Lorde plays three shows in November at Auckland's Powerstation - one on the same night as her current touring buddy, Khalid. Photo/Getty
Lorde plays three shows in November at Auckland's Powerstation - one on the same night as her current touring buddy, Khalid. Photo/Getty
It's already been branded a "crazy" summer - and it's about to get even crazier.
The line-up of musical acts set to perform in Auckland over the coming months appears to be at a record high.
More than 60 shows are set to be held over the months of November, December, January and February - meaning there's the opportunity to attend one big gig every two days, on average.
The Foo Fighters perform with Weezer on February 3.
And the list doesn't include March, which has shows by Bruno Mars, James Blunt and Fall Out Boy scheduled, as well as three shows by pop juggernaut Ed Sheeran.
It's so busy, promoter Brent Eccles recently called the summer period "crazy".
"It's probably the biggest summer we've had ever. And the [concerts] are all selling out so it's amazing," he said.
But the Herald understands it could get even busier, with more major concerts set to be announced in the coming weeks.
As it is, the four months of summer are rammed full of shows, with everyone from hip-hop head Drake to pop stars Harry Styles and Sia, folksters Fleet Foxes, and icon Paul McCartney set to visit.
Drake performs at Spark Arena on November 3 and 4. Photo/Getty
There are so many shows, some are scheduled for the same night, like pop star Lorde, who has scheduled her Powerstation show on November 12 on the same night as visiting singer Khalid, who will play at Spark Arena.
On the day that McCartney visits, indie-rockers Future Islands perform at the Powerstation.
When Six60 play at Villa Maria Estate Winery on January 13, Vince Staples will perform at the Powerstation.
That's not all: the trend is set to continue, with shows by Lionel Richie, The Killers, Bryan Adams, Royal Blood, Niall Horan, Katy Perry and Pink confirmed for later in 2018.
Think you know all the names on their way here? Take a look at this list, get out your calendar and marker pen, and start making your picks now.
It's time to plan - and, possibly, take out a small bank loan.
The line-up (so far):
NOVEMBER
November 2: Bic Runga, The Civic November 3 & 4: Drake, Spark Arena November 11: GZA, The Studio November 12: Khalid, Spark Arena November 12, 14 & 15: Lorde, Powerstation November 18: UB40, Trusts Arena November 20: Ocean Colour Scene, Powerstation November 20 & 21: Stevie Nicks & The Pretenders, Spark Arena November 22: Take That, Auckland November 22: Blackbear, The Studio November 24: Eric Benet, The Studio November 25: Feist, Powerstation November 25: Shawn Mendes, Spark Arena November 29: The Weeknd, Spark Arena November 30: The Shins, Powerstation
December 1: J Cole, Spark Arena December 1: Paul Kelly, The Civic December 2: Aldous Harding, The Civic December 2: Harry Styles, Spark Arena December 5: Sia, Mt Smart Stadium December 6: The Human League, Logan Campbell Centre December 12 & 13: Alt-J, Auckland Town Hall December 13: Fuel, The Studio December 13 & 14: Yusuf - Cat Stevens, Spark Arena December 14: The Original Wailers, Powerstation December 15: Angus and Julia Stone, The Civic December 16: Future Islands, The Powerstation December 16: Paul McCartney, Auckland December 23: Sol3 Mio, Villa Maria Winery, Auckland December 26: Netsky, The Powerstation December 31: Wondergarden, Silo Park
Mariah Carey performs at Spark Arena on February 1. Photo/Getty
JANUARY
January 5: Kaytranada, Powerstation January 8: Cigarettes After Sex, Powerstation January 9: SZA, Logan Campbell Centre January 9: Fleet Foxes, Auckland Town Hall January 10: DRAM, Powerstation January 11: The xx, Trusts Stadium January 12: Joey Bada$$, Powerstation January 13: Vince Staples, Powerstation January 13: Six60, Villa Maria Estate Winery January 19: Kelela, Auckland January 20: Fat Freddy's Drop, Villa Maria Estate Winery January 24: Roger Waters, Spark Arena January 29: Laneway, Albert Park Precinct
FEBRUARY
February 1: Mariah Carey, Spark Arena February 2: The Stranglers, Auckland Town Hall February 3: Weezer and Foo Fighters, Mt Smart Stadium February 3: The Winery Tour, Ascension Wine Estate, Matakana February 9: Macklemore, Spark Arena February 14: Robbie Williams, Spark Arena February 17 & 18: Queen & Adam Lambert, Spark Arena February 19: Ben Folds, Powerstation February 19: Rise Against, Logan Campbell Centre February 20: David Duchovny, Powerstation February 23-25: Splore, Tapapakanga Regional Park February 25: The National, Villa Maria Estate Winery February 27: Bruno Mars, Spark Arena
