Everything you need to know if you are going to Pink

Pink performs onstage. Photo / Getty

Pink is in New Zealand and if you're seeing her in Dunedin this weekend or going to one of her Auckland shows, here's everything you need to know.

Dunedin

For Pink's Dunedin concert at Forsyth Bar Stadium on Saturday 1 September.

Approximate times

5.30pm – doors open
7.30pm - The Rubens
8.35pm – Pink (for approximately 2 hours)

Getting there

There will be free shuttles available from 4pm until 8pm every 5 minutes from the Octagon central carriageway to Forsyth Barr Stadium for anyone presenting a Pink concert ticket. Free shuttle buses will drop off at Harbour Terrace, and there will be a limited number of buses leaving the same street after the concert.

Forsyth Barr Stadium is a 20-minute walk from the Octagon. If you are wanting to taxi to the event it is recommended that you pre-book your rides both there and back.

There is limited parking around the Stadium and it is recommended that people use the free parking around the harbour area and the walkway link from Wickliffe Street.

Several roads will be closed between Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 September and vehicles will be at risk of being towed. Click here to find out which roads.

Tickets

You are encouraged to print your tickets as some phones may not be readable on the ticket scanners. Also, everyone needs their own vail ticket, including infants and children.

For additional information, Forsyth Barr Stadium recommends downloading the My Little Local app to which has a dedicated Pink tab to get up-to-date info on where to go and what to do on the night.

Singer Pink performs onstage during the Oscars. Photo / Norrie Montgomery

What you can bring into Forsyth Barr Stadium

You are allowed to bring homemade food such as sandwiches and fruit, as well as special food for dietary requirements and baby food and liquids.

You can also bring plastic bottles of water if the seal is unbroken and less than 1L. However, you cannot bring in any other drinks, glass bottles or cans. You are also not permitted to bring any commercial products (eg. Crisps, lollies etc).

Please also leave large bags or backpacks, umbrellas, prams, selfie sticks, tripods, Go Pros or recording devices. There will be security bag checks on site.

Auckland

For Pink's Auckland concerts at Spark Arena, Tuesday 4 September – Tuesday 11 September:

Approximate times
6.30pm – doors open
7.30pm - The Rubens
8.35pm – Pink (for approximately 2 hours)

Getting there

While normal transport fare applies for trains and buses to and from Spark Arena, there will be a higher frequency of trains. Check here and here for the updated train timetables.

As there will be a high number of people entering the arena, there will be road closures and parking restrictions around the area from approximately 5.15pm.

If you're being dropped off or picked up, the best meeting point is by the footbridge on Quay Street.

There are some parking facilities in surrounding streets, but if you park somewhere that is later subject to road closures or parking restrictions you may be towed or delayed leaving.

The closest parking facilities are:

Arena Car Park (Dockside Lane, off Tapora Street, about 5 mins walk)
Britomart Car Park (Corner of Quay Street and Britomart Place, about 8 mins walk)
Railway Car Park (Te Taou Crescent, off Beach Road, about 5 mins walk)
Tangihua Street Car Park (Tangihua Street, about 6 mins walk)
There is limited onsite mobility parking for patrons holding a current mobility parking permit, but these spaces must be pre-booked as they fill up quickly. Spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Free Uber rides are available to first-time users (up to $20) when you enter the promo code SPARKAREANA.

Tickets

You're encouraged to print your tickets as some phones may not be readable on the ticket scanners. Also, be aware that everyone needs their own valid ticket - including infants and children.

What you can bring into Spark Arena

Please leave all large bags at home! There will be pat downs, security wanding, and a full bag search on entry, so don't bring backpacks or any large handbags.

All bags larger than 30cm x 30cm will not be allowed inside the venue.

Cameras with a detachable lens, iPads, GoPro's and selfie sticks are also not allowed.

You can purchase food from the bar that you can take into the show. Free water coolers are available around the arena, too.

This article was first published on The Hits.