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Spectral Swamp Sessions V

Fri, Jan 26

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Ding Dong Lounge

The Fifth inception of Spectral Swamp Sessions! CAPRICORE. LEON ROUGE. CHEAP SAV FOR DEAD FRIENDS. BLOSSOM. Come and haunt the attic above Ding Dong Lounge on the eve of January the 26th. Arrive early for happy hour, DJ sets, and the spooky kids RAWRing downstairs. $10 Presales, $15 Doors.

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Spectral Swamp Sessions V
Spectral Swamp Sessions V

Time & Location

Jan 26, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:50 PM

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

Ticket Details

  • General Admission

    NZ$10.00

    GST included

    +NZ$0.25 ticket service fee

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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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