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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
Sat, 07 Dec07 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 08 Dec 2024, 4:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand07 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 08 Dec 2024, 4:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New ZealandPaying 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!
Tue, 10 Dec10 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 11:30 pmDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Thu, 12 Dec12 Dec 2024, 11:50 pm – 13 Dec 2024, 3:50 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand12 Dec 2024, 11:50 pm – 13 Dec 2024, 3:50 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New ZealandCelebrating 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
Fri, 13 Dec13 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 14 Dec 2024, 4:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Wed, 18 Dec18 Dec 2024, 8:30 pm – 11:30 pmDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Tue, 31 Dec31 Dec 2024, 6:00 pm – 01 Jan 2025, 4:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand31 Dec 2024, 6:00 pm – 01 Jan 2025, 4:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand2 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!
Fri, 17 Jan17 Jan 2025, 8:00 pm – 18 Jan 2025, 4:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand17 Jan 2025, 8:00 pm – 18 Jan 2025, 4:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New ZealandGoth 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
Thu, 12 Dec12 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 13 Dec 2024, 12:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand12 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 13 Dec 2024, 12:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New ZealandBring 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!
Fri, 13 Dec13 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 14 Dec 2024, 12:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand13 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 14 Dec 2024, 12:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New ZealandDon'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/,
Sat, 14 Dec14 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 15 Dec 2024, 12:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand14 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 15 Dec 2024, 12:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New ZealandAotearoa'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/,
Fri, 20 Dec20 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 21 Dec 2024, 12:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand20 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 21 Dec 2024, 12:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New ZealandCastlegarden 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!
Sat, 21 Dec21 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 22 Dec 2024, 12:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand21 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 22 Dec 2024, 12:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New ZealandMetadeth 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!
Fri, 27 Dec27 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 28 Dec 2024, 12:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand27 Dec 2024, 8:00 pm – 28 Dec 2024, 12:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New ZealandHUNTER 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- Tue, 31 Dec31 Dec 2024, 6:00 pm – 01 Jan 2025, 4:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand31 Dec 2024, 6:00 pm – 01 Jan 2025, 4:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand2 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!
Fri, 10 Jan10 Jan 2025, 8:00 pm – 11 Jan 2025, 12:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand10 Jan 2025, 8:00 pm – 11 Jan 2025, 12:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New ZealandGet 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)- Fri, 17 Jan17 Jan 2025, 8:00 pm – 18 Jan 2025, 4:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand17 Jan 2025, 8:00 pm – 18 Jan 2025, 4:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New ZealandGoth 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.
Sat, 18 Jan18 Jan 2025, 8:00 pm – 19 Jan 2025, 12:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand18 Jan 2025, 8:00 pm – 19 Jan 2025, 12:00 amDing Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New ZealandA 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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