International Ticketing Report 2026
Market Report: New Zealand
New Zealand’s live entertainment sector is entering a new phase of growth, driven by major investment in venues and ticketing infrastructure
New Zealand’s live entertainment sector is entering a new phase of growth, driven by major investment in venues and ticketing infrastructure. The biggest recent development was Ticketek’s acquisition of Eventfinda, strengthening competition with Ticketmaster and expanding its reach into smaller venues and events.
Ticketmaster has also expanded its venue footprint, adding partnerships with BNZ Theatre, New Zealand International Convention Centre, and Christchurch’s brand-new 38,000-capacity covered One NZ Stadium while rolling out its Ignite white-label app platform for various…