Dropout Comedy
Tue, Aug 18
|Ding Dong Lounge
Unpolished jokes, unpredictable moments and a crowd you can’t fake.
Time & Location
Aug 18, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
More Details
Dropout Comedy now lives on Tuesday nights. Same room, same rawness and same chance to catch lightning in a pint glass.
At 8:30pm sharp‑ish, it begins... the brave, the curious and the quietly hilarious step up to test their timing, their nerve and their best one‑liners. It’s for first‑timers chasing the thrill and seasoned comics trying out new material. And most importantly, it’s for anyone who craves something real.
In a world where everything’s AI‑generated, polished and predictable, this is the opposite. You can’t fake crowd energy. You can’t rehearse the moment a joke lands (or doesn’t). You have to feel it.... that’s the art.
It’s raw, real and absolutely free!
Dropout Comedy is a safe and inclusive space, but comedy can be unpredictable. Jokes may push boundaries, challenge norms or land in unexpected places. We don’t censor the mic, but we do expect respect for the room, for the…
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.
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26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD
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R18 venue
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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.
Happy Hours
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7pm–8pm
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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.
