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Emo Night Tāmaki Makaurau

Sat, Apr 25

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Ding Dong Lounge

ACT UP Entertainment presents Emo Night at Ding Dong Lounge — two levels of live bands, emo anthems, karaoke, drink specials and chaos. Stray Dogs return, Psychowolf debut, and the emos take over till 4am.

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Emo Night Tāmaki Makaurau
Emo Night Tāmaki Makaurau

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Apr 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – Apr 26, 2026, 4:00 AM

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

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Auckland’s home of alternative nightlife is throwing another full‑venue, two‑level emo party, continuing a tradition that began right here in 2014. For over a decade, Ding Dong Lounge has been the place where emos gather to scream their favourite lyrics, cry in the chorus, and reconnect with the songs that shaped them. This night brings together everything that makes those memories stick: live bands, DJs, karaoke, drink specials, comfort food and a crowd that understands exactly why these songs still matter.


LIVE BANDS AT DEAD WITCH — STRAY DOGS + PSYCHOWOLF


Upstairs at Dead Witch, the night opens with two Tāmaki Makaurau acts.


Stray Dogs return after a long break, bringing their melodic, high‑energy pop‑punk sound back to the stage. Formerly known as Fire for Glory, they’ve been a staple of the local scene for over a decade, known for heartfelt lyrics, punchy riffs and anthemic choruses that hit even harder…


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Ticket Details

  • Early Bird

    NZ$10.00

    GST included

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  • General Admission

    NZ$15.00

    GST included

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  • Final Release

    NZ$25.00

    GST included

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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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