File photo: Linda RobertsonThe Forsyth Barr Stadium boss says he is confident acts will be coming to the stadium in due course but nothing can be confirmed yet. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston yesterday announced a series of events across the country but nothing came for any event below the Waitaki River. Events announced yesterday covered sport, food, culture and innovation. Dunedin Venues Management Ltd chief executive Paul Doorn said he was confident acts for the stadium would be announced in due course but could not say anything yet. He said the stadium was still very much in the hunt for acts but it was playing the waiting game.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 10, 2026 16:05 UTC