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Lorna Shore Unofficial Afterparty

Thu, Oct 29

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Ding Dong Lounge

Following Lorna Shore’s Auckland show, head to Ding Dong Lounge on Thursday 29 October to keep the night going. Entry is free, with Happy Hour from midnight until 1am and food available throughout the night.

Lorna Shore Unofficial Afterparty
Lorna Shore Unofficial Afterparty

Time & Location

Oct 29, 2026, 11:00 PM – Oct 30, 2026, 4:00 AM

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

More Details

Following Lorna Shore’s Auckland show, Ding Dong Lounge will host an unofficial afterparty on Thursday 29 October.


Lorna Shore will play their first New Zealand shows at The Powerstation, joined by The Acacia Strain and local death metal band Organectomy.


Heading to the show? Come by Ding Dong Lounge first for a drink. We’re open from 6pm, with Happy Hour running from 6pm–8pm.


After the show, head into Auckland city centre and keep the night going at Ding Dong Lounge.


Entry to the afterparty is free, with Happy Hour running from midnight until 1am and food available throughout the night.


Free entry


Ticket Details

  • General Admission

    NZ$0.00

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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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Read our full Safe & Respectful Venue Policy

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