Chris Stapleton is coming to New Zealand for the first time ever, bringing his 'All American Roadshow Goes Down Under’ to Auckland for two nights only.
It’s gonna be an unbelievable couple of nights on Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8 at Auckland’s Spark Arena.
Joining Stapleton as a special guest - and also performing for the first time in AU/NZ! - is none other than the super-talented country artist Marcus King.
To make sure you’re in for the best experience, here's everything you need to know before heading to Chris Stapleton’s Auckland shows:
Set Times
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Marcus King: 7:30 PM
Chris Stapleton: 9:00 PM (approx)
Note: These times are subject to change. It's advisable to arrive early to accommodate security checks and to find your seat comfortably.
ENTRY
Check out this map HERE to find the best and the nearest entry to your seat.
Entry for floor-standing ticketholders will be via Entry C
Entry for floor seats will be via Entry G
Entry for bowl-seated ticketholders will be via entry D & E.
Entry for Arena Members, Premium Lounge purchasers and mobility access will be via entry B.
Download your ticket(s) ahead of time to speed up your entry into the show. Your tickets will not be emailed to you or available to print at home.
You might want to take a screenshot of your ticket for easy access on the day of the show.
Public Transport
The team at Spark Arena recommends that you give yourself loads of time to get to the stadium.
Using public transport is strongly encouraged by the venue as they are only a short walking distance from Auckland's Britomart.
AT's Journey Planner is also easily accessible to make sure you are getting to and from the stadium efficiently.
Parking
Parking around Spark Arena is limited, so planning ahead is crucial to avoid stress and delays.
Click HERE for a handy map to get familiar with the pick-up/drop-off locations.
The nearest parking locations to the stadium are as follows:
Arena Carpark (Dockside Lane, off Tapora Street, about 5 min walk)
Britomart Car Park (Corner of Quay Street and Britomart Place, about 8 min walk)
Railway Car Park (Te Taou Crescent, off Beach Road, about 5 min walk)
Tangihua Street Car Park (Tangihua Street, about 6 min walk)
Mobility Parking:
Onsite parking is available for concert-goers who hold a valid mobility permit. Mobility parking is limited and, therefore, is strictly reserved for patrons who hold a mobility permit only.
Merchandise
Official tour merchandise, including clothing, posters, and exclusive items, will be available to purchase at the arena.
The merch caravan outside the main plaza opens at 3:30 PM. Once the external doors open, bowl-seated ticket holders can access the merch stands on the upper level by doors 16 and 20.
A pop-up will also be available by The Tuning Fork once doors open.
Set List
While the official set list for the Auckland concerts is yet to be revealed, fans can anticipate a mix of Chris Stapleton’s biggest hits and newer tracks from his latest 2023 album.
Based on his most recent Sydney show on Wednesday, Chris Stapleton’s set will likely include:
White Horse
Nobody to Blame
Second One to Know
Millionaire (Kevin Welch cover)
Devil Always Made Me Think Twice
Hard Livin'
Worry B Gone (Guy Clark cover)
What Am I Gonna Do
It Takes a Woman
Think I’m in Love With You
Maggie's Song
A Simple Song
Arkansas
Parachute
Starting Over
Joy of My Life (John Fogerty cover)
You Should Probably Leave
I Was Wrong
Cold
Traveller
Fire Away
Tennessee Whiskey (David Allan Coe cover)
What Are You Listening To?
Might as Well Get Stoned
Things to Note
Permitted items:
Bags 30cm x 30cm and under
Collapsible small umbrellas
Phones
Small, non-professional cameras
Any certified disability assist dogs and/or mobility equipment
Prohibited:
Food and drink
Alcohol
Bottles (cans, glass, plastic)
iPads/tablets, and laptops
Firearms, fireworks, flares, laser lights and glowsticks
Smoking or Vaping
Weapons of any kind
Illegal substances
Banners, posters, flags or signs
Professional cameras (anything with a lens of 35mm or over) and other video or audio recording equipment
Selfie sticks
Get ready to have the ‘All American Roadshow’ takeover Aotearoa, we'll catch you there!
