Live at Tuning Fork, Spark Arena in Auckland: Close Counters Live
Fri, 22 Jan – Sat, 23 Jan 2027 at Tuning Fork, Spark Arena, Auckland
About this event
Close Counters Live runs from Friday, 22 January 2027 to Saturday, 23 January 2027 at Tuning Fork, Spark Arena, Auckland.
Close Counters bring their soulful, jazz-infused dance sound to The Tuning Fork on 22 January, following a huge 2025 that saw the duo take their live band around the globe. They’ve played dream festivals including Glastonbury, Love Supreme, Brick Lane Jazz Festival, The Great Escape and Lost Village, alongside sold-out shows at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London and a packed 1000-capacity Croxton in Melbourne. Back home, they’ve also played Meredith Music Festival, Let Them Eat Cake, Falls Festival, Strawberry Fields and Party in the Paddock.
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2025 saw the release of their first full-length original record, LOVERS DANCE ACADEMY, which climbed to #3 on ARIA’s Jazz & Blues Album Chart and was widely supported by Jazz FM, BBC Radio 1Xtra, 6Music, KEXP Seattle, Double J, RRR and PBS. UK tastemaker Tina Edwards called it “the best dance album of the year”.
Allan McConnell & Finn Rees are a prolific jazz-trained production pair creating soulful soundscapes, with collaborations including Young Franco, Denzel Curry, Shiv, Lyric Jones and Allysha Joy, and remixes for PNAU, Bebe Rexha, Hiatus Kaiyote’s Simon Mavin and Genesis Owusu.
With a fresh record in early production stages, 2026 is shaping up strong for “Australia’s version of Kaytranada” – Tommy Faith (triple j).
Tickets on sale 25 August at 5pm. Let’s dance!
About Close Counters
Dance · Electronic music · House
Event details
- Date
- Friday 22 January – Saturday 23 January 2027
- Time
- 20:00 local time
- Venue
- Tuning Fork, Spark Arena
- Address
- 42 - 80 Mahuhu Crescent, 1010, Auckland, New Zealand
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Electronic music
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
- Friday 22 January – Saturday 23 January 2027
- Starts
- 20:00
- 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 Close Counters date
- New Year's At The BowlArts Centre Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Linlithgow Ave
Also at Tuning Fork, Spark Arena that week
Good to know
When is “Close Counters Live”?
Close Counters Live runs from Friday, 22 January 2027 to Saturday, 23 January 2027.
Where is “Close Counters Live” held?
Venue: Tuning Fork, Spark Arena, 42 - 80 Mahuhu Crescent, 1010, Auckland, New Zealand.
How much are tickets for “Close Counters Live”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “Close Counters Live”?
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 Close Counters performing?
Close Counters also has one more date coming up, for example Linlithgow Ave (31 Dec 2026).
