The new Western Springs Bowl will be ready in two stages. The sports configuration was ready in August 2026 and hosted an epic Auckland Rugby NPC match. The music configuration will be ready by October ahead of the Olivia Dean concert.

Western Springs Bowl has replaced Western Springs Stadium. The venue includes infrastructure upgrades, a new semi-permanent concert stage that will be installed each summer, plus two new VIP hosting areas.

With a max capacity of 50,000, Western Springs Bowl will primarily host events up to 30,000 for music and up to 5,000 for sport.

Yes! Ponsonby Rugby Club has called Western Springs its home for almost 30 years and that's not changing.

Located in central Auckland, you can find directions to the venue using Google Maps or plan your journey using Auckland Transport's Journey Planner.

Event Parking
There is no onsite parking for large events such as concerts and sporting events. During large events parking is available on the streets surrounding Western Springs Bowl (please be aware that some streets may be closed for the event delivery). 

Mobility Parking

Onsite parking is available for patrons who hold a valid mobility permit. If you are attending a concert and require mobility parking, please check the event page for more information on how to request access to mobility parking for that event. 

Mobility parking is limited; therefore is strictly reserved for patrons who hold a mobility permit.

Campervan/Motorhome Parking
Campervan/Motorhome parking is not available onsite. You can locate nearby camping sites at https://campable.com/

Coach Parking
If you are bringing a group to an event by coach please email info@aucklandstadiums.co.nz to enquire about coach parking.

Western Springs Bowl is a mobility-friendly venue.

Access

If you have questions about access to Western Springs Bowl or would like to discuss your specific accessibility needs, please contact us directly by emailing info@aucklandstadiums.co.nz with more information. We are happy to help and can answer questions about viewing areas, queuing, bathrooms, support animals, food and drink, medication and seating.

Ticketing

Accessible tickets are available for all events. Please contact the ticketing agent directly to purchase accessible tickets. 

If you have had a change of circumstance since purchasing your tickets and now require accessible seating, please contact the ticketing agent directly to discuss options for changing your tickets.

Public Transport

It's easy to reach Western Springs Bowl on public transport with bus and train services from the City Centre and beyond. The nearest train stations are Morningside or Baldwin Ave.

Use Auckland Transport's guidance for reaching Western Springs Bowl here.

Cycling

We do not have a dedicated bike parking facility, however there is a Lockey Dock on the left hand of Stadium Road as you head towards the festival entrance. Bikes are locked at your own risk.

For some large events, special event buses or integrated (free) travel using public transport may be offered. Check the event page for details.

Tickets can be purchased via authorised ticketing agents. Some events may also have tickets available from a physical box office onsite on event day. Check the event page for more details on box office specifics.

Purchasing tickets via non-authortised sellers is strongly discouraged. We cannot guarantee the validity or authenticity of tickets purchased from third-party sellers such as Viagogo or individuals selling on Trade Me.

Food and beverage outlets are located throughout the venue during events.

Bar service is available at most events. If you are under 25 please bring identification if you wish to purchase alcohol. Accepted forms of ID are - Passport, NZ Drivers Licence or HANZ 18+ card. If we are unsure of your age and you cannot present ID, you will not be able to purchase alcohol.

Eftpos is available at most food and beverage outlets. Cash is accepted by some food vendors.

You are welcome to bring in small quantities of non commercially prepared food such as sandwiches, fruit or baking. You may also bring a sealed plastic bottle of water (up to 1 litre), however please note that for most concerts, the lid will be removed and discarded on entry. These conditions are subject to change depending on the event security conditions. Please check the event page for the concert you are attending for its specific conditions.

Western Springs is an entirely open air venue. Umbrellas may not be erected within the venue during events so if rain is predicted, please bring a poncho or raincoat.

For a full breakdown of items permitted and prohibited from the venue, please visit our Conditions of Entry.

Most events also carry event-specific conditions of entry that are decided by the tour, promoter or event organiser. Refer to the event page for any special conditions of entry related to that event.

Yes. 

• For safety reasons, footwear is to be worn at all times.
• We do not permit gang patches or gang paraphernalia to be displayed.
• No high-visibility vests or clothing may be worn.

For more information, please refer to our Conditions of Entry.

We are aware of the disruption that events at our venues can unfortunately cause for our neighbours, including local businesses.

If your property or business is located nearby to Western Springs Bowl then please sign up for our Event Neighbour Notifications to find out about traffic management plans, timings and event information.

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