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SWAMP SOLSTICE II

Fri, Jun 21

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Ding Dong Lounge

SWAMP SOLSTICE II 2 NIGHTS OF MIDWINTER MADNESS FRIDAY 21ST JUNE PALE FLAG IF IT BLEEDS FORSWORN CABINET SATURDAY 22ND JUNE BRACKENWOOD COVEN SOUL STROKE SCHISTOCYTE KRAMPUSNACHT $15 PER NIGHT $25 WEEKEND PASS R18, 8PM DEAD WITCH

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SWAMP SOLSTICE II
SWAMP SOLSTICE II

Time & Location

Jun 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – Jun 22, 2024, 11:50 PM

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

Ticket Details

  • NIGHT ONE

    Pale Flag, If It Bleeds, Forsworn, Cabinet, Turbulent Flow

    NZ$15.00

    Sale ended

  • WEEKEND PASS

    FRIDAY 21ST + SATURDAY 22ND

    NZ$25.00

    Sale ended

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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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