It depends on the night and the level.
Main Bar – Ding Dong Lounge:
• Tuesdays to Thursdays: Usually free entry.
• Fridays & Saturdays: $5 cover is common, but it can be higher for special events.
• Once or twice a month, we host full-venue events with access to both levels — cover for these nights is typically $15 to $30.
Upstairs – Dead Witch (Live Music Venue):
• Tuesdays to Thursdays: Typically free.
• Fridays & Saturdays: Cover charges range from $10 to $30, which also includes entry to Ding Dong Lounge.
Presale tip: Tickets are always cheaper when booked in advance — sometimes even cheaper again if you’re early.
Super Member perks: For NZ$5/month, Super Members get free main bar entry most Fridays & Saturdays when booked online, plus ticket discounts, Dead Witch deals, and more. Book via our Tickets page.
Check our What's On page for full event listings and ticket info.
Yes. Ding Dong Lounge is an R18 venue, and you’ll need valid photo ID to enter.
Accepted forms of ID include:
• A current passport
• A current New Zealand driver’s license
• A Hospitality NZ 18+ Card (valid for 10 years)
• A Kiwi Access Card (costs $55, valid for 10 years)
Need one? You can apply via the Kiwi Access Card website, or visit any NZ PostShop or AA Centre.
Swing by the venue and speak to our on-site staff — they’re your best bet for quick help with lost property. Please note: our social media and email teams aren’t based at the bar, so replies may take time.
If we find a phone with contact info on the lock screen, we’ll do our best to reach out.
Before visiting, check our opening hours.
For urgent situations, email us at info@dingdongloungenz.com
We hold onto lost items for a reasonable time, but double-check your pockets before you bounce — it saves everyone the late-night panic.
Main Bar – Ding Dong Lounge:
We’re a Rock bar through and through — expect everything from Alternative, Classic, and Indie Rock to Metal, Punk, Pop Punk, Emo, and more. Loud, proud, and always scene-authentic.
Upstairs – Dead Witch (Live Music Venue):
We host live gigs across all genres — from heavy to experimental, local legends to touring acts. Check our What's On page to see who’s playing next.
For new bands, we're launching an emerging bands night every Thursday in 2023. We provide advertising and promotion assistance. Email us at info@dingdongloungenz.com if interested.
To book our live music venue, Dead Witch, for the night and organize the lineup, visit our website here.