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The Unofficial Afterparty

Fri, Sep 26

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Ding Dong Lounge

When the city’s biggest rock ritual ends, we keep the night alive. Loud, raw, and unapologetic. The Unofficial Afterparty at Ding Dong Lounge. Not affiliated, just essential.

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The Unofficial Afterparty
The Unofficial Afterparty

Time & Location

Sep 26, 2025, 10:00 PM – Sep 27, 2025, 4:00 AM

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

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The Rock 2000 ends. We begin.


Every year, The Rock 2000 delivers the ultimate live rock experience—thousands of fans, two thousand tracks, and a final blowout at Spark Arena that shakes the city. This year’s lineup is monumental: Blindspott performing their debut album with a full orchestra, Tadpole’s return, and a crowd riding the high of New Zealand’s biggest rock ritual.


But when the curtain drops and the arena empties, the night isn’t over.


Ding Dong Lounge invites you to The Unofficial Afterparty! A no-frills, high-voltage descent into distortion, sweat, and scene energy. Not affiliated, just essential.


On Friday 26 September, DJ InAgony and guests take over, spinning rock and metal until 4am. No orchestras. No velvet ropes. Just the real ones keeping the night alive.


Presales are $5. Door sales $10.


Ticket Details

  • General Admission

    NZ$5.00

    GST included

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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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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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