Everything you need to know if you're going to Dua Lipa's concerts

Dua Lipa's 'Radical Optimism Tour' is finally here for TWO massive shows at Auckland's Spark Arena!

Three-time GRAMMY and seven-time BRIT Award-winning pop icon Dua Lipa is bringing her powerhouse vocals and high-energy performance to Aotearoa this week, promising an unforgettable night on Wednesday, 2nd April and Friday, 4th April for Kiwi fans.

Kita Alexander will be joining Dua as the special guest opening the show, so get there early!

Here is everything you need to know:

Set Times

• Doors open: 6:30pm
• Show starts: 7:30pm

Note: These times are subject to change. It's advisable to arrive early to allow enough time for entry, security checks and to find your seat.

Age Restrictions

• GA All Ages
• Standing GA 14+

Venue Entry 

Make sure you download your ticket(s) to your mobile wallet via the Ticket Master app before you get to the venue.

Ticket Master's enhanced mobile ticket means that you won’t be able to use screenshots of tickets to get into an event. Please transfer any additional tickets prior to arrival. Your ticket(s) will only be accepted directly from the Ticket Master website or app.

• FLOOR STANDING - Enter via Doors C and G

• BOWL SEATING - Enter via Doors D and E

Use this map to help you find your seat.

How to Get There

Getting Dropped Off

The best place to get dropped off and picked up is on Quay Street by Spark Arena's pedestrian bridge, which has stairs and a ramp. If you are driving to and from the Arena please be mindful of pedestrians as there will be a high number of people coming on foot.

Public Transport Options

• Bus: Britomart station is a short 10–15 minute walk and is on all major bus routes. 
• Train: Britomart Station, is a short 10-15 minute walk 
• Other: The Downtown ferry terminal is a short 10–15 minute walk 

Parking Information

• On-Site Parking: No on-site parking 
• Nearby Parking Lots: 

• • Britomart Car Park (Corner of Quay Street and Britomart Place, approximately 8 minutes walk)
  • Railway Car Parks (Te Taou Crescent, off Beach Road, approximately 5 minutes walk)
  • Tangihua Street Car Park (Tangihua Street, approximately 6 minutes walk)
  • The Ronayne Street Carpark (Approximately 6 minutes walk)
  • 30 Mahuhu Crescent car park (Approximately 1 minute walk)
• Mobility parking: For info on mobility parking email [email protected]

Set List

This is the setlist Dua played at her most recent show in Sydney, so whilst this isn't confirmed for her Auckland shows, it is likely to be similar:

• Training Season

• End of an Era

• Break My Heart

• One Kiss (Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa cover)

• Whatcha Doing

• Levitating

• These Walls

• Maria

• Physical

• Electricity (Silk City & Dua Lipa cover)

• Hallucinate

• Illusion

• Falling Forever

• Happy for You

• Love Again

• Anything for Love

• Be the One

• New Rules

• Dance the Night (Shortened)

• Don't Start Now

• Houdini

Merchandise

Spark Arena's outside merch caravan will open at 3:30pm.

Official tour merchandise (subject to availability) includes:

• Clothing
• Posters
• Exclusive items

Once doors open, bowl-seated ticket holders can access merch stands by doors 16 and 20, and all floor-standing ticket holders can purchase merch at a pop-up stand by door 2.

What You Can Bring

✔ Allowed Items:

• Phones
• Side bags and handbags 30cm x 30cm (will be checked)
• Small handheld camera (no lens attachments)
• Collapsible small umbrellas

✖ Prohibited Items:

• No professional cameras 
• No alcohol 
• No bottles of ANY kind
• No food of ANY kind
• No weapons or anything considered to be
• Bags larger than 30cm x 30cm will not be allowed 
• Illegal substances
• Tablets or laptops
• Selfie sticks
• Firearms, fireworks, lasers or flares
• Weapons of any kind

Food & Drinks

• Available Vendors: Seven different vendors are located for Food and Beverages 
• Payment Methods: Card only accepted - CASHLESS
• Alcohol Policy: 18+ and no serving if intoxicated

Accessibility Information

• Check out the accessibility information on Spark Arena's website, or call on 09-358-1250.
• Spark Arena are also proud to be part of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative.

Safety & Security

• Security Checks: All bags will be checked, and oversized bags will not be allowed (30cm x 30cm)
• First Aid Stations: First Aid and Ambulances on scene for your safety
• Lost & Found: Ask all security and bar staff

Additional Tips & FAQs

• Smoking & Vaping: Spark Arena is a smoke free and vape free venue by law. For everyone to enjoy their events, any attendees smoking or vaping inside will be escorted out of the venue without the possibility of re-entering.

  There will be designated smoking/vaping areas outside the building where pass outs will be permitted (e.g. you will be allowed to leave the venue and re-enter).

• Weather Considerations: Spark Arena is an indoor venue, so rain or shine, the event continues
• Re-entry Policy: Smoking areas are dedicated outside and are the only pass-outs allowed, these have security attached
• Contact Information: [email protected]

Final Reminders

For more details, visit Ticket Master or follow Spark Arena for updates!

See you there babes xx

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