It’s finally time for pub and gig fans to come together for The Biggest Pub Gig in the World, as presented by Eccles.
The event, which has had a five-year hiatus since its first run in 2020, is back with a bang, ready to rock Auckland’s Spark Arena this Saturday, 2nd August.
Showcasing five New Zealand bands of rock royalty, Dragon, Th’ Dudes, Goodshirt, Fur Patrol, and Stellar*, the arena will be decked out to feel just like you’re at the pub, only bigger!
It’s sure to be a night of sing-along anthems and good old-fashioned rock n roll.
So, before you head down to the pub for a night of classic Kiwi tunes, here’s everything you need to know, and if you don’t have a ticket yet, you can get yours HERE.
Everything You Need to Know:
Entry & Set Times:
All general ticket holders are to enter via Entry D&E. Arena Members and those with mobility access are welcome to enter via Entry B. See the Spark Arena map HERE.
Tickets are in mobile format and can be accessed through the Ticketmaster app or through your mobile browser.
Doors open - 5:30 PM
Goodshirt - 6:30 PM
Fur Patrol - 7:10 PM
Stellar - 8:00 PM
Dragon - 9:00 PM
Th’ Dudes - 10:00 PM
Between sets, The Sound Going Underground’s Mark Smith will be spinning some classic pub tracks as part of the DJ duo Chazz and Smithers.
(Times may be subject to change without notice)
Playlist
Need to refamiliarise yourself with the songs and practice your singing or dance moves? Our Biggest Pub Gig In The World playlist has got you covered.
Listen HERE.
Meet & greet at The Sound Lounge
Keen to chat and get a pic with kiwi legends? After each band’s performance, you’ll have the opportunity to do so at The Sound’s meet and greet station!
Come and chill out with these icons at The Sound Lounge, which will be located stage left inside the bowl of the arena (to the right if you’re facing the stage).
Some or all members of each band will head to the lounge just after their sets and will be available there for 5-15 minutes.
Beergarden & The White Lady
Wouldn’t be a pub gig without pub food and pub drinks. No better way to experience the night than with a beer in one hand and a burger from The White Lady in the other.
A beer garden and bars will be located inside the bowl of the arena, as will The White Lady’s food stall.
Merch
Event merch will be available inside the bowl from 5:30 PM.
The Sound will also be giving out a few freebies. Check out The Sound Lounge or find a Sound team member to pick up some earplugs (to protect your hearing!), Sound pint cups/glasses, and beerholder lanyards.
At the event, you can also enter meat raffles and be in to win some great meat prizes, talk about getting the full pub experience!
Getting there
Using public transport is strongly encouraged by the venue as they are only a short walking distance from Auckland's Britomart.Station.
Don’t forget to use AT’s Journey Planner to make sure you're cruising to and from the stadium without any hassle.
The nearest parking locations to the stadium are as follows:
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)
The Ronayne Street Carpark (about 6 min walk)
30 Mahuhu Crescent car park (about 1 min walk)
Click HERE for a handy map to get familiar with the pick-up/drop-off locations.
Accessibility Parking
Mobility parking is available for concert-goers with mobility-pass holder parking. Just a heads up, mobility parking is limited and must be pre-booked.
Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and those with an event ticket can reserve a spot by emailing info@sparkarena.co.nz with the necessary information.
Further details and emailing instructions can be found HERE.
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), other video or audio recording equipment, and selfie sticks
Remember to respect those around you and, most importantly, have a good time. Cheers to that!
