Regular Events
- Listed below are events scheduled on a regular basis at the Thirsty Dog. Ordered most recent from top. - To enquire or schedule an event contact us through our Contact/Bookings page. - Please follow our Music & Events page for the current week's listings.
1st and 3rd Sunday of every Month
SWIGGA YOU RASCAL!!! Hosted the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month. Local musician 'Swigga' welcomes all to come along and join in for an afternoon of musical bliss with a guest musician form both the local scene and abroad. 3pm... All welcome!
Monday Nights
Join us every Monday night at 7.30 for a melting pot of accoustic musicians of all genres and experience. This is Auckland's most versatile acoustic jam and your invited to join us. An awesome night incorporating folk and popular covers, accapella and poetry. Instrumentals and 3 chord tricks are a specialty. It's a great all rounder featuring guitar, mandolin, cello, spoons, and tea chest bass to name a few. Hosted by The Stringmen Bones (BAREBONES FOLK INSTRUMENTS), and Paul, welcoming all to participate or just kick back and enjoy! This is the ultimate cure for Monday-itis. See you there!!! 7.30pm. No cover charge
Tuesday Nights
A collection of local and international talent welcoming all to participate or just simply enjoy a night of Poetry, Spoken Word & Open Mic. Tuesday's Guest Poet; TBC & Guest Musician; TBC Please check MUSIC & EVENTS for up-to-date listings. 7.30pm. No cover charge Donations accepted via Koha during the evening. Thank you!
Wednesday Nights
Come join in for the world famous Thirsty Dog Pub Quiz. Bar Tabs & Cash Draw. Please arrive early for registration as seats are limited. Registration 7.30pm...No cover charge
Most Thursday Nights
Auckland's longest running reggae & ska club. Each week featuring the best of Reggae, Dub & Ska, busting out your favourite tunes! 7.30pm. No cover charge
Saturday Nights
Every Saturday night The Thirsty Dog turns becomes one of Auckland's top Venues! Showcasing & supporting the best of Local, National & International Underground Original Music! This is where you will find all genre's of music. Follow our Music & Events page for listings.
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