Blitz Metal Fest 2026 Announces Full Lineup

Every city has its undercurrent. The part that does not make headlines. The part that lives in late nights, ringing ears, half-lit rooms and word-of-mouth. For those who have been part of it, you never forget it. For those who have not, you feel it the moment you walk in. Blitz Metal Fest exists in that space.

Blitz Metal Fest returns in 2026 with a full lineup across two nights at Ding Dong Lounge. Doors open at 6PM on Friday 27 March and Saturday 28 March. Upstairs, live bands take over Dead Witch. Downstairs, metal DJs perform at the same time. The venue hums with sound, energy, and movement all night.

Friday 27 March features Master Frank Fu, Brackenwood Coven, Sovereign, If It Bleeds, Money Sock and Run It Straight. The night delivers theatrical intensity, crushing riffs, and unfiltered energy.

Saturday 28 March features Earthscraper, Neural Decay, Afterlight, Soul Stroke, Bottom Of The Barrel and Casual Anguish. The night moves through melody, chaos, instinct, and force.

Downstairs, DJs including InAgony, Partymoth, Witchtripper and Drew Bang perform simultaneously. The energy flows through the entire building.

Early bird tickets have sold out. General admission tickets remain at $15 presale and $25 on the door. Anyone who buys a ticket to one night will receive a limited-time 40% discount code by email for the other night. Check your inbox before booking the second night to redeem the offer. Tickets are available online at dingdonglounge.co.nz

Blitz Metal Fest is a place for the underground. It welcomes newcomers and long-time fans. It is a space where people meet, connect, and create. New bands are born. Collaborations begin. Ideas take shape. It captures Tāmaki Makaurau’s metal scene exactly as it exists now.

Blitz Metal Fest 2026 runs Friday 27 March and Saturday 28 March at Ding Dong Lounge. Doors open at 6PM each night.

Some scenes announce themselves. Others are built quietly by the people who show up.

Tāmaki Makaurau is under siege.