Eddie's Dive Bar

Name: Eddie's Dive Bar
Start: 2026-11-07T12:00:00+13:00
End: 2026-11-07T18:00:00+13:00
Location: Ding Dong Lounge

Sat, Nov 07

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Ding Dong Lounge

Eddie’s Dive Bar lands at Ding Dong Lounge, 7–8 November. Celebrate the mighty Maiden with Trooper beer, food, exclusive merch and fellow metalheads. Two days honouring the legends of British heavy metal and their Run For Your Lives Tour. Free entry, 18+.

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Nov 07, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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

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EDDIE’S DIVE BAR HITS AUCKLAND: UP THE IRONS AT DING DONG LOUNGE, 7–8 NOVEMBER

Auckland, get ready to raise some hell. Ding Dong Lounge will host Iron Maiden’s official Eddie’s Dive Bar on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November, giving fans a place to celebrate the band’s Run For Your Lives Tour.

Part of Iron Maiden’s international Eddie’s Dive Bar programme, this is the place for Maiden fans to unite, raise the horns and celebrate one of heavy metal’s greatest bands.

Expect Trooper beer, food and the chance to score exclusive Eddie’s Dive Bar merchandise. Whether you’re a lifelong Maiden devotee or simply live for heavy metal, join fellow fans for a weekend dedicated to the mighty Maiden.

Located at 26 Wyndham Street in Auckland city centre, Ding Dong Lounge is a dedicated rock bar and live music venue across two levels, just a three-minute walk from Te Waihorotiu Station. Eddie’s…

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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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