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Western Springs Bowl to open in October - what could it do for Auckland?

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 29 Jul 2026, 5:03pm
Construction crews pour concrete over a section of the former Western Springs Speedway track during early works for the Auckland Council’s Western Springs Bowl project. Photo / Simon Laird
Construction crews pour concrete over a section of the former Western Springs Speedway track during early works for the Auckland Council’s Western Springs Bowl project. Photo / Simon Laird

A new name and new plans have been unveiled for Auckland's Western Springs Stadium. 

The Western Springs Bowl will serve as a dedicated outdoor venue for major concerts during summer. 

Outside of the concert season, it will operate as a boutique sports stadium for sports like rugby. 

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited CEO Nick Hill says it'll take a year to really get the stadium going, but they're hoping to book shows that attract audiences of between 15,000 and 30,000.

"It's based on the fact that it's a much lower-cost option now to put on a show there, it's better for the promoters, it's better for the artists, and it really does support smaller shows in a fantastic outdoor setting." 

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