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Golden Ticket: Linkin Park Concert Marks 15 Millionth Sale at Qudos
18 Mar
Summary
- Qudos Bank Arena sold its 15 millionth ticket during a recent Linkin Park concert.
- The arena, Australia's largest, opened in November 1999 and hosted Olympic events.
- It ranks among the top 10 indoor arenas globally for ticket sales.
Qudos Bank Arena, Australia's largest venue with a 22,000 capacity, recently celebrated a major milestone by selling its 15 millionth ticket. This landmark was reached during a performance by the band Linkin Park, who had previously canceled a concert in Adelaide due to illness but were healthy for the Sydney show. The arena, originally known as the Sydney SuperDome, officially opened in November 1999. It played a crucial role in the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, hosting events like basketball and gymnastics.
Over its 27-year history, Qudos Bank Arena has hosted numerous acclaimed musical acts. These include P!nk's "Beautiful Trauma World Tour," which sold 147,970 tickets across nine shows, and Billie Eilish's "Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour," setting a new single-event attendance record of 21,001 guests. Other notable performances include RÜFÜS DU SOL, who sold 48,865 tickets over three shows, and TWICE's "This Is For World Tour," with 29,572 tickets sold. The venue typically hosts 120 events annually, with up to 1,000 staff working on each event. Its global standing is highlighted by its consistent ranking in the top 10 large indoor arenas worldwide for ticket sales.
