Muri performing live at Ding Dong Lounge as part of their Frontline Tour with support from Animalhead and Velveteen Shakes ! Presales $15, $20 on doors, 8pm R18

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.

Talismer doth humbly invite you, to join us, and our friends, in our reverential ritual, worshipping the riff! Soul Stroke, Doomscroll and Brackenwood Coven join us, as we bring a night our dark sacrament to Tāmaki Makaurau, and pray at the altar of the Dead Witch.

Noah Nite returns to Ding Dong Lounge for his second headliner—amped, anthemic, and riding the wave of a breakout year. With support from Pony and Jordan Bell, this is a night of alt-rock electricity, scene-defining talent, and no filler

Every Wednesday night, Ding Dong Lounge hosts a Giant Jenga Competition—chaotic, hilarious, and hosted by Gary Dooley. Come for the blocks, stay for the laughs. Winners walk away with prizes.

Free entry, full backline, all styles welcome. Hosted by Spike. Come play, come watch, come vibe. Every Thursday upstairs at Ding Dong Lounge.

Ever wanted to DJ at Ding Dong Lounge? Now’s your chance. No experience needed—just RSVP, bring your vibe, and maybe a few mates. If the room’s feeling it, we might just ask you back.

Auckland’s iconic band competition returns to Ding Dong Lounge this October–November. Emerging acts battle across heats, semis, and a grand final for career-launching prizes, scene glory, and lasting connections.

The 2025 Band Competition continues with a fresh wave of original acts, each bringing their own sound, energy, and ambition to the stage. It’s another night of loud beginnings and unforgettable moments.

Emo Night returns to Tāmaki Makaurau—live bands, iconic DJ sets, and all the heartbreak, nostalgia, and eyeliner you can handle. A celebration of community, chaos, and cathartic singalongs.

Set to release their 8th Full-length album 'Wretch', Pestilential Shadows are poised to deliver maximum black metal intensity this October. 'Wretch' album launch - with special guests Malignant Aura, Vicissitude, & Gravgöt Presented by Plague Wielder Productions Dead Witch, 11.10.25, R18, 7PM

Hardcore hits Tāmaki Makaurau as Shuv-it leads a stacked night of chaos, crunch, and crowd movement. Four bands, two happy hours, fried chicken, and no room for standing still.

A night of heavy music, big emotion, and raw energy—Monolith celebrate their new single Buried Alive with a stacked lineup at Dead Witch. No prior knowledge needed... just come feel it live.

Get ready for a sonic rollercoaster—from thunderous grunge anthems to razor-sharp alt rock and high-speed punk chaos. Whether you're chasing nostalgia, craving something loud, or just want to feel alive in a room full of energy—this lineup delivers. No homework required. Just show up, lean in, and l