sleep26

Name: sleep26
Start: 2026-06-19T20:00:00+12:00
End: 2026-06-19T23:30:00+12:00
Location: Ding Dong Lounge

Fri, Jun 19

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Ding Dong Lounge

sleep26 pulls Auckland’s underground into one room for a night of experimental trap, noise, and melodic hip hop. Bankset Records and friends collide upstairs at Dead Witch for a chaotic, high‑energy showcase built for night‑owls, dreamers, and distortion lovers.

Time & Location

Jun 19, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM

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

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Auckland’s underground is clocking in for another late‑night descent as sleepcity events returns with sleep26 — a stacked showcase of experimental trap, noise, and melodic hip hop from some of the city’s most forward‑pushing artists.

This edition brings together Bankset Records heavy hitters skillaevo, kid sage, and ess3ance, teaming up with leviglo, willshine, treekeeper, nook, 03, and DJ yung knux for a high‑energy, genre‑bending night upstairs at Dead Witch, the live music space above Ding Dong Lounge. Entry through Ding Dong Lounge.

Expect raw performances, chaotic energy, and a community‑driven atmosphere built for the night‑owls and noise‑seekers.

Tickets

Early Birds — $120.00
General Admission — $15

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Ticket Details

Early Birds
Sale ends
Jun 07, 12:00 PM
NZ$10.00
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Quantity
General Admission
NZ$15.00
GST included
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Jun 07, 12:00 PM

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At Ding Dong Lounge and Dead Witch, we are dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment that is free from all forms of bullying and harassment, including but not limited to gender-based discrimination, racial discrimination, and unlawful discrimination or violence.

By purchasing tickets or door sales to any of our events at Ding Dong Lounge, or Dead Witch, you agree to our zero-tolerance policy towards any form of bullying and harassment. We reserve the right to refuse entry, remove individuals from the venue, and/or involve the police if necessary. Our team will determine, at their sole discretion, what constitutes these behaviors.

If you or anyone else experiences or witnesses any behavior that causes discomfort or unease at any of our events, please speak to the venue Duty Manager. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels safe and welcome at Ding Dong Lounge, and Dead Witch.

HAPPY HOURS

7–8PM and 12–1AM
Discounted house drinks during both sessions.
Ask our bar staff for details

FOOD MENU ALL NIGHT

Korean Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese Bites, Broccoli & Cheese Bites, Curly Fries, Onion Rings and more available throughout.

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