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What's on this week in Auckland

The next seven days in Auckland, one ranked column of where to be.

6 events on this board.

Top pick63
Sports

BNZ Breakers v Illawara Hawks

Basketball

Spark Arenain 3hSun 20 Sept, 17:00
Rising

All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket Child Policy: Children 2 and under are free on the lap provided they do not occupy a seat. Watch New Zealand's premier basketball team live in action. The BNZ Breakers bring elite NBL competition and electric game day atmosphere to every home game. Join passionate fans for fast-paced action, standout plays, and proud Kiwi basketball tradition. Secure your seats and be part of the energy.

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    2026 NRL Telstra Premiership Semi Final - Warriors v Knights

    Eden Park

    Get to Eden Park early this Sunday, with the Outer Oval fan zone open from 1pm ahead of the Warriors v Knights NRL Finals Series clash. Enjoy music, face painting and sign making, grab something to eat or drink, and soak up the pre-game atmosphere as the excitement builds towards kick-off. After the game, stick around and keep the game-day energy going. All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket

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    The Rock 2000 Live: With The Living End

    Spark Arena

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket Please Note: This event is R18, ID will be required upon entry.

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    ICON Suites at Spark Arena - The Rock 2000 Live

    Spark Arena

    A live rock show.

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    Jon Stevens - The Noiseworks & INXS Collection '26 Tour

    The Powerstation

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket

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    Conan Gray - Wishbone World Tour

    Spark Arena

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket

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Your guide to this week in Auckland

6 spots are on the Place to Be radar this week in Auckland. The hottest is BNZ Breakers v Illawara Hawks at Spark Arena (rising, 63/100), followed by The Rock 2000 Live: With The Living End and ICON Suites at Spark Arena - The Rock 2000 Live. The board leans music and sports. Every spot is ranked 0 to 100 by how big the crowd is, and Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the order is honest.

4 music2 sports

Top spots this week

  1. 1BNZ Breakers v Illawara Hawks 路 Spark Arena 路 Sun 20 Sept63
  2. 2The Rock 2000 Live: With The Living End 路 Spark Arena 路 Fri 25 Sept59
  3. 3ICON Suites at Spark Arena - The Rock 2000 Live 路 Spark Arena 路 Fri 25 Sept59
  4. 4Conan Gray - Wishbone World Tour 路 Spark Arena 路 Sat 26 Sept59
  5. 5Jon Stevens - The Noiseworks & INXS Collection '26 Tour 路 The Powerstation 路 Sat 26 Sept57
  6. 62026 NRL Telstra Premiership Semi Final - Warriors v Knights 路 Eden Park 路 Sun 20 Sept47
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Frequently asked

What's on this week in Auckland?

6 spots are on the Place to Be radar this week in Auckland. The biggest are BNZ Breakers v Illawara Hawks at Spark Arena (63/100), The Rock 2000 Live: With The Living End at Spark Arena (59/100), ICON Suites at Spark Arena - The Rock 2000 Live at Spark Arena (59/100).

What is the biggest event in Auckland this week?

BNZ Breakers v Illawara Hawks at Spark Arena on Sun 20 Sept. It scores 63 out of 100 on the radar, the rising tier.

What kinds of events does Place to Be track in Auckland?

Right now the Auckland board has 4 music, 2 sports. Everything from arena concerts and league matches to festivals, nightlife and free city moments is on one ranked radar.

How does Place to Be rank events?

Each spot is scored 0 to 100, led by how big the crowd is, then venue quality, ticket demand, category and whether more than one source lists it. Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the ranking is honest and never pay to play.

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