Lock in an unforgettable event at Adelaide Gaol

As one of Ade­laide’s old­est remain­ing colo­nial build­ings, Ade­laide Gaol pro­vides a dis­tinc­tive back­drop for wed­dings, con­certs, con­fer­ences, and more.

Estab­lished in 1841, this his­toric site oper­at­ed for 147 years, once hous­ing some of South Australia’s most infa­mous char­ac­ters. Host­ing an event here adds a unique touch of intrigue and mys­tery that your guests won’t forget. 

With flex­i­ble spaces for all kinds of gath­er­ings, from the his­toric New Build­ing to the expan­sive front lawn, Ade­laide Gaol caters to any event size and style. Plus, the Gaol’s her­itage-list­ed archi­tec­ture pro­vides a one-of-a-kind back­drop that’s per­fect for pho­tos and filming. 

Venue Options – Choose Your Space 

New Build­ing Hire

Look­ing for some­thing unique? The New Build­ing, a his­toric cell block from 1879, can host up to 1,500 guests in its T‑shaped walls. It’s per­fect for wed­dings, par­ties, or cor­po­rate gath­er­ings. This space offers both indoor and out­door options – with a large grass space under open skies or with­in the secure stone walls. Facil­i­ties include bath­rooms, three-phase pow­er, and two large fridges, keep­ing your event com­fort­able and convenient.

• Capac­i­ty: Up to 1,500 people
• Avail­abil­i­ty: 2 pm – midnight

Full Gaol Hire

Need the whole place to your­self? Go big with the Full Gaol Hire, which gives you exclu­sive access to both the New Build­ing and the expan­sive front lawn, accom­mo­dat­ing up to 3,000 peo­ple. Ide­al for large-scale events, fes­ti­vals, or con­certs, this option even offers the chance to add guid­ed tours of the gaol’s most intrigu­ing cor­ners. Impress your guests with a set­ting they’ll be talk­ing about for years!

• Capac­i­ty: Up to 3,000 people
• Avail­abil­i­ty: 10 am – midnight 

Book­ing Your Event

To book your event at Ade­laide Gaol, sub­mit an online enquiry form on their website.

Ensure you have pub­lic lia­bil­i­ty insur­ance and any nec­es­sary licens­es for your event. Remem­ber, the gaol is a her­itage-list­ed site, so attach­ing items to walls is not per­mit­ted, and smok­ing is pro­hib­it­ed with­in the grounds.

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