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Castlegarden, Exit Sign, Groopchat

Fri, Dec 20

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Ding Dong Lounge

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 the legendary rock-trio Groopchat and psych-metal lords Exit Sign opening. $10 presales, $15 doors, 8pm, R18. ATTEND!

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Castlegarden, Exit Sign, Groopchat
Castlegarden, Exit Sign, Groopchat

Time & Location

Dec 20, 2024, 8:00 PM – Dec 21, 2024, 12:00 AM

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

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About Ding Dong Lounge

Ding Dong Lounge is Auckland's dedicated rock bar and live music venue, featuring two spaces: Ding Dong Lounge downstairs and Dead Witch upstairs.

  • 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD

  • R18 venue

  • Food available all night

Food & Drinks

Grab a bite before, during or after the show. Our kitchen is open all night, serving crowd favourites including Korean Fried Chicken, Curly Fries and more.

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Happy Hours

  • 7pm–8pm

  • 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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