Soleil. • Major sporting events; International Netball, Basketball, Wrestling, BMX, Ice Hockey and Ice Shows. • Large-scale community events and Expos. • Conferences, Balls, Banquets & Business Functions. Along with large-scale concerts and events, Spark Arena's strength lies in its ability be configured into intimate modes, scaling exactly to accommodate audiences from 1,800 to 12,000 in the main arena, and 100-300 in the Tuning Fork events space. With a convenient central location, Spark Arena is within walking distance from the Auckland City Centre and the major public transport hubs: Britomart railway station & bus terminal and the downtown ferry terminal. More than just a building for hire, Spark Arena's in-house management team has a long track record in international events management, and is proactive in helping each event fulfill its unique potential.