Emo Night Tāmaki Makaurau
Sat, Apr 25
|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.
Time & Location
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…
Ticket Details
Early Bird
Sale ends
Feb 20, 7:00 PM
NZ$10.00
GST included
General Admission
NZ$15.00
GST included
Goes on sale
Feb 20, 7:00 PM
Final Release
NZ$25.00
GST included
Goes on sale
Apr 13, 7:00 PM
Total
NZ$0.00
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HAPPY HOURS
7–8PM and 12–1AM
Discounted house drinks during both sessions.
Ask our bar staff for details
Korean fried chicken
Jalapeño & cheese bites
Curly fries
…and plenty more late‑night fuel right through till close.
