What is at stake? First major concert at the new 37,000-seat One NZ Stadium and an early test of the Government’s Events Boost Fund in Christchurch’s return to large-scale events.
Background The stadium will open with a Super Round of rugby in April 2026, then host 'Once In A Lifetime' in May with full sets from SIX60 and Synthony plus a joint orchestral encore.
Main players Promoters Duco Events and Eccles Entertainment fronted by David Higgins and Brent Eccles alongside Minister Louise Upston and an all-New Zealand lineup led by Six60 and Synthony.
Christchurch’s new One NZ Stadium has locked in its first major live music event, with promoters banking on an all-New Zealand lineup and fresh government backing to fill 37,000 seats.
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What is at stake? First major concert at the new 37,000-seat One NZ Stadium and an early test of the Government’s Events Boost Fund in Christchurch’s return to large-scale events.
Background The stadium will open with a Super Round of rugby in April 2026, then host 'Once In A Lifetime' in May with full sets from SIX60 and Synthony plus a joint orchestral encore.
Main players Promoters Duco Events and Eccles Entertainment fronted by David Higgins and Brent Eccles alongside Minister Louise Upston and an all-New Zealand lineup led by Six60 and Synthony.
