Rock Around The Weekend
Sat, Jan 17
|Ding Dong Lounge
Summer drags on, routines collapse, friends vanish on holiday, and the city feels empty. Cash is gone, bands are scarce, nights are dull. That’s when the noise rises. Two nights of pure rock to break monotony and remind you why live music matters.
Time & Location
Jan 17, 2026, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
More Details
Summer can be a pain. Your routine’s wrecked, half your friends are still away, everyone’s on holiday and suddenly no one wants to go out. Add to that the fact you blew your cash over Christmas and New Year, and the city feels dead..... fewer bands, fewer shows, not much to do.
That’s where Ding Dong Lounge comes in. Two nights of pure rock to break the monotony, shake off the holiday haze, and remind you why live music matters.
FRIDAY 16 JAN – The Heavy Chapter
Steel Tap, Sovereign and guest to bring the riffs and raw power.
SATURDAY 17 JAN – The Indie/Punk Chapter
Hazy Way, Missing HQ, and The Pillocks with melodic grit and summer‑night energy.
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 CBD
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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.
