A natural amphitheatre beside Western Springs Park on Stadium Road in Western Springs, about three kilometres from central Auckland. It is a concert venue in summer, from October to March, and a sports arena in winter, from April to September. It replaced Western Springs Stadium, and it has a new semi-permanent concert stage that is installed each summer, plus two VIP hosting areas.
The venue's music history includes past performers such as David Bowie, Bob Marley, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, AC/DC and Eminem. Its maximum capacity is 50,000, with music events of up to 30,000 and sport events of up to 5,000. Ponsonby Rugby Club has called Western Springs home for almost 30 years.
Upcoming events listed on the website include the Foo Fighters' Take Cover Tour on 22 January 2027 and the Laneway Festival on 21 February 2027.
For large events there is no parking on site, so visitors need to use the streets around the venue, and some of them may be closed for event delivery. On-site parking is for permit holders only, with mobility parking limited. Campervans and motorhomes cannot park on site. Coaches need to be arranged by email with the venue. Accessible tickets are sold through the ticketing agent.
Our pick in Western Springs for a summer concert in a bowl set into the park.