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Spark Arena , known as Vector Arena until 2017, has been the busiest arena in New Zealand since its opening in 2007. Many local, regional and international artists have staged their performance at the venue, spanning a wide range of musical genre. Non-concert entertainment events are also included below and all events are arranged in a chronological order according to years.[ 1] [ 2]
Red Hot Chili Peppers became the first major headlining act to stage a concert at the Vector Arena.
Taylor Swift concluded her Speak Now World Tour with 3 sold-out shows at the arena in March 2012. She then returned to the venue again the following year for another 3 sold-out shows on her Red Tour . Eason Chan became the first Chinese and Asian artist to perform at the venue.
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^ "First for Vector Arena as Rockstar Supernova sign off" . vectorarena.co.nz . Retrieved 15 September 2016 .
^ "Rockstar Supernova" . Vector Arena . 24 March 2007. Retrieved 15 September 2016 .
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^ "Chili Peppers' sound man: Vector Arena not good enough" . Joanna Hunkin . Retrieved 29 September 2016 .
^ "Red Hot Chili Peppers in Auckland" . Lawrence Smith . 31 January 2009. Retrieved 29 September 2016 .
^ "Press Releases: Vector Arena meets all expectations – June 12, 2007" . Vector Arena . Retrieved 29 September 2016 .
^ "Gwen Stefani" . eventfinda.co.nz . 26 July 2007. Retrieved 26 September 2016 .
^ "Gwen Stefani – Vector Arena" . infornews.co.nz . Retrieved 29 September 2016 .
^ "Gwen Stefani in Auckland" . Fiona Goodall . 31 January 2009. Retrieved 29 September 2016 .
^ "Your Reviews of Gwen Stefani at the Vector Arena" . nzherald.co.nz . Retrieved 29 September 2016 .
^ "Bob Dylan announces second shows for Sydney and Melbourne" . 19 June 2007. Archived from the original on 21 September 2016.
^ "The Cure in Auckland" . Stuff . 31 January 2009.
^ "Snow Patrol" . Eventfinda . 14 September 2007.
^ "Snow Patrol Return to NZ for an Encore Performance – Scoop News" . www.scoop.co.nz .
^ "Snow Patrol in Auckland" . Stuff . 31 January 2009.
^ Dann, Liam Dann, Liam (23 September 2007). "Steely Dan at Vector Arena" – via www.nzherald.co.nz. {{cite web }}
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^ "Vector Arena: Steely Dan & Winwood" . 20 October 2011.
^ Barry, Rebecca (11 October 2007). "Linkin Park and Chris Cornell at Vector Arena" – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
^ "Silverchair, Powderfinger: Across the Great Divide – Scoop News" . www.scoop.co.nz .
^ Barry, Rebecca (21 October 2007). "Silverchair and Powderfinger at Vector Arena" – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
^ "Crowded House, Live at Auckland's Vector Arena" . Eventfinda .
^ "PUTTING NEW ZEALAND ON THE WORLD ENTERTAINMENT MAP – 25 October, 2007" . www.vectorarena.co.nz .
^ "Crowded House & Supergroove in Auckland" . Stuff . 31 January 2009.
^ "Supergroove and Crowded House Tour NZ – Music News at Undertheradar" .
^ Baillie, Russell (28 October 2007). "Crowded House at Vector Arena (+photos)" – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
^ "1 Minute 27 Seconds – Justin Timberlake Sells Out at Vector Arena! August 2" . www.vectorarena.co.nz .
^ "Record-breaking weekend for Vector Arena – Scoop News" . www.scoop.co.nz .
^ Kara, Scott (28 November 2007). "Lionel Richie at Vector Arena" – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
^ "My Chemical Romance" . Eventfinda . 6 December 2007.
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^ "My Chemical Romance with MAXX – Scoop News" . www.scoop.co.nz .
^ "Summadayze 2008 – Thru the Eye of Obscure" . obscure.co.nz .
^ "Summadayze Local Line-Up Announced" . Eventfinda .
^ "Kings of Leon in Auckland" . Stuff . 31 January 2009.
^ Barry, Rebecca (13 January 2008). "Kings of Leon at Vector Arena" – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
^ "Kings Of Leon Announce Nationwide Tour 2009 – Music News at Undertheradar" .
^ "SECOND ROD STEWART CONCERT ANNOUNCED! – Monday 11 November, 2007" . www.vectorarena.co.nz .
^ "50 Years of Vodafone NZ Music Awards – Scoop News" . www.scoop.co.nz .
^ "Taika Waititi to host the 50th Vodafone NZ Music Awards" .
^ "Finalists for Vodafone NZ Music Awards announced" .
^ @RachelBache, Rachel Bache Entertainment writer, NZ Herald rachel bache@nzherald co nz (21 November 2015). "Concert review: Florence and The Machine, Vector Arena" – via www.nzherald.co.nz. {{cite web }}
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^ "Florence And The Machine Announce New Zealand Show – Music News at Undertheradar" .
^ "Live Photos: Florence And The Machine – Vector Arena, Auckland – Music News at Undertheradar" .
^ Riddell, Rose (22 November 2015). "Review: Florence + The Machine – Vector Arena, November 2015" .
^ "Florence And The Machine Announce New 2015 Australia & New Zealand Tour Dates – SuprTickets" . suprtickets.com . Archived from the original on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 14 September 2016 .
^ "Lucinda Williams Announces Auckland Show – Music News at Undertheradar" .
^ "Review: Lucinda Williams at Vector Arena" . 4 December 2015 – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
^ "Alt-country queen Lucinda Williams on songwriting, security fears" . Stuff . 2 December 2015.
^ "Home" .
^ "Oprah Winfrey delights fans at one-off Auckland show" . Stuff . 16 December 2015.
^ "CIRQUE DU SOLEIL – QUIDAM – CIRQUE DU SOLEIL – QUIDAM" . www.vectorarena.co.nz .
^ "Cirque du Soleil: Quidam" . Eventfinda . 5 February 2016.
^ "New Zealand Theatre: theatre reviews, performance reviews – Theatreview" . www.theatreview.org.nz .
^ McAllister, Janet (7 February 2016). "Review: Cirque du Soleil's Quidam, Vector Arena" – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
^ McLaughlin, Veronica (6 February 2016). "Cirque Du Soleil: Quidam – Vector Arena (Theatre Review)The 13th Floor – The 13th Floor" .
^ "A$AP Rocky announces Auckland show in February 2016" . Stuff . 20 October 2015.
^ @chris__schulz, Chris Schulz Chris Schulz is the Deputy Head of Entertainment chris schulz@nzherald co nz (24 February 2016). "Concert review: A$AP Rocky, Vector Arena" – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
^ "In Review: A$AP Rocky at Vector Arena – Tearaway" . 29 February 2016.
^ "SIMPLY RED – SIMPLY RED" . www.vectorarena.co.nz .
^ "Review: Simply Red surprise in Auckland" . Stuff . 27 February 2016.
^ "MADONNA – MADONNA" . www.vectorarena.co.nz .
^ "Madonna" . Eventfinda . 5 March 2016.
^ "Madonna doesn't disappoint as pop icon hits the stage at Auckland's Vector Arena" . Stuff . 5 March 2016.
^ "Madonna's Rebel Heart at Vector Arena" . 6 March 2016.
^ "Review: Madonna's Rebel Heart tour" . Newshub . 3 June 2016 – via www.newshub.co.nz.
^ "SOL3 MIO – SOL3 MIO" . www.vectorarena.co.nz .
^ "Tour news: Sol3 Mio plot major 2016 NZ tour" . 4 October 2015 – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
^ "Review: Sol3 Mio at Auckland's Vector Arena" . Stuff . 11 March 2016.
^ "Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton: Postponed until Monday 14th March | the 13th Floor" . Archived from the original on 24 September 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2016 .
^ "Tom Jones announces 2016 New Zealand show" .
^ "VECTOR ARENA, AUCKLAND – Tom Jones" . www.tomjones.com .
^ "Tom Jones Announces 2016 Australian Tour – Music Feeds" . 10 November 2015.
^ "13th Floor Review: Tom Jones – Vector Arena March 19, 2016 – Tom Jones" . www.tomjones.com .
^ Blackstock, Russell (19 March 2016). "Sir Tom Jones sends fans into a frenzy" – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
^ "Review: Even at 75, Tom Jones has still got it" . Stuff . 19 March 2016.
^ "Mrs Brown's Boys: Good Mourning Mrs Brown" . Eventfinda . 25 March 2016.
^ "Laughter infectious at Good Mourning Mrs Brown, Brisbane" . Stuff . 21 February 2016.
^ "Twenty One Pilots" . Eventfinda . 18 April 2016.
^ "Twenty One Pilots Concert Moves to Vector Arena – Scoop News" . www.scoop.co.nz .
^ "In Review: Twenty One Pilots at Vector Arena – Tearaway" . 19 April 2016.
^ McLeod, Stacey (19 April 2016). "Review: Twenty One Pilots – Vector Arena, April 2016" .
^ "Black Sabbath – The Vector Arena, Auckland" .
^ "Concert review: Black Sabbath, Vector Arena" . 28 April 2016 – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
^ "MAIDEN ANNOUNCE DETAILS OF CONCERTS IN NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA IN APRIL/MAY 2016" . ironmaiden.com .
^ "Iron Maiden – The Book Of Souls World Tour – The Vector Arena, Auckland" .
^ @chris__schulz, Chris Schulz Chris Schulz is the Deputy Head of Entertainment chris schulz@nzherald co nz (1 May 2016). "Concert review: Iron Maiden, Vector Arena" – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
^ McLaughlin, Veronica (2 May 2016). "Iron Maiden – Vector Arena May 1, 2016The 13th Floor – The 13th Floor" .
^ "IRON MAIDEN – IRON MAIDEN" . www.vectorarena.co.nz .
^ @chris__schulz, Chris Schulz Chris Schulz is the Deputy Head of Entertainment chris schulz@nzherald co nz (4 March 2014). "Concert review: Rudimental, Vector Arena" – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
^ "Rudimental – Live @ Vector Arena, Auckland 2016. Full Review and Photos – Music Nation" . 5 May 2016.
^ "RUDIMENTAL – RUDIMENTAL" . www.vectorarena.co.nz .
^ "ICE AGE LIVE – ICE AGE LIVE" . www.vectorarena.co.nz .
^ "Ice Age Live: A Mammoth Show on Ice" . Eventfinda . 13 May 2016.
^ "error404" . Newshub .
^ "Ice Age Live headed for New Zealand" . Stuff . 8 May 2016.
^ muzic.net.nz. "Gig Review: Broods @ Vector Arena 15/07/2016 – New Zealand Music Articles" . www.muzic.net.nz .
^ "In Review: Broods' Conscious Tour @ Vector Arena – 15/7/16 – The Speakeasy" . thespeakeasy.co.nz .
^ Floor, The 13th (16 July 2016). "Broods – Vector Arena July 15, 2016The 13th Floor – The 13th Floor" . {{cite web }}
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^ a b @CritiKarl, Karl Puschmann Karl Puschmann is a senior entertainment writer and columnist for the New Zealand Herald karl puschmann@nzherald co nz (21 July 2016). "Concert review: The Cure perform 'wild night of mood swings' " – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
^ "BROODS – BROODS" . www.vectorarena.co.nz .
^ "Review: The Cure present a mixed bag at Auckland's Vector Arena" . Stuff . 21 July 2016.
^ Floor, The 13th (21 July 2016). "The Cure – Vector Arena July 21, 2016The 13th Floor – The 13th Floor" . The 13th Floor . {{cite web }}
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^ Riddell, Rose (22 July 2016). "Review: The Cure – Vector Arena, July 2016" .
^ "Flume" . Eventfinda . 22 July 2016.
^ Powell, Kate (23 July 2016). "Flume – Vector Arena July 22, 2016The 13th Floor – The 13th Floor" .
^ Carpenter, Cameron (24 July 2016). "Concert review: Flume at Vector Arena" – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
^ "FLUME – FLUME" . www.vectorarena.co.nz .
^ "Macklemore & Ryan Lewis" . Eventfinda .
^ Floor, The 13th (29 July 2016). "Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Vector Arena July 28, 2016The 13th Floor – The 13th Floor" . {{cite web }}
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^ Carpenter, Cameron (29 July 2016). "Review: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis at Vector Arena" – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
^ "In Review: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis – Live at Vector Arena – Tearaway" . 29 July 2016.
^ "MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS – MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS" . www.vectorarena.co.nz .
^ "Disney On Ice Australia & New Zealand 2016 – Magical Ice Festival – Buy Tickets" . www.disney.com.au .
^ Smith, Jacqueline (21 May 2010). "Review: Disney on Ice at Vector Arena" – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
^ "In Review: Disney's Magical Ice Festival – Tearaway" . 5 August 2016.
^ "Selena Gomez's Top 5 covers" . Stuff .
^ "Selena Gomez announces NZ tour dates" . Stuff .
^ Carpenter, Cameron (14 August 2016). "Concert Review: Selena Gomez's Revival Tour at Auckland's Vector Arena" – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
^ "Review: Selena Gomez has come a long way from 'Waverly Place' " . Stuff .
^ Powell, Kate (14 August 2016). "Selena Gomez – Vector Arena August 13, 2016The 13th Floor – The 13th Floor" .
^ muzic.net.nz. "PENTATONIX Auckland Town Hall Sold Out! Show Moving To Vector Arena" . www.muzic.net.nz .
^ "In Review: Pentatonix Live at Vector Arena – Tearaway" . 12 September 2016.
^ "Ellie Goulding heads to New Zealand for Delirium tour" . Stuff .
^ "UK comedian Michael McIntyre announces New Zealand show" . Stuff .
^ "Slipknot – The Vector Arena, Auckland" .
^ "Slipknot live in New Zealand" .
^ "Slipknot Is Ready to Decimate Vector Arena This October" . Eventfinda .
^ "Tour news: Bad news for Ben Harper fans" . 2 February 2016 – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
^ "2016-12-02 @ Vector Arena" . 9 November 2015.
^ "Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals" . Eventfinda .
^ "Spark Arena – Coming Events" . www.vectorarena.co.nz .
^ "Spark Arena – Coming Events" . www.vectorarena.co.nz .
^ "LITTLE MIX – LITTLE MIX" . www.sparkarena.co.nz .
^ "G-Dragon 2017 World Tour" . YG Entertainment. Retrieved 26 June 2017 .
^ "Ariana Grande" . Ariana Grande .
^ "Kiwis rush to buy Drake tickets" .
^ "Shawn Mendes – Official Site" .
^ "The Weeknd is coming to New Zealand" .
^ "Spark Arena – Coming Events" . www.sparkarena.co.nz .
^ "Harry Styles announces Auckland concert" .
^ Patton, Alli (1 December 2022). "Morgan Wallen Announces 2023 World Tour" . American Songwriter . Retrieved 1 December 2022 .