Velvet Violet
Velvet Violet
Adelaide City
About this space
Step inside Velvet Violet, an atmospheric cocktail sanctuary tucked away inside Adelaide’s iconic Wakefield Hotel. With a cozy, 65-person capacity, it serves as the ultimate intimate cabaret bar for Fringe festival-goers, performers, and night owls alike. Plush velvet seating, warm mood lighting, and top-tier acoustics create an up-close-and-personal setting where every seat feels like the best in the house.
Whether you are hosting an immersive cabaret performance, meeting for a pre-show tipple, or looking for a sophisticated midnight hideaway to celebrate the arts, Velvet Violet delivers an unforgettable sensory experience. Pairing vintage moody aesthetics with a relaxed, welcoming vibe, Velvet Violet provides a premium, small-scale stage and audience hub for your Adelaide Fringe experience. Immerse yourself in the magic of the festival season, pull up a booth, and let the show unfold.
Genres this space suits
- Cabaret
- Comedy
- Events, Workshops and Talks
- Variety
Audience setup & capacity
- Theatre: 60
- Cabaret: 60
- Standing: 70
Performance area dimensions
Venue facilities
- Food
- Bar
- Card only
Video
Equipment
Not available
- Sound
- Lighting
- Vision / AV
Hire costs
- Set hire fee
Accessibility
Not available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Performing area accessible
- Accessible parking
- Accessible drop-off
- Accessible toilet
Venue policies
- Age restriction
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Permitted
- Music licence (OneMusic)
Not permitted
- Naked flames / fire
- Smoke / smoking
Get in touch
Gerry Ebert, Venue Owner, hello@velvetviolet.com.au

