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Blitz Metal Fest 2024

Sun, Jan 28

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Ding Dong Lounge

Prepare for the sonic storm of Blitz Metal Fest 2024, where thunderous drum beats, blistering guitar solos, and intense, guttural vocals collide. Join us for a night of unbridled metal mayhem, uniting hardcore enthusiasts in a furious celebration of the genre.

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Blitz Metal Fest 2024
Blitz Metal Fest 2024

Time & Location

Jan 28, 2024, 4:00 PM – Jan 29, 2024, 4:00 AM

Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

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Get ready for the sonic onslaught on Jan 28, 2024, as Blitz Metal Fest returns to Auckland! The lineup for this epic night includes:

Just One Fix, Headroller, Teraset, House Of Ousey, Monolith, Brackenwood Coven, Talismer, If It Bleeds, and Forsworn.

After the success of last year's fest, 2024 promises a revamped, intense experience across two levels at Ding Dong Lounge and Dead Witch. This metal extravaganza goes beyond a music festival; it's a full-blown assault on the senses, uniting die-hard metalheads in a rebellious celebration of the genre.

EARLY BIRD PRESALES AVAILABLE NOW! Act fast before they disappear!

Blitz Metal Fest 2024 is strictly R18, and early bird presales are live.

Date: Jan 28, 2024

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About Ding Dong Lounge

Ding Dong Lounge is Auckland's dedicated rock bar and live music venue, with the main bar downstairs and Dead Witch upstairs.

  • 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland city centre

  • Open from 6pm

  • Happy Hour 6pm–8pm and 12am–1am

  • 3 min from Te Waihorotiu Station

  • R18 venue

Food & Drinks

Our kitchen is open all night, with Korean Fried Chicken, Curly Fries and more. Drinks are available throughout the night, with Happy Hour from 6pm–8pm and 12am–1am.

Our commitment to a safe venue

​Ding Dong Lounge and Dead Witch are committed to creating a respectful environment free from harassment, intimidation, unwanted sexual behaviour, discrimination and violence. If you experience or witness behaviour that makes you uncomfortable, please speak to our Duty Manager.

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Read our full Safe & Respectful Venue Policy

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