Olivia Dean at Western Springs Bowl: What you need to know for her NZ show

Olivia Dean won’t be taking ‘Baby Steps’ when she becomes the first to headline at the new Western Springs Bowl this Saturday!

The pop superstar is bringing her ‘The Art of Loving Live’ tour to New Zealand, upgrading from the previous Spark Arena to perform for an expected 30,000 fans at the redeveloped Western Springs site.

Reviews have already flooded in about Olivia’s extraordinary live performance across the ditch, so Kiwis should look forward to an unforgettable night of glamour, dancing and belting out every single word to ‘Man I Need’.

Tickets are sadly sold out! But if you’ve already secured your ticket to the show, read everything you need to know ahead of Olivia Dean’s upgraded Auckland show:

Date, Times & Tickets:

• Concert Date: Saturday 17 October 2026

• Merch Stand opens: 3pm

• Gates Open: 6pm

• Show starts: 7pm

• Opening Act: Kaiit

• Tickets: Ticket holders will receive digital tickets via the Ticketek NZ app. All existing tickets purchased for Spark Arena remain valid and will be automatically converted to equivalent GA Standing or Bowl.

Want a great place to meet up with your besties before the gig? Head to The Edge V.I.Pres for Olivia Dean at Morningside Tavern.

Parking & Transport:

It will be a busy day in Auckland, with Stan Walker performing his sold out show at Trusts Arena, and Auckland FC vs. Melbourne City FC competing at Go Media Stadium on the same day - so give yourself extra time to travel around!

• Shuttles: Private event shuttles will depart Auckland CBD, outside 120 Quay Street, between 4.30pm - 8.15pm, to Great North Road, outside Western Springs Lakeside. After the show, they will depart from outside Western Springs Lakeside at 10pm back to 120 Quay Street. The last bus will depart 1 hour after the event finishes. Shuttle tickets can be pre-purchased from Ticketek.

• Public Transport: Travel to the show is NOT included in your concert ticket. The nearest train stations are Morningside or Baldwin Ave.

• Parking: There is no onsite parking for cars or bicycles at the venue.

• Road Closures: Streets surrounding Western Springs Bowl will be closed on the event day, including;

- Stadium Road from 7am - 5pm

- Bullock Track (Surrey Crescent to Great North Road) from 4pm - 12:30am

- Great North Road (Motions Road to Surrey Crescent) from 9pm - 12:30am

- Tuarangi Road (Great North Road to Wexford Road) from 9pm - 12:30am

- Ivanhoe Road (Wexford Road to 17 Ivanhoe Road) from 9pm - 12:30am

- West View Road from 7pm - 12:30am

- State Highway 16 eastbound off-ramp (R3) from 9pm - 12:30am

• Accessibility: Western Springs Bowl offers accessible viewing platforms, dedicated mobility parking (must be pre-booked), and accessible toilet facilities. Contact Auckland Stadiums before the show for assistance.

Merch:

Take a look at what may be up for grabs from the merch tents on this tour, spotted by the Aussie fans here:

Venue Rules:

• Bag Policy: Small bags and purses with a max size of A4 are permitted inside the venue. Backpacks are not allowed.

• Water Bottles: Bottles of any kind are not permitted into the venue. Recyclable cups will be provided at the free water stations around the venue.

• Cameras: Small still cameras and mobile phones are allowed. Professional camera equipment and drones are not permitted.

• Weather & Rain Policy: The concert will proceed rain or shine as an outdoor venue. Umbrellas are prohibited, so bring a waterproof jacket or poncho if rain is predicted.

• Signs: Homemade signs, flags and banners are allowed, but they must not exceed A3 in size, and must be made of soft material.

• Prohibited items: See a full list of prohibited items, including commercial food, alcohol, prams, balloons and more on the Auckland Stadiums website. If in doubt, leave it at home!

Expected Set List: 

We’ve made a few predictions - check out the list here.

We know it’s going to be ‘So Easy (To Fall in Love)’ with Olivia Dean when she performs on Saturday. So wear your favourite polka dots, take care of your friends, and enjoy a great night under the stars!