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Ding Dong Lounge
Auckland's Premier Rock Haven

DIVE BAR + MUSIC VENUE
TĀMAKI MAKAURAU AOTEAROA

Welcome to Ding Dong Lounge, where the alternative music scene thrives in Aotearoa! More than just a dive bar, we're a sanctuary for music lovers and free spirits. Our vibrant venue offers cozy booths, late-night rock DJs, and an inclusive atmosphere. Don't miss Dead Witch, our exhilarating live music space upstairs. Join us at Ding Dong Lounge for a truly unforgettable experience! R18.

Main Bar

What's On
In The Main Bar

  • Down In A Hole - 90's Grunge & Alternative Night
    Down In A Hole - 90's Grunge & Alternative Night
    Sat, 07 Dec
    07 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 08 Dec 2024, 4:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    07 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 08 Dec 2024, 4:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Paying homage to the Seattle 90's sound, SubPop records, all your favourite plaid shirt ripped jean heroes from the end of last century, Alice In Chains, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Mudhoney, Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden, Local H, Sonic Youth, Melvins, Tad, Blind Melon, Hole, Dinosaur Jr, and more!
  • Glow & Strum : Unplugged (an acoustic open mic)
    Glow & Strum : Unplugged (an acoustic open mic)
    Tue, 10 Dec
    10 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    10 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Acoustic Open Mic for Singers, Song Writers, Performers. Hosted by Jesse Shields
  • Batushka/Patriarkh (POL) Unofficial Afterparty
    Batushka/Patriarkh (POL) Unofficial Afterparty
    Thu, 12 Dec
    12 Dec 2024, 11:50 pm – 13 Dec 2024, 3:50 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    12 Dec 2024, 11:50 pm – 13 Dec 2024, 3:50 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Celebrating the arrival of Batushka (now Patriarkh) bringing their ferocious and mystical eastern orthodox inspired blackmetal to Tuning Fork on December 12th, join us afterwards to continue the grymness as DJ Tethys plays a selection of black, death and doom metal until the black wizards vanish
  • SWEMO NIGHT: Taylor Swift's Birthday Celebration with EMO + POP PUNK Tunes
    SWEMO NIGHT: Taylor Swift's Birthday Celebration with EMO + POP PUNK Tunes
    Fri, 13 Dec
    13 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 14 Dec 2024, 4:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    13 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 14 Dec 2024, 4:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Do you have Blank Space in your calendar? Join us of SWEMO Night, celebrating Taylor Swift's Birthday with a mix of EMO POP Punk
  • Giant Jenga Competition hosted by Gary Dooley
    Giant Jenga Competition hosted by Gary Dooley
    Wed, 18 Dec
    18 Dec 2024, 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    18 Dec 2024, 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Giant Jenga Competition, hosted by Gary Dooley
  • THE NEW YEAR ANNIHILATION
    THE NEW YEAR ANNIHILATION
    Tue, 31 Dec
    31 Dec 2024, 6:00 pm – 01 Jan 2025, 4:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    31 Dec 2024, 6:00 pm – 01 Jan 2025, 4:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    2 levels of annihilation to bring in 2025! Starting at 6pm downstairs with Jesse Shields, and into the countdown we'll be hosting Auckland's finest Rock DJ's and Bands to bring in a new era! Satrus Crow, Loyal Remains, ItComesEasy, On Tick and then - MODEL T after midnight! R18, 6pm, see you there!
  • Goth Night  Tāmaki Makaurau
    Goth Night  Tāmaki Makaurau
    Fri, 17 Jan
    17 Jan 2025, 8:00 pm – 18 Jan 2025, 4:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    17 Jan 2025, 8:00 pm – 18 Jan 2025, 4:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Goth Night returns to Ding Dong Lounge this January with a night of dark music, featuring Sounds Like Winter (Sydney) and DJs Passion Crypt, Gravedigger, The Doctor, Ravebat and Gaga Exterminator. Two levels of goth, post-punk, and darkwave and more.

What's On
At Dead Witch

  • Jam Night at Dead Witch
    Jam Night at Dead Witch
    Thu, 12 Dec
    12 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 13 Dec 2024, 12:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    12 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 13 Dec 2024, 12:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Bring your troops and your talent to Jam Night at Dead Witch! This is an open mic event with a difference, a full backline provided, and our in house sound tech will give you the experience of a live show - all you need to do is bring yourselves, your band, your friends, and an appetite for riffage!
  • Friday the 13th Part 2 : Carrion Bride, Doomscroll, Schistocyte
    Friday the 13th Part 2 : Carrion Bride, Doomscroll, Schistocyte
    Fri, 13 Dec
    13 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 14 Dec 2024, 12:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    13 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 14 Dec 2024, 12:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Don't Break The Oath presents : FRIDAY THE 13TH : Part 2! With the return of Tauranga's lords of darkness Carrion Bride, our newest local heavy hitters in Doomscroll, and the esoteric crypt wizards in Schistocyte bring a night of horror to the attics of Dead Witch! $15 presales, $20 doors \m/,
  • MASKARA Live at Dead Witch!
    MASKARA Live at Dead Witch!
    Sat, 14 Dec
    14 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 15 Dec 2024, 12:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    14 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 15 Dec 2024, 12:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Aotearoa's greatest 80's Hard Rock Tribute band Maskara are back at Ding Dong Lounge for one show December the 14th, playing upstairs at Dead Witch for the first time since 2020! Come dressed in theme, spot prizes for the glammiest of rockers. R18, $15 presales, $20 on the door, 8pm sharp! \m/,
  • PSYCH NIGHT, Castlegarden, Chlorine, Mullbrain + King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard tribute
    PSYCH NIGHT, Castlegarden, Chlorine, Mullbrain + King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard tribute
    Fri, 20 Dec
    20 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 21 Dec 2024, 12:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    20 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 21 Dec 2024, 12:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Castlegarden will be performing an entire tribute to King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's 'I'm In Your Mind Fuzz' album for its 10th anniversary! With support from Chlorine and Mullbrain, $10 presales, $15 doors, 8pm, R18. ATTEND!
  • METADETH + CYANIDE ALTAR
    METADETH + CYANIDE ALTAR
    Sat, 21 Dec
    21 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 22 Dec 2024, 12:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    21 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 22 Dec 2024, 12:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Metadeth returns to Dead Witch on Saturday the 21st of December with support from Cyanide Altar! Metallica & Megadeth tribute METADETH take the stage with their ferocious cover set, revisiting the aforementioned thrash years as part of our end of year annihilation series. $30 on the door. R18, 8pm!
  • HUNTER - Bloodstains Video Release Show with Soul Stroke, Cesura, Acedia
    HUNTER - Bloodstains Video Release Show with Soul Stroke, Cesura, Acedia
    Fri, 27 Dec
    27 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 28 Dec 2024, 12:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    27 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 28 Dec 2024, 12:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    HUNTER celebrates the release of their music video for their single 'Bloodstains' on Friday the 27th of December with support from SOUL STROKE CESURA ACEDIA Come throw down, throw up the horns, or throw a party for this massive lineup upstairs at Ding Dong Lounge 8PM, R18, $15 Presales, $20 Doors
  • THE NEW YEAR ANNIHILATION
    THE NEW YEAR ANNIHILATION
    Tue, 31 Dec
    31 Dec 2024, 6:00 pm – 01 Jan 2025, 4:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    31 Dec 2024, 6:00 pm – 01 Jan 2025, 4:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    2 levels of annihilation to bring in 2025! Starting at 6pm downstairs with Jesse Shields, and into the countdown we'll be hosting Auckland's finest Rock DJ's and Bands to bring in a new era! Satrus Crow, Loyal Remains, ItComesEasy, On Tick and then - MODEL T after midnight! R18, 6pm, see you there!
  • Wet Bandits + Pool House Aotearoa Tour 2025
    Wet Bandits + Pool House Aotearoa Tour 2025
    Fri, 10 Jan
    10 Jan 2025, 8:00 pm – 11 Jan 2025, 12:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    10 Jan 2025, 8:00 pm – 11 Jan 2025, 12:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Get ready, New Zealand! This January, two of the most exciting indie rock bands are teaming up for a co-headline tour that’s set to light up stages across the country. After spending two years making waves in Australia, Wet Bandits are back on home soil! With support from Pool House (Ōtautahi)
  • Goth Night  Tāmaki Makaurau
    Goth Night  Tāmaki Makaurau
    Fri, 17 Jan
    17 Jan 2025, 8:00 pm – 18 Jan 2025, 4:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    17 Jan 2025, 8:00 pm – 18 Jan 2025, 4:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Goth Night returns to Ding Dong Lounge this January with a night of dark music, featuring Sounds Like Winter (Sydney) and DJs Passion Crypt, Gravedigger, The Doctor, Ravebat and Gaga Exterminator. Two levels of goth, post-punk, and darkwave and more.
  • RIFFAGE BIFFAGE : People Of The Sun, Brackenwood Coven, Melon Heart
    RIFFAGE BIFFAGE : People Of The Sun, Brackenwood Coven, Melon Heart
    Sat, 18 Jan
    18 Jan 2025, 8:00 pm – 19 Jan 2025, 12:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    18 Jan 2025, 8:00 pm – 19 Jan 2025, 12:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    A night of eclectic and explosive rock featuring 3 of Auckland's most exciting up and coming bands. Brackenwood Coven, People Of The Sun, Melon Heart. 8PM, R18, $10 presales $15 doors
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