Simple MindsAuckland · Thu, 25 Feb 2027

About this event

Simple Minds at Spark Arena: show day guide

Show starts

6:30 pm

Support

Gary Numan

Simple Minds on stage(est.)

7:15 pm

Set length(est.)

1 hr

Expected finish(est.)

8:15 pm

Getting there

The Strand, 280 m (4 min walk)

Parking

Road Closure Information Please note that Mahuhu Crescent is subject to road closure prior to, during, and after most Spark Arena events.

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

Know before you go

Ticket limit

There is a ticket limit of 10 per customer.

Please note

Fees for Primary Tickets The price of your Ticket includes: - A compulsory Arena Land Levy of $4.95 per Ticket - An Infrastructure Charge of up to 1.95% for Tickets purchased online or via our contact centre A Handling Fee of $8.70 per transaction will be added to your purchase. A delivery fee may apply depending on the mode of delivery selected. Fees for Resale Tickets br> Resale Tickets, sold by fans and verified by Ticketmaster, may be available for this event. A Resale Seller Fee of no more than 5% of the resale ticket price and a handling Fee of $12.95 per transaction apply to purchases of Resale Tickets.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Stirling City Park, Stirling on 13 September 2026

1. 1Waterfront
2. 2I Travel
3. 3Glittering Prize
4. 4Beginner Boys
5. 5Love Song
6. 6Promised You a Miracle
7. 7Someone Somewhere in Summertime
8. 8Drum Solo
9. 9Belfast Child
10. 10See the Lights
11. 11Don't You (Forget About Me)
12. 12Alive and Kicking
13. 13Sanctify Yourself

Setlist data: setlist.fm · Simple Minds

Line-up

• Simple Minds29 upcoming dates
• Gary Numan22 upcoming dates

Capacity

9,000

Parking

Road Closure Information Please note that Mahuhu Crescent is subject to road closure prior to, during, and after most Spark Arena events. Road Closure for major events held at Spark Arena will be communicated through the Auckland City Council City Scene Newsletter, and road signs. For further information please feel free to call Spark Arena on 09 358 1250 Special Needs Assistance: Spark Arena provides extensive facilities for patrons with special needs. Parking for mobility A limited number of mobility parking spaces are available to book in advance of the event. Please follow this link to submit your mobility parking enquiry: https://www.sparkarena.co.nz/mobility-parking Wheelchair seats For wheelchair seating please specify this with us when booking your tickets Lift Access Two lifts are located in the Grand Atruim to the North Side. Braille is incorporated on lift access. Washrooms All washrooms are fully serviced for wheelchair access. Guide Dogs All guide Dogs are Welcome in Spark Arena Hearing Assist System All patrons requiring assisted hearing will need to contact Spark Arena on 09 358 1250 Latecomers Late access varies from event to event and at times patrons may be asked to wait until ushers give access to the arena. Please ensure you plan your journey to arrive well in advance of the advertised show start times. Catering All Food and Beverages consumed at Spark Arena must be purchased from one of the many outlets located throughout the building. A wide range of food and beverages are available to purchase and take with you to your seats. The Tuning Fork is located at the South side of Spark Arena and is a fully functional dining facility for delicious food and beverages, an ideal place to meet friends before the show. The Tuning Fork is open during selected events, please call 09 358 1250 or email info@sparkarena.co.nz to be advised of times of operation. Groups For all Group booking enquiries please contact Ticketmaster (09) 970 9334 Conditions of Entry Entry to Spark Arena is based on your full agreement with these basic Conditions of Entry, which have been designed with everyones safety and comfort in mind. Management reserves the right to refuse entry to any person, and to remove from the premises, without refund, any person who violates any of the conditions listed below. We also reserve the right to inspect any bag and/or articles of clothing via screening equipment and/or bag search checks. No ticket refunds or exchanges will be provided in case of violation of these conditions. CUSTOMER SAFETY Obey instructions from our uniformed staff at all times. The movement of customers within our premises is monitored by CCTV cameras. You may also be photographed for training or promotional use. Rights to all such footage stays with Spark Arena. You may only occupy the area and / or seat indicated on your ticket. Do not attempt to enter a restricted area. Climbing on barricades and crowd surfing are not permitted. Shoes must be worn at all times. BEHAVIOUR & ETIQUETTE Drink responsibly Anyone intoxicated or using drugs will be removed from the building without recourse. Use of smartphones or other devices must not cause distraction or annoyance to others. Ipads, tablets and laptops may not be used in the bowl during events. Unruly and antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, verbal/physical abuse of staff and other customers, attempting to enter a restricted area, climbing, defacing, littering, throwing objects, blocking thoroughfares or fire exits. PROHIBITED Alcohol in any type of container Bottles of any kind, cans, glass containers Gang patches or colours Firearms, fireworks, flares, laser lights Weapons of any kind, mace, tasers Illegal substances Musical Instruments, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, bicycles, sporting equipment Marker pens, spray paint, tagging equipment Signage and promotional products Animals other than guide dogs Professional type cameras & other vi

Accessible seating

Special Needs Assistance: Spark Arena provides extensive facilities for patrons with special needs. Parking for Mobility: A limited number of mobility impaired parking spaces are available to book in advance of the event. Please contact Spark Arena to check availability to secure your parking space. Contact info@sparkarena.co.nz with your contact phone number and vehicle registration number. Wheelchair Seats: For wheelchair seating please specify this with us when booking your tickets. Lift Access: Two lifts are located in the Grand Atrium to the North Side. Braille is incorporated on lift access. Washrooms: All washrooms are fully serviced for wheelchair access. Guide Dogs: All guide dogs are welcome in Spark Arena. Hearing Assist System: All patrons requiring assisted hearing will need to contact Spark Arena on 09 358 1250.

Venue rules

Latecomers: Late access varies from event to event and at times patrons may be asked to wait until ushers give access to the arena. Please ensure you plan your journey to arrive well in advance of the advertised show start times. Catering: During events at Spark Arena, you'll find up to seven separate outlets, located on both the upper and lower levels, and they vary our offerings of food & drink according to the expected needs of the audience at each event. Please call 09 358 1250 or email info@sparkarena.co.nz for times of operation. Groups: For all group booking inquiries, please contact Ticketmaster at (09) 970 9334. Please find their conditions of entry here: https://www.sparkarena.co.nz/conditions Alcohol Policy: The city bylaws are that no alcohol is to be consumed on the streets within Auckland CBD this is pretty strictly enforced by Auckland Police. The law of the land states that if you arrive at the arena intoxicated we can't let you in. If you show signs of intoxication at Spark Arena, then you will be asked to leave. In the exact words of the law "The licensee or a manager of any licensed premises who allows an intoxicated person to be or remain on the licensed premises commits an offence". This is not something we want to happen, so help us out and ease off the drink. Children under the age of 14 must be supervised by a responsible adult (18+) while on the premises. No-one under the age of 15 is permitted on the standing GA floor without being accompanied by an adult (18+).

Children

Children under the age of 14 must be supervised by a responsible adult (18+) while on the premises. No-one under the age of 15 is permitted on the standing GA floor without being accompanied by an adult (18+).

Box office

On the day of an event - 2 hours prior to doors. At all other times, the Spark Arena box office is closed.

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