Live at Tuning Fork, Spark Arena in Auckland: Banks Arcade - NZ Christmas Tour
Thu, 17 Dec – Fri, 18 Dec 2026 at Tuning Fork, Spark Arena, Auckland
About this event
Banks Arcade - NZ Christmas Tour opens on Thursday, 17 December 2026 at Tuning Fork, Spark Arena, Auckland and stays until Friday, 18 December 2026.
Banks Arcade return to New Zealand for three exclusive Christmas shows alongside their Australian mates in Melrose Avenue.
Fresh off their new album Second Place Superstar, the Kiwi powerhouse is returning home to deliver a career spanning set. These shows mark a major homecoming for the band bringing years of global touring experience, relentless evolution, and their most refined, high energy material back to local stages.
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Joining the bill, Melrose Avenue arrived in New Zealand following a standout year of international growth. Driven by their hit single "Suffocate," which surpassed 10 million streams, the Melbourne based group completed sold out runs across both Europe and North America, establishing themselves as one of Australia’s fastest-rising rock exports.
Combining the raw intensity of heavy metal with high gloss electronic and hip hop influences, Banks Arcade are delivering their most complete live show to date. Expect an unmissable night of heavy music
About Banks Arcade
Metalcore
Event details
- Date
- Thursday 17 December – Friday 18 December 2026
- Time
- 19:30 local time
- Venue
- Tuning Fork, Spark Arena
- Address
- 42 - 80 Mahuhu Crescent, 1010, Auckland, New Zealand
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Metal
Venue & getting there
42 - 80 Mahuhu Crescent, 1010, Auckland
How to get to Tuning Fork, Spark Arena
- The Strand StationTrain70 m
1 min walk - Old Auckland Railway StationTrain90 m
1 min walk - Parnell Train StationTrain810 m
10 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 30 m away.
Hotels near Tuning Fork, Spark Arena
- Grand Central Serviced Apartments50 mCheck prices
- Adina Apartment Hotel190 mCheck prices
- The Station Accommodation240 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Tuning Fork, Spark Arena
- Date
- Thursday 17 December – Friday 18 December 2026
- Starts
- 19:30
- Getting there
- The Strand Station (train), 70 m – about 1 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 30 m away
- Staying nearby
- 9 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Grand Central Serviced Apartments (50 m)
Every upcoming Banks Arcade date
- Banks Arcade - NZ Christmas TourThe Loons, Lyttelton
Good to know
When is “Banks Arcade - NZ Christmas Tour”?
Banks Arcade - NZ Christmas Tour runs from Thursday, 17 December 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026.
Where is “Banks Arcade - NZ Christmas Tour” held?
Venue: Tuning Fork, Spark Arena, 42 - 80 Mahuhu Crescent, 1010, Auckland, New Zealand.
How much are tickets for “Banks Arcade - NZ Christmas Tour”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “Banks Arcade - NZ Christmas Tour”?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to Tuning Fork, Spark Arena by public transport?
The closest stop is The Strand Station (train), 70 m from Tuning Fork, Spark Arena – roughly 1 minute on foot.
Can I park near Tuning Fork, Spark Arena?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 30 m away.
Where else is Banks Arcade performing?
Banks Arcade also has one more date coming up, for example Lyttelton (19 Dec 2026).
