Rod Laver Arena has facilitated concert spectaculars across every genre of music and entertainment - from Metallica to the Wiggles; Pavarotti to Lady Gaga.  Millions have passed through the turnstiles to see the latest stars or revisit their youth and enjoy the biggest names from yesteryear.  Some artists have returned so many times they've had a backstage room named after them (John Farnham) or captured the public's imagination so much in one tour they've inspired super banners, plaques, flags and special cheesecakes baked in their honour (P!nk)! 

Here's a selection of some of the most notable...

Highest attendances:
1. 16,183 - Justin Timberlake, 18 November 2007
2. 16,156 - Metallica, 20 November 2010
3. 16,123 - Metallica, 18 November 2010
4. 16,039 - Bruce Springsteen, 27 March 2013

Most shows by artist/band in a tour run: 
17 - P!nk, Funhouse Tour from May-August 2009
16 (booked) - P!nk, The Truth About Love Tour from July-August 2013

Most shows by a production:
39 - Riverdance, 1997 (reduced capacity mode)
22 - Jesus Christ Superstar, 1992

Most shows; career: 
John Farnham

Highest grossing year:
2009 - $60.5m (3rd highest grossing venue in the world)

Highest annual attendance:
2010/11 - 942,510 (94 events)