Zara Larsson set a new attendance record at Auckland’s Spark Arena on October 25 and 26, 2026, closing her sold-out Midnight Sun Tour of Australia and New Zealand with a two-night run.
Larsson drew 12,796 fans to her first Spark Arena show on Sunday, October 25, breaking the venue’s all-time record, according to Live Nation, which promoted the tour and operates the arena. The following night, October 26, attendance reached 12,798, for a combined total of 25,594 across the two nights. The arena opened to the public in 2007.
Mike Ross, tour promoter at Live Nation, said: “Zara’s meteoric rise is unparalleled and a reflection of her talent, her warmth, and the genuine connection she has with fans around the world.” The previous Spark Arena record was 12,736 tickets sold for a Linkin Park show in March 2026.
Mark Gosling, general manager of Spark Arena, said the venue was thrilled that Larsson had broken the house record. Earlier, on October 23, Larsson performed a headline show to almost 18,000 fans at Afterpay Arena in Sydney. Her debut headline tour of Australia and New Zealand comprised 10 shows across six cities, all sold out.
Larsson won the Swedish edition of Got Talent, Talang, in 2008 at age 10. She signed a record deal in 2012. Her singles include “Midnight Sun,” “Lush Life” and “Never Forget You,” which have collectively charted on the Billboard Hot 100 seven times. She received a Grammy nomination in February 2026 for “Midnight Sun” in the best dance pop recording category.
In April 2026, Larsson received the breakthrough award at Billboard’s Women in Music event at the Hollywood Palladium. In October 2026, The Trevor Project presented her with its 2026 mental health champion of the year award for her advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and her openness about mental health.
Source: Billboard
