Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Brisbane Tickets

4.4(50)

Duration: 90 minutes

Live show: Immersive gothic theatre

Includes: 4 themed cocktails

Age: 18+ with valid ID

$126.00

In short About the experience

Step out of the ordinary and into the shadows. The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy transforms Judith Wright Arts Centre 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.

Reviews What people are saying

4.4/5

based on 50 reviews

Great atmosphere, delicious drinks and captivating performances. Highly recommend!

Cocktails were okay but the performance was excellent.

Wasn't sure what to expect, however did not disappointment.

An interesting concept. Enjoyed this different and entertaining experience.

Keep up the great work everyone

We didn’t know what to expect, but we were genuinely surprised and enjoyed the whole evening.

About the venueJudith Wright Arts Centre

Judith Wright Arts Centre is one of Brisbane's premier contemporary arts venues, located in the heart of Fortitude Valley. Renowned for its flexible performance spaces and vibrant creative atmosphere, it hosts theatre, music, dance, cabaret, and immersive experiences, offering audiences an inspiring cultural destination in one of the city's most dynamic arts precincts.