Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Adelaide Tickets

Duration: 90 minutes

Live show: Immersive gothic theatre

Includes: 4 themed cocktails

Age: 18+ with valid ID

$105.00

In short About the experience

Step out of the ordinary and into the shadows. The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy transforms Burnside Ballroom into a darkly elegant sanctuary dedicated to the Master of Macabre. As you sip expertly crafted spirits or bespoke mocktails, our lead mixologist and dramatic historians transport you into the minds behind four of Poe's most beloved stories.

The Setlist: 4 Tales, 4 Cocktails. Tale 1: Tell-Tale Heart, paired with the Pale Blue Eye. Tale 2: The Black Cat, paired with The Cat's Meow. Tale 3: The Raven, paired with the Nevermore. Tale 4: The Masque of the Red Death, paired with the Cocktail of the Red Death.

Experience highlights Why you'll love it

A chilling 4-part experience
Watch four of Poe's most famous works leap off the page and onto the stage.
Sip the story
A curated tasting menu of 4 themed cocktails, each paired to a tale; mocktails on request.
Immersive theatre
History and literature reimagined with dramatic flair by expert Poe Historians.
Dark elegance
Lose yourself in a meticulously crafted gothic atmosphere built for a night out.

On the day How it works

Arrive early & settle in
Take your time, find your seat and ease into the evening with your first cocktail.
Immerse yourself in Poe's universe
The lights dim as the first tale opens — four stories, four drinks.
Sip through the setlist
Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat, The Raven and The Masque of the Red Death.

About the venueBurnside Ballroom

Burnside Ballroom is a heritage-listed venue located just 15 minutes from Adelaide’s city centre. Built in 1954 as a civic centre and dance hall, it features a distinctive curved façade, polished timber floors, and a spacious interior. It remains a cherished local landmark.