Zara Larsson Smashes Venue Record at NZ’s Spark Arena

Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson smashed a venue record at Auckland’s Spark Arena during her sold-out Midnight Sun Tour of Australia and New Zealand. The tour wrapped up with a historic two-night stand at the arena, where Larsson welcomed 12,796 fans on Sunday, Oct. 25, shattering the all-time record. The following night, she drew an even larger crowd of 12,798 attendees, elevating the record to 25,594 fans across the two nights.

This achievement marks a rarefied accomplishment, as no artist has played the 19-year-old venue more times than Larsson, who managed to do it twice in back-to-back nights. Live Nation, the tour promoter and arena operator, praised Larsson's meteoric rise and her ability to forge a genuine connection with fans worldwide. Spark Arena's General Manager, Mark Gosling, expressed his excitement over the record-breaking performances, stating that the artist has set a bar that may be hard to beat.

Larsson's journey to stardom began at age 10 when she won Talang, the Swedish version of Got Talent. She later signed a record deal and has since amassed seven Billboard Hot 100 hits, including "Midnight Sun" and "Never Forget You." In recognition of her advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and mental health, The Trevor Project awarded her the 2026 Mental Health Champion of the Year.