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Qudos Bank Arena Announces Starlight As Official Charity Partner

Qudos Bank Arena are excited to announce that they are joining forces with Starlight Children’s Foundation (Starlight) as their official Charity Partner

Grease: The Word You’re Feelin’

As you tumble out of Qudos Arena after GREASE-THE ARENA EXPERIENCE you might hear an odd sound, just in range of your hearing. It takes a while to work out that it is thousands of people humming or singing along to themselves. And it’s pretty much all ‘Born to Hand Jive’. That, after all, is the spectacular finale song of a night of thoroughly entertaining music and staging.

WIN two tickets to watch Placebo LIVE at Qudos Bank Arena!

One of the world's most widely recognised alternative rock bands Placebo are set to take Australia by storm in a few weeks and YOU and a friend have a chance to see them perform LIVE!

WIN THE ULTIMATE VIP EXPERIENCE

Buy any tickets to a live event at Qudos Bank Arena from 11th to 25th December 2017 and you could win the ultimate VIP experience for you and a friend to any THREE* events of your choice being held at Qudos Bank Arena in 2018!

Better As One Campaign To Support Pride Month

1/6/2017
Los Angeles, CA – June 1, 2017 -- In support of LGBT Pride Month, AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, is creating awareness around diversity and inclusion with the launch of “Better As One,” a social media campaign that underscores the organization’s belief in unity and diversity.

Qudos Bank Arena To Participate In Earth Hour 2017

14/03/2017

At Qudos Bank Arena we work hard to reduce our impact on the environment. On Saturday, 25th March 2017 we will be joining the World Wildlife Fund and millions of people worldwide for Earth Hour.

Qudos Bank Arena launches a new responsive website

01/03/2017

Qudos Bank Arena are pleased to announce the launch of their new responsive website – www.qudosbankarena.com.au.

Qudos Bank Arena ranked number 1 in Australasia

8/02/2017
After an incredibly successful year for Qudos Bank Arena in 2016, the Arena has welcomed its showing in Pollstar magazine’s 2016 Year-End rankings of the world’s top arenas.

Qudos Bank Arena new Super Cluster Scoreboard and the home of the Sydney Kings

6/10/2016
Allphones Arena is set to become the R ‘n B heart of New South Wales when Grammy Award winning artists, Alicia Keys and John Legend bring their full bands to the venue on their Set the World On Fire tour on Wednesday, 11 December, 2013.

Allphones Arena Name Change to Qudos Bank Arena

Allphones Arena, Australia’s premier entertainment venue located in Sydney’s Olympic Park precinct is about to undergo an exciting name change.

Allphones Arena to host the 2016 Schools Spectacular

Allphones Arena is delighted to announce that the NSW Department of Education's 2016 Schools Spectacular will be hosted at Australia's largest indoor venue Allphones Arena.

Katy Perry's Prismatic World Tour Shatters Record

Pop superstar Katy Perry played her sixth and final Sydney show at Allphones Arena on Saturday 13 December, breaking the venue’s ticket sales record and longest run of shows for a solo artist.

Allphones Arena Nominated for Top Arena in Billboard Awards

The AEG Ogden managed Allphones Arena in Sydney has been nominated as a finalist in the Top Arena category of the 2014 Billboard Touring Awards.

Allphones Arena Announces Partnership with Hyundai

Sydney’s No 1 indoor entertainment venue, Allphones Arena today announced details of a significant partnership with the world’s fastest growing automotive brand, Hyundai Motor Company.

Allphones Arena Creates The Ultimate Fan Experience

22/10/2014 9:34:00 AM Miley Cyrus fans were among the first people in Sydney to witness Allphones Arena’s brand new leading-edge digital video technology Cisco StadiumVision® in action.

Australian Superstar Cody Simpson Joins First iHeart Radio Australia Music Festival Lineup

22/10/2014 9:34:00 AM Miley Cyrus fans were among the first people in Sydney to witness Allphones Arena’s brand new leading-edge digital video technology Cisco StadiumVision® in action.

Miley Cyrus to Headline First iHeart Radio Australia Music Festival

22/10/2014 9:34:00 AM Miley Cyrus fans were among the first people in Sydney to witness Allphones Arena’s brand new leading-edge digital video technology Cisco StadiumVision® in action.

Rockhold-Bisping Set For Sydney

8/09/2014 12:31:00 PM The fans and the fighters demanded it, and on November 8 in Sydney, Australia, the UFC FIGHT PASS main event will be a five-round clash of middleweight contenders, as Luke Rockhold meets heated rival Michael Bisping.

Allphones Arena Named 11th Top Grossing Venue In The World

29/01/2014 4:12:00 PM
2013 was a stellar year for Allphones Arena in Sydney which was confirmed today with the news that it hosted 7 out of Pollstar’s 2013 Top 10 Highest Grossing Worldwide Tours as well as coming in 11th in the industry bible’s 2013 Year End Worldwide Venue Ticket Sales.

Nitro Circus Live Breaks Allphones Arena Record

26/05/2014 1:33:00 PM
Sunday afternoon saw Nitro Circus Live become the most successful sporting event ever at Allphones Arena. The show broke the venue’s ticket sales record for a sporting event at the conclusion of the third and final Sydney show.

Keith Urban Returns To Allphones Arena In 2014 With The Light The Fuse Tour Australia!

6/12/2013 12:08:00 PM
When it comes to an all energy show with world-class production, Grammy and ARIA Award winning Keith Urban certainly delivers and this is exactly what audiences can expect when Urban returns to Allphones Arena on Saturday, 21 June, 2014 as part of the Light The Fuse Tour Australia.

One Direction Break Allphones Arena Sales Record!

29/10/2013 10:35:00 AM
After 26 shows across Australia and New Zealand, global superstars One Direction performed their seventh and final Sydney show at Allphones Arena last Saturday night to another sell-out crowd breaking the venue’s record for ticket sales by a group and longest run for a single tour.

American Superstar Toby Keith Set To Make His Allphones Arena Debut!

3/10/2013 12:29:00 PM
We are thrilled to announce that American superstar TOBY KEITH will be making his first ever concert appearances in Australia and bringing his Hammer Down Under Tour to Allphones Arena on Tuesday, 18 March 2014.

Important One Direction Event Information For Sunday, 6 October

2/10/2013 10:34:00 AM
Allphones Arena will be hosting two One Direction shows on Sunday, 6 October and would like to ensure all ticket holders are aware of the very high volume of activity occurring in Sydney Olympic Park that day which also includes the NRL Grand Final at ANZ Stadium and the EB Games Expo at Sydney Showground.

Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour™ By Cirque Du Soleil® Slides Into Allphones Arena!

28/09/2013 10:43:00 AM
Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour™ By Cirque du Soleil® took hold of Allphones Arena yesterday when 37 semi-trailers and over 230 crew and performers started descending on the venue at 6.00am and culminating in a standing ovation just after 10.00pm last night.

P!NK Breaks Allphones Arena Record!

18/09/2013 10:55:00 AM
After more than three months criss-crossing Australia, American pop superstar P!nk performed her final Sydney show, the 100th show on her world tour, last Sunday night at Allphones Arena to another sell-out crowd and breaking the venue’s record for tickets sales by a solo artist.

Alicia Keys And John Legend To Set The World On Fire At Allphones Arena!

18/09/2013 10:43:00 AM
Allphones Arena is set to become the R ‘n B heart of New South Wales when Grammy Award winning artists, Alicia Keys and John Legend bring their full bands to the venue on their Set the World On Fire tour on Wednesday, 11 December, 2013.

The Legendary Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band Return Allphones Arena in 2014!

23/08/2013 1:42:00 PM
Allphones Arena are delighted to confirm that Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have announced they are headed back to Australia in 2014 and will be returning to the Arena with what critics and fans agree is “the greatest rock and roll show on earth” on Wednesday, 19 February, 2014.

Paramore Set To Rock The Roof Off Allphones Arena!

20/08/2013 9:54:00 AM
With millions of album sales and a slew of sold out signs gracing stadiums across the globe, Allphones Arena are thrilled to be welcoming Paramore to the venue on Saturday, 11 January, 2014.

Pitbull And Ke$Ha Set To Party At Allphones Arena!

13/08/2013 9:24:00 AM
Allphones Arena are excited to welcome two of the hottest acts in the world today – Pitbull and Ke$ha – to what will undoubtedly be the ultimate party night on Friday, 8 November, 2013.

Michael Buble Is Back Just In Time For Mothers Day

2/08/2013 10:01:00 AM
Australia’s favourite super crooner, Michael Bublé, is set to return to Allphones Arena for two very special shows Friday 9 and Saturday 10 May 2014.

Allphones Arena Welcome Back Rock Superstars Muse

17/07/2013 9:46:00 AM
Allphones Arena is thrilled to welcome back the one and only Beyoncé on her Mrs. Carter Show tour on Thursday, 31 October, 2013 and Friday, 1 November, 2013.

Allphones Arena Set To Welcome The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour Starring Beyonce

17/07/2013 9:46:00 AM
Allphones Arena is thrilled to welcome back the one and only Beyoncé on her Mrs. Carter Show tour on Thursday, 31 October, 2013 and Friday, 1 November, 2013.

Justin Bieber Set To Return To Allphones Arena For Two Shows This November!

28/06/2013 10:04:00 AM
Allphones Arena are thrilled to welcome back multi-Award winning teen superstar, Justin Bieber, back to the venue for his ONLY SYDNEY SHOWS on Friday, 29 November, 2013 and Saturday, 30 November, 2013.

Allphones Arena Set To Host Ricky Martin’s First Sydney Shows In Over 10 Years!

31/05/2013 11:42:00 AM
Allphones Arena is thrilled to welcome global super star, Ricky Martin, for his first Sydney shows in over 10 years on Friday, 18 October, 2013 and Saturday, 19 October, 2013.

Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour™ By Cirque Du Soleil® Coming To Allphones Arena in September

30/05/2013 12:23:00 PM
A once-in-a-lifetime electrifying production that combines Michael Jackson’s music and choreography with Cirque du Soleil® creativity is coming to Allphones Arena for five very special shows from 26 to 29 September, 2013.

Country Superstar Alan Jackson Returns To Allphones Arena This October

27/05/2013 10:05:00 AM
Allphones Arena are delighted to be welcoming back Grammy Award winning country music superstar, Alan Jackson, to the venue for the second time on Tuesday, 1 October, 2013.

Mrs Brown Is Bringing The Boys To Allphones Arena!

10/05/2013 9:16:00 AM
Allphones Arena is feckin’ pleased to be hosting Mrs. Brown’s Boys Live when Agnes, Cathy, Mark, Betty, Rory, Dino, Dermott, Trevor, Grandad Brown and the rest of the family head “down under” in March, 2014.

Bruno Mars Swings into Allphones Arena for the Moonshine Jungle Tour!

19/04/2013 10:35:00 AM
Allphones Arena are delighted to be welcoming Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter, Bruno Mars to the venue for the first time when he brings his Moonshine Jungle tour Downunder in March 2014.

AEG facilities venues take 12 of the worldwide top 50 in Pollstar’s 2013 first quarter rankings!

15/04/2013 10:48:00 AM
AEG facilities venues take 12 of the worldwide top 50 in Pollstar’s 2013 first quarter rankings!

Allphones Arena and Bruce Springsteen help raise $37,000 for Foodbank NSW!

9/04/2013 10:48:00 AM
Allphones Arena and Bruce Springsteen help raise $37,000 for Foodbank NSW!

Allphones Arena Set To Sparkle For Rihanna’s Diamonds World Tour!

20/03/2013 10:48:00 AM
ALLPHONES ARENA SET TO SPARKLE FOR RIHANNA’S DIAMONDS WORLD TOUR!

P!NK The Truth About Love Tour Australia 2013

26/02/2013 10:57:00 AM
P!NK THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE TOUR AUSTRALIA 2013

Allphones Arena welcome TOOL back to Sydney

18/02/2013 12:38:00 PM
Allphones Arena welcome TOOL back to Sydney

Allphones Arena Shaping Up For Its Biggest Year Yet

8/02/2013 10:54:00 AM
ALLPHONES ARENA SHAPING UP FOR ITS BIGGEST YEAR YET!

Allphones Arena present keith urban with a custom made tomkins guitar!

4/2/2013 4:27:00 PM
Allphones Arena present Keith Urban with a custom made Tomkins guitar!

The Boss Puts Third Show On Sale At Allphones Arena!

4/2/2013 10:06:00 AM
Tickets to the final show are on sale now!

Allphones Arena welcomes rock icons Guns N’ Roses!

29/01/2013 5:10:00 PM
Allphones Arena welcomes rock icons Guns N’ Roses!

Blink 182 - Sydney Sidewave - Final release of tickets!

16/01/2013 11:39:00 AM
Blink 182 - Sydney Sidewave - Final release of tickets!

Second Shows Added To Meet Massive Demand!

14/12/2012 4:18:00 AM
SECOND SHOWS ADDED TO MEET MASSIVE DEMAND!

Allphones Arena’s Cash For This Tash Movember Team Raises $3K for Men’s Health

6/12/2012 12:51:00 PM
Allphones Arena’s Cash For This Tash Movember Team Raises $3K for Men’s Health

The WWE® RAW® World Tour Is Returning To Allphones Arena!

4/12/2012 9:06:00 AM
THE WWE® RAW® WORLD TOUR IS RETURNING TO ALLPHONES ARENA!

Russell Peters Brings His Notorious World Tour To Allphones Arena!

3/12/2012 10:26:00 AM
Russell Peters is returning to Allphones Arena on his Notorious World Tour on Friday, 15 March, 2013.

Keith Urban Sold Out Tour - New Seats Released For All Shows

30/11/2012 11:39:00 AM
KEITH URBAN SOLD OUT TOUR - NEW SEATS RELEASED FOR ALL SHOWS

The Madden Brothers Confirmed To Support Keith Urban's Sold Out Australian Tour Dates

29/11/2012 2:36:00 PM
The Madden Brothers Confirmed To Support Keith Urban's Sold Out Australian Tour Dates

P!NK’S Party Continues With More Shows For Sydney

22/11/2012 9:18:00 AM
P!NK’S PARTY CONTINUES WITH MORE SHOWS FOR SYDNEY

Summer’s Biggest, Baddest Tour Set To Rock Allphones Arena!

21/11/2012 9:12:00 AM
SUMMER’S BIGGEST, BADDEST TOUR SET TO ROCK ALLPHONES ARENA!

Mariah Carey Set To Bring Some Festive Cheer To Allphones Arena!

20/11/2012 9:08:00 AM
MARIAH CAREY SET TO BRING SOME FESTIVE CHEER TO ALLPHONES ARENA!

Allphones Arena “Exceptional Talent” Wins AEG Ogden Scholarship

19/11/2012 3:28:00 PM
ALLPHONES ARENA “EXCEPTIONAL TALENT” WINS AEG OGDEN SCHOLARSHIP

Brisbane Entertainment Centre And Allphones Arena Named In 2012 Worldwide Venue “Top Stops”!

12/11/2012 1:08:00 PM
BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE AND ALLPHONES ARENA NAMED IN 2012 WORLDWIDE VENUE “TOP STOPS”!

Black Sabbath Coming To Allphones Arena On Their First Australian Tour In 40 Years!!

7/11/2012 9:36:00 AM
BLACK SABBATH COMING TO ALLPHONES ARENA ON THEIR FIRST AUSTRALIAN TOUR IN 40 YEARS!!

Aussie Guest Skaters To Join Roller Derby Xtreme!

19/10/2012 4:59:00 PM
AUSSIE GUEST SKATERS TO JOIN ROLLER DERBY XTREME!

BLINK 182 return to Australia - See them first at Allphones Arena!

17/10/2012 3:24:00 PM
BLINK 182 return to Australia - See them first at Allphones Arena!

Allphones Arena And Brisbane Entertainment Centre Named In World’s Top 20 Arena Venues!

17/10/2012 2:00:00 PM
ALLPHONES ARENA AND BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE NAMED IN WORLD’S TOP 20 ARENA VENUES!

AEG Ogden Announces New Allphones Arena GM

1/8/2012 11:03:00 AM
Internationally respected venue manager, Guy Ngata has been appointed the new General Manager at Allphones Arena in Sydney.

George Michael Confirms Second Sydney Show

15/7/2012 8:56:00 AM
George Michael Confirms Second Sydney Show

She Said Yes!

13/7/2012 4:49:00 PM
Ten years ago today, Andrew and Kimberley met for the first time. The pair were attending the Utopia Dance Party with friends, at what was then called Acer Arena. The couple remember the moment they met very clearly, Kimberley was wearing a "hug me" t-shirt and her friends encouraged Andrew to give her that very first hug.

Win A Trip To The Troy Dunn Invitational In Townsville

5/7/2012 1:54:00 PM
You could win a bucking good prize thanks to PBR Australia!Check out the details here.

Allphones Arena Introduces Colossus - The Worlds Largest Commercially Available Pizza

27/6/2012 3:16:00 PM
Allphones Arena today officially launched its new Colossus pizzas which are now available for concert goers and Sydney Olympic Park residents and workers.

Lingerie Football League Australia Announces Open Tryouts

11/5/2012 10:53:00 AM
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Thursday 10 May, 2012: With less than a month until the whistle blows marking the much anticipated start to the Lingerie Football League All-Star Game Tour, the Eastern and Western Conference teams have flexed their muscles by announcing their squads who will suit up and go head to head on the field come Saturday 2 June at Brisbane Entertainment Centre and Saturday 9 June at Allphones Arena in Sydney. The LFL is also pleased to announce the details of the open tryouts for the 2013 Lingerie Football League Australia teams.

Production seats just released at $99 each for the 2nd Sydney Concert Saturday 12 May

3/5/2012 5:53:00 AM
The staging of a Prince concert is one of the most complex and dynamic that has been seen in an arena for many many years. Based on the legendary Prince symbol audiences come away from a Prince concert stunned by the brilliance of the set and lighting design. Like any brand new show the Promoters have been extra cautious about what seats are released for sale.

Prince Confirms 3rd and Final Sydney Concert Tuesday May 22

3/5/2012 5:53:00 AM
In breaking news promoters’ Garry Van Egmond and Chugg Entertainment have today announced Sydney’s third and Australia’s eighth Prince concert.

One Direction 2013 Australian Tour Announced

18/4/2012 4:52:00 PM
With their entire 2012 Australian tour selling out in 3 minutes, One Direction are giving their fans a chance to see the group live in September 2013 as part of their World Tour, which includes major arena shows in the US and UK & Ireland before coming to Australia.

Chairman Hails Lingerie Football Launch a Massive Success

16/4/2012 4:48:00 PM
SYDNEY, Australia – Monday, 16 April, 2012: Lingerie Football League (LFL) Chairman Mitchell Mortaza today hailed the launch of LFL in Australia a massive success.

Allphones Arena Announces its Chosen Charities for the Next Two Years

14/12/2011 12:00:00 AM
Allphones Arena has announced that it will be supporting two charities over the next two years, The Australian Children’s Music Foundation (ACMF) and Amanda Wright.

Winners of the 2011 ARIA Awards Announced

21/11/2011 3:09:00 AM
BOY & BEAR TAKE HOME FIVE AWARDS!
GOTYE ADDS ANOTHER THREE!

Allphones Arena Finalist for International Billboard Award

9/11/2011 5:35:00 PM
Allphones Arena (Acer Arena became Allphones Arena on 1st September) holds its global position amongst the top arenas in the world on the back of the nominations announcement of the 2011 Billboard Touring Awards. Allphones Arena is again a finalist in the Top Arena category alongside The 02 Arena in London.

Ticket Scalping A Public Warning For Australian Audiences

12/10/2011 6:40:00 PM
Peak industry body Live Performance Australia warns Australian audiences against purchasing tickets from unauthorised ticket sellers.

Allphones Arena Agrees To Another Cool Deal

14/9/2011 12:33:00 PM
Allphones Arena today agreed to a major supplier sponsorship with Leading Ice Cream supplier, Nestle Peters.

Details of the sponsorship were announced by venue General Manager, Paul Sergeant.

Saucy Deal for Allphones Arena

4/8/2011 12:04:00 PM
Allphones Arena today agreed to a major supplier sponsorship with Masterfoods Sauces.

Details of the sponsorship were announced by venue General Manager, Paul Sergeant.

Australia to host 2015 World Netball Championships

21/3/2011 3:54:00 PM
Netball Australia will stage the World Netball Championships following the announcement by the International Federation of Netball Associations (IFNA) that Sydney has beaten rival bid city Manchester for the right to host the 2015 World Netball Championships (WNC 2015).