Matariki Makarauna
Fri, Jul 10
|Ding Dong Lounge
Aotearoa’s newest public holiday, turned all the way up — Matariki Makarauna brings metal, punk, rap and dance together for a loud, different, full‑vibe new year. Nau mai, whānau.
Time & Location
Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
More Details
Matariki’s here, and we’re celebrating the country’s newest public holiday the Ding Dong way.... loud, different and stacked with artists who actually represent the sound of Tāmaki. Metal, punk, rap, dance tunes… it’s all in the mix for a proper Aotearoa new year.
Featuring live sets at Dead Witch from: Bottom Of The Barrel • Kully • Plastic Pounamu • Raru • Emcea • Swizl Jager
Kick off your night with Happy Hour from 7–8PM, or if you're not in until later, the late Happy Hour is from 12–1AM. House drink discounts both sessions — just ask the bar crew.
Food’s running all night: Korean fried chicken, jalapeño & cheese bites, curly fries and more straight from the bar.
If you’re doing Dry July, or you just don’t drink, we’ve got plenty of non‑alcoholic options ready to go: Pals 0% • Heineken Beer Lager Non Alcoholic • Bach Brewing All…
Ticket Details
Early Bird
Sale ends
Jul 07, 9:00 PM
NZ$10.00
GST included
General Admission
NZ$15.00
GST included
Goes on sale
Jul 07, 9:00 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, Mac & Cheese Bites, Broccoli & Cheese Bites, Curly Fries, Onion Rings and more available throughout.
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