An array of sensational international artists are set to play gigs right here in Auckland this year. From Spark Arena to Mt Smart Stadium, world-famous popstars will bring your favourite sounds to the heart of Auckland. Here’s 10 unmissable international artists to see in Auckland this year ahead.
1. Elton John
Say farewell to everyone’s favourite rocket man, Elton John, who will play in Auckland for the very last time. The Farewell Yellow Brick Road World Tour takes place at Mt Smart Stadium on January 28 at 7.30pm. Better hurry if you want the last remaining tickets on Ticketmaster.
📍Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
2. Ed Sheeran
On February 10 and 11, glorifying British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran will return to New Zealand after a five year break. Read all about his upcoming Mathematics Tour or buy tickets here.
📍Eden Park, Reimers Avenue, Kingsland, Auckland 1024
3. Vengaboys
On February 4, the vengabus is literally coming for the party of the year at Spark Arena in honour of their 25th anniversary. Jam along to the absolute best of the late 90s and early 2000s with the gang, who will be joined by special guests Whigfield, Alice DJ, N-Trance and plenty more. Read further about the Vengaboys Tour here.
📍Spark Arena, Auckland
4. Lorde
One of New Zealand’s very own international pop artists Lorde is coming to Auckland. Her Solar Power Tour was postponed to early 2023 due to COVID-19. On March 4, sing along to classics like Leader Of A New Regime, Fallen Fruit, California and lots more in the great outdoors.
📍The Outer Fields, Great North Road, Western Springs, Auckland 1022
5. Harry Styles
Grammy-winning global popstar Harry Styles will play in Auckland for his Love on Tour show on March 7. We don’t know what it is about this 28-year-old British superstar, who got his big break from One Direction, but it’s something you can’t miss. Sing along to hit tunes like Watermelon Sugar, As It Was and even a few 1D solo belters. Read all about it here.
📍Mt Smart Stadium, 2 Beasley Avenue, Penrose, Auckland 1061
6. Florence + The Machine
Listen to this world-famous Indie English Rock band as they grace the stages of Auckland on March 21. The Dance Fever Global Tour will feature songs from their latest album such as Free and King as well as some early crowd-pleasing hits like You’ve Got The Love. Get tickets via Ticketmaster.
7. Backstreet Boys
Get ready for a return of your favourite 90s heart-throbs. Wonderfully, the iconic five- Kevin Richardson, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter and Howie Dorough – are back for some nostalgia tunes across New Zealand and Australia. The DNA World Tour is scheduled for March 11 at Spark Arena. Concert gooers can expect global hits such as I Want It That Way, Everybody and more – that we still adore. Read further about the Backstreet Boys concert here.
8. The 1975
British rock band The 1975 are set to bring their bounce to Auckland on April 21. Formed in 2002, they band has gone on to impress music lovers worldwide, and are expected to perform a host of new tracks such as Being Funny In A Foreign Language, as well as all your old favourites like Happiness and I’m In Love With You, to name a few. Tickets can be purchased via Livenation.
📍Spark Arena, Auckland
9. Justin Bieber
Another one of the world’s greatest popstars is expected to return to Auckland after postponing his world tour in December due to illness. Justin Bieber will play at Mt Smart Stadium, however, a new date is yet to be announced. But fans will be treated to famous hits like Holy, Love Yourself and Sorry as part of Justin Bieber’s iconic Justice World Tour.
📍2 Beasley Avenue, Penrose, Auckland 1061
10. Blink-182
Everyone’s favourite punk rockers, are set to make the biggest comeback, when they reunite for the first time in more than 10 years in 2023. The tour will stop in Auckland on February 24, 2024. The iconic trio – Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker – will play plenty of old-school bangers live to the joy of fans. Obviously, you’ve got a while to wait yet but no harm to nabbing your ticket before it sells out. Read further about the Blink-182 Tour and ticket information here.
📍Spark Arena, Auckland