Arena Stars 2026:
Qudos Bank Arena | Sydney, Australia

Among the largest venues in the Southern Hemisphere, Qudos Bank Arena has built its reputation on scale, flexibility, and operational capability...

By Hanna Ellington | 15 June 2026

Concert capacity: 21,389 Operator: Legends Global Among the largest and most technically capable indoor venues in the Southern Hemisphere, Qudos Bank Arena (soon to be the Afterpay Arena following a five-year naming rights deal) has built its reputation on scale, flexibility, and operational capability.

The Arena’s signature feature is a roof structure that rises 33 metres above the arena floor, extending to 42 metres at the roof masts – the tallest arena roof in the Southern Hemisphere – with an overall…

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Auckland, New Zealand

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London, UK

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