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Chart-topping superstar James Blunt will return to Auckland this October to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his breakthrough album ‘Back To Bedlam’ performing the album in its entirety plus all the classic hits.

’New Zealand and Australia… I’m coming to get you!  Following last year’s incredible tour of Oz, I knew I had to bring my Back To Bedlam 20th Anniversary Tour to you guys Down Under, and this time we’re sneaking in New Zealand, and I can’t wait to see all of you!  I promise to deliver an unforgettable show!' – James Blunt 

Released in October 2004, Back to Bedlam marked the debut of singer-songwriter James Blunt. The album includes the globally acclaimed #1 singles "You’re Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover," along with other notable tracks such as "High" and "Wisemen." It achieved significant commercial success, reaching #1 on the ARIA album charts and earning the #8 spot on the ARIA Top 100 Albums of the 2000s. Certified 8× Platinum in Australia, it was also the highest-selling album in the UK for 2005, with over 2.4 million copies sold that year. To date, Back to Bedlam has sold over 12 million copies worldwide, solidifying James Blunt’s status as an international recording artist.

Since then, James Blunt has established a highly successful career both creatively and commercially, producing a series of acclaimed albums and singles. His subsequent works, including All The Lost Souls (2007), Some Kind of Trouble (2010), Moon Landing (2013), The Afterlove (2017), and Once Upon A Mind (2019), have consistently secured positions within the Top 10 of the ARIA Album Charts.

His most recent album Who We Used To Be was released in 2023.  His recent greatest hits collection, The Stars Beneath My Feet, went Gold selling over 100,000 copies.

Don’t miss the return of chart-topping superstar James Blunt, performing his debut album and all his greatest hits from across his stellar career. 

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  • Bags larger than 30cm x 30cm will not be allowed in so if you want to avoid extra queues, leave your large handbags and backpacks at home. Any bags larger than this size will be cloaked prior to entry to the venue.
  • We ask people attending the show to arrive early and please be patient as we go through our security procedures prior to entry to the building.
  • We are a smoke free and vape free venue by law. For everyone to enjoy our events, any attendees smoking or vaping inside will be escorted out of the venue without the possibility of re-entering. There will be designated smoking/vaping areas outside the building where pass outs will be permitted (e.g. you will be allowed to leave the venue and re-enter).

  • Bottles of any kind are not allowed into the Arena for this show. We have a range of drinks for sale and free water stations available on both levels of the Arena to keep you hydrated.

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No professional cameras or extendable lenses are allowed but you can bring a pocket-sized instamatic camera. 

Please leave iPads and other large tablets/devices at home - the light from these screens is an annoying distraction to those around you. 

We also ask that you please leave tripods and selfie sticks at home.

Basically, if your camera is a point and shoot that fits into your jeans pocket, you will be fine.

Thanks for your understanding!

The city bylaws are that no alcohol is to be consumed on the streets within Auckland CBD this is pretty strictly enforced by Auckland Police. The law of the land states that if you arrive at the arena intoxicated we can't let you in. If you show signs of intoxication at Spark Arena, then you will be asked to leave. In the exact words of the law "The licensee or a manager of any licensed premises who allows an intoxicated person to be or remain on the licensed premises commits an offence". This is not something we want to happen, so help us out and ease off the drink.

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Taking or using a screenshot of your ticket(s) is not permitted for this event & will not be valid for entry.

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