Auckland Transport media release

9 December 2015

Ed is back and is playing Mount Smart

Ed Sheeran is back in town and is playing Mount Smart Stadium on Saturday night. Travel on trains and special event buses to the concert is included with your concert ticket.

Date: Saturday 12 December
Time: 8.30pm with opening acts from 6pm (Gates open 5pm)

If you’ve pre-purchased a ticket you can travel on a special event bus or train to the stadium. All you need to do is show your concert ticket but remember you cannot consume alcohol on public transport.
There will be large crowds and busy roads as people make their way to and from the stadium and we suggest you have a travel plan and set-off early.

Bus:

Travel on special event buses is included with your concert ticket. The return services run direct to Mount Smart from the Northern Busway stations and from Quay St near Queen St in the city, look for the buses marked “Special Event”.
Keep your ticket for the return trip. Regular fares apply for usual bus services.

Train:

You can travel on trains up to 3 hours before the opening act with your concert ticket. Travel prior to this will be at the standard fare.
Additional trains will operate before and after the concert. All rail services will go into Penrose station which is about a 10 minute walk from the stadium.
You will need to show your concert ticket.

Ferry:

The Downtown Ferry Terminal is located on Quay St in Downtown Auckland. This means ferry passengers can easily cross the road and catch the special event buses ortrains for transport to the concert. Normal fares/passes apply for ferry services.
If you’re heading home to Waiheke Island please note the 11.45pm Auckland to Waiheke sailing will be delayed until midnight. The return sailing from Waiheke will be delayed from 12.30am to 12.40am.

Driving:

Some roads in and around the stadium will be closed to traffic or have restricted access. Please make sure you have parked legally before leaving your car. For mobility parking contact Mount Smart Stadium directly.
Check out road closures: https://at.govt.nz/about-us/news-events/events-causing-delays/

For full details of services and timetables: https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/events/ed-sheeran/

Visit the Auckland Stadiums website for details about the venue and concert.

ENDS

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