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Ding Dong Lounge
Auckland's Premier Rock Haven

DIVE BAR + MUSIC VENUES 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

  • One More Thing! Unofficial L7 Afterparty
    One More Thing! Unofficial L7 Afterparty
    Wed, 06 Dec
    06 Dec 2023, 10:00 pm – 07 Dec 2023, 4:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    06 Dec 2023, 10:00 pm – 07 Dec 2023, 4:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Come and continue the party at Ding Dong Lounge when the Powerstation has powered down! We'll have DJ Stoned4Real on the decks as soon as they show up, playing punk rock and Riot Grrl! Anthems all night, Happy Hour starts at Midnight, start your weekend early with us!
  • Come On Over : Royal Blood Unofficial Afterparty
    Come On Over : Royal Blood Unofficial Afterparty
    Thu, 07 Dec
    07 Dec 2023, 10:00 pm – 08 Dec 2023, 4:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    07 Dec 2023, 10:00 pm – 08 Dec 2023, 4:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Ding Dong Lounge presents the Unofficial Royal Blood Afterparty! Once it's Lights Out at Spark, Come On Over and bring your Loose Change and start the weekend right! We'll have DJ Danni Doll on the decks past the witching hour, make sure you stick around for our Happy Hour of the Beast at midnight!
  • Lit Up : Blindspott Unofficial Afterparty
    Lit Up : Blindspott Unofficial Afterparty
    Fri, 08 Dec
    08 Dec 2023, 10:00 pm – 09 Dec 2023, 7:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    08 Dec 2023, 10:00 pm – 09 Dec 2023, 7:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    BLINDSPOTT! Wanna keep the vibes going after the Powerstation has Room To Breathe? Come Phlex it up down at Ding Dong Lounge for kick-ons, and continue the party! Our DJ's Partymoth and Bendezū will be spinning your favourite bogan anthems past our Happy Hour at Midnight, don't Blank on this one!
  • Bogan Night
    Bogan Night
    Sat, 09 Dec
    09 Dec 2023, 6:00 pm – 10 Dec 2023, 4:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    09 Dec 2023, 6:00 pm – 10 Dec 2023, 4:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Ding Dong Lounge presents : BOGAN NIGHT! Bring your hell yeah börthers/sisters/any gender misfits down for a night of classic bogan anthems, $5 entry to lounge, $15 for full access* Bands upstairs at Dead Witch 8pm with your $15 ticket : PARASITIC INFESTATION, HUNTER, LETHARGIC, CEASE AND DESIST
  • Glow and Strum : Unplugged (an acoustic open mic)
    Glow and Strum : Unplugged (an acoustic open mic)
    Tue, 12 Dec
    12 Dec 2023, 8:00 pm – 11:50 pm
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    12 Dec 2023, 8:00 pm – 11:50 pm
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Every Tuesday night we'll be hosting a weekly event for established or emerging singer-songwriters and performers to showcase their talent at our live music space, Dead Witch! Free Entry and Registration, arrive early for Happy Hour 6-8pm and come meet the hosts to sign up!
  • Post Punk Night with DJ Passion Crypt
    Post Punk Night with DJ Passion Crypt
    Thu, 14 Dec
    14 Dec 2023, 6:00 pm – 15 Dec 2023, 2:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    14 Dec 2023, 6:00 pm – 15 Dec 2023, 2:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Right after Morrissey's 40th Anniversary Concert Tour, we've got Passion Crypt in the DJ booth, spinning a killer playlist of post-punk classics: Joy Division, The Cure, Echo and the Bunnymen, Bauhaus, and more!
  • Friday Happy Hour with Jesse Shields
    Friday Happy Hour with Jesse Shields
    Fri, 15 Dec
    15 Dec 2023, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    15 Dec 2023, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Wrap up your workweek and kick off the weekend vibes at Ding Dong Lounge! 🎸 Join us for Happy Hour drinks after Friday clock-out, and groove to acoustic covers by Jesse Shields. 🍻🎶🤘 #FridayFiesta #RockOn

What's On
At Dead Witch

  • Jam Night at Dead Witch
    Jam Night at Dead Witch
    Thu, 07 Dec
    07 Dec 2023, 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    07 Dec 2023, 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Jam Nights are back to Thursdays Bring your troops and your talent for Jam Night at Dead Witch! Could this be where you start your new band?! See what happens! Happy hour is from 6-8pm come hang out and jam the rock n roll juke box, the weekend starts on a Thursday right?
  • Swamp Kult Records : End Of Year Annihilation Part One
    Swamp Kult Records : End Of Year Annihilation Part One
    Fri, 08 Dec
    08 Dec 2023, 8:00 pm – 11:50 pm
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    08 Dec 2023, 8:00 pm – 11:50 pm
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    BRACKENWOOD COVEN. NO REASON. GRYM RHYMNEY. EXIT SIGN. Come join us for Swamp Kult Records annual party! Bringing our krampusnacht anthems of hardcore, doom metal, metalcore, the devil's blues, and psychedelic horror for your end of year office party ritual needs.
  • Bogan Night
    Bogan Night
    Sat, 09 Dec
    09 Dec 2023, 6:00 pm – 10 Dec 2023, 4:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    09 Dec 2023, 6:00 pm – 10 Dec 2023, 4:00 am
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Ding Dong Lounge presents : BOGAN NIGHT! Bring your hell yeah börthers/sisters/any gender misfits down for a night of classic bogan anthems, $5 entry to lounge, $15 for full access* Bands upstairs at Dead Witch 8pm with your $15 ticket : PARASITIC INFESTATION, HUNTER, LETHARGIC, CEASE AND DESIST
  • Swamp Kult Records : End Of Year Annihilation Part Two
    Swamp Kult Records : End Of Year Annihilation Part Two
    Sat, 09 Dec
    09 Dec 2023, 8:00 pm – 11:50 pm
    Auckland, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    09 Dec 2023, 8:00 pm – 11:50 pm
    Auckland, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    PARASITIC INFESTATION. HUNTER. CEASE AND DESIST. LETHARGIC. Come join us for Swamp Kult Records annual party! Bringing our krampusnacht anthems of hardcore, doom metal, psychedelic slam, and deathcore for your end of year office party ritual needs.
  • Glow and Strum : Unplugged (an acoustic open mic)
    Glow and Strum : Unplugged (an acoustic open mic)
    Tue, 12 Dec
    12 Dec 2023, 8:00 pm – 11:50 pm
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    12 Dec 2023, 8:00 pm – 11:50 pm
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Every Tuesday night we'll be hosting a weekly event for established or emerging singer-songwriters and performers to showcase their talent at our live music space, Dead Witch! Free Entry and Registration, arrive early for Happy Hour 6-8pm and come meet the hosts to sign up!
  • The MC Type and DJ Last Word
    The MC Type and DJ Last Word
    Fri, 15 Dec
    15 Dec 2023, 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    15 Dec 2023, 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    The MC Type is a Seattle native with a unique blend of crude humor and sharp rhyme skills. To label his music as comedy rap would not do justice to his capabilities in either field. Pull through for this Friday night festivity up at Dead Witch with DJ Last Word on the decks! 8pm, R18, No scrubs!
  • The RVMES | Devon Welch | FRANK Live!
    The RVMES | Devon Welch | FRANK Live!
    Sat, 16 Dec
    16 Dec 2023, 8:00 pm – 11:50 pm
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    16 Dec 2023, 8:00 pm – 11:50 pm
    Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    See in the start of the silly season with The RVMES, Devon Welch and FRANK live at Dead Witch! Arrive early for happy hour 6-8pm and jam the rock'n'roll jukebox at the bar!
  • Pit Hop
    Pit Hop
    Sat, 23 Dec
    23 Dec 2023, 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
    Auckland, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    23 Dec 2023, 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
    Auckland, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Paper Beats Rock and Dead Witch presents : PIT HOP #1 Pit Hop will be our third show as the PBR161 collective, specifically to make a platform for NZ rappers who fall into the alternative / experimental descriptor, heavier cuts, angular beats, moshable breakdowns and confronting bars.
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