Paul Smith
Events
Sunday
General Onsale
After selling out multiple arenas across the UK, Paul Smith brings his smash-hit tour "Pablo" to New Zealand this January! A master of audience interaction, get ready to experience jaw-aching, laugh out loud comedy that only Smith can deliver.
Paul Smith is a comedy sensation, known for his quick wit and unrivalled ability to roast audience members, making him a viral star in the stand-up world. With over 5,000 videos online, Paul holds the unofficial record for the most online stand-up content, amassing a massive global following. His Pablo tour has been a phenomenal success, with over 600,000 tickets sold for the UK leg alone. After receiving thousands of messages from fans, Paul is bringing his comedy genius to Australia and New Zealand for the first time, marking an exciting new chapter in his career.
While Paul’s crowd interaction and roasting skills are legendary, his shows offer much more than that. Now on his sixth stand-up tour, Paul is also recognised as one of the best comedy writers in the UK, delivering expertly crafted material that keeps audiences laughing from start to finish. He has been the resident compère at Hot Water Comedy Club for many years and recently headlined the launch of their new, purpose-built venue—the largest of its kind in Europe. Whether performing in intimate clubs or filling arenas, Paul's natural charm and razor-sharp wit make every performance unforgettable. If you haven’t yet seen Paul in action, now is the perfect chance—just don’t sit in the front row unless you're ready to be part of the show!
This is Paul Smith's biggest and funniest tour show yet, and it promises to have you rolling around in laughter with every joke. The show features a mix of his trademark audience interaction and hilarious true stories from his everyday life. You can expect hysterics from start to finish, and you won't want to miss a miss a minute. Grab your tickets today!
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Getting Here & Home
Getting Here & Home
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Accessibility
Accessibility
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Security
Security
- 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).
Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage
- Food an drinks are available for purchase at the Arena.
- All of our beverage and hot food serveware in the Arena is compostable. Find more info on our sustainability practices here.
- 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.
Venue Layout
Venue Layout
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Camera Policy
Camera Policy
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!
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol Policy
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.
Your Ticket Explained
Your Ticket Explained
Tickets for this event will be mobile tickets, accessed through the Ticketmaster App or by opening Ticketmaster.co.nz using your mobile browser. If you find yourself unable to access your ticket on your mobile phone at the venue, please visit the Ticketmaster Box Office next to Entry B. You will need to provide some form of ID so that the Box Office staff can access your Ticketmaster account details.
Spark Arena are now using the latest self-service scanning technology at all entrances so please have your tickets ready and follow the directions of the helpful staff.
Taking or using a screenshot of your ticket(s) is not permitted for this event & will not be valid for entry.