EMO CITY TAKEOVER: SAD JOKES EDITION
Tue, Apr 14
|Ding Dong Lounge
Emo City Takeover kicks off with SAD JOKES EDITION — a comedy open mic for the emotionally unwell and the theatrically dramatic. Raw jokes, real feelings, pop‑punk digs, and late‑night chaos, plus happy hour specials and comfort‑food fuel to keep you laughing.
Time & Location
Apr 14, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
More Details
Emo City Takeover opens with SAD JOKES EDITION in our upstairs bar Dead Witch.... a comedy open mic for anyone who’s ever cried in the bathroom at a gig, written poetry in a school notebook, or processed heartbreak through a pop‑punk playlist. Expect raw comedy, real feelings, and the kind of unhinged honesty that only comes from people who grew up on eyeliner, riffs, and emotional damage.
Doors open early with Happy Hour from 7PM to 8PM, the perfect warm‑up before the show kicks off. If the crowd’s still alive later on, we’ll run a low‑key Happy Hour from 12AM to 1AM — a chill option for those sticking around, without encouraging anyone to overdo it.
Need fuel between sets? Our late‑night food menu has you covered: honey soy or sweet & spicy Korean fried chicken, curly fries, mac & cheese bites, jalapeño poppers, vegan onion rings and more. Dirty, comforting,…
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 city centre
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3 min from Te Waihorotiu
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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.
