Hosted by Adelaide's favourite culinary cabaret star Michelle Pearson, experience a fusion of live performance and delectable South Australian food and wine pairings where each course represents a distinct festival produced by Adelaide Festival Centre.
From the vibrant energy of OzAsia Festival to the captivating melodies of Adelaide Cabaret Festival, each plate will transport you to a new world of delight and is served with a live performance to match. Hear from Kaesler Wines chief wine maker Tim Dolan whose wines will be paired with food by chef Ryan Willard.
Menu & Performances
First course
Indigenous ingredients in consultation with Aboriginal family owned catering business Block Ya Dot, and a performance by dance collective Tjarutja Dance Company, which explores storytelling through dance, representing Adelaide Festival Centre’s year-round commitment to Celebrating First Nations.
Second course
Asian influence and a performance by Punjabi Australian singer and dancer Parvyn from the much-loved Bombay Royale, to celebrate OzAsia Festival, Australia’s leading contemporary arts festival engaging with Asia.
Third course
Spanish influence with a performance of majestic Flamenco guitar and dance by Casa de Flamenco, celebrating Adelaide Guitar Festival, an exciting annual program of events by world-class guitarists.
Fourth course
French influence with performance by cabaret favourite Louise Blackwell and the French Set, inspired by Adelaide Cabaret Festival, thebiggest cabaret festival in the world.
Fifth course
A playful dessert with a performance by the always energetic and amazing performers from Cirkidz. In recognition of DreamBIG Children’s Festival, the oldest children’s festival in the world.
With 5-star performances all round, Flavour Centre Stage is set to celebrate what South Australia does best, Arts, Food and Wine.
- Accessibility
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This venue is wheelchair accessible.
- Age Suitability
- Ages 18 and up
- Runtime
- 5 hours
Performance Location: Banquet Room, Adelaide Festival Centre
The most direct way to enter the Banquet Room is from King William Road, near the corner of Elder Park, or Festival Plaza. Enter via the Festival Theatre main entrance off King William Street.
You can also walk from North Terrace via the laneway alongside SkyCity Casino or by crossing the footbridge from Adelaide Oval.
Access
If you require an accessible drop off area, use the drive through zone just off King William Road, approximately 100 metres north of the car park entrance. This is are is accessible when traveling north on King William Road. When King William Road is closed for major events, the nearest accessible drop off area is on the west side of Adelaide Festival Centre, alongside Festival Drive under the Riverbank Footbridge.
Taxi services
There is no formal taxi rank on King William Road, but taxis can use the drive through zone just off King William Road, approximately 100 metres north of the car park entrance. This is accessible when traveling north on King William Road.
The nearest taxi ranks are located on North Terrace, outside the Casino and Railway Station, and on King William Street next to Rundle Mall.
Car parking
The closest parking is available at Festival Plaza Car Park, accessible from King William Road or Montefiore Road. Follow the signs on Festival Drive and drive down to the lower levels to park near B3 or B4. From there the King William Road lifts will take you to the Festival Theatre entrance. Visit the Festival Plaza Car Park website for more information.
You can also use the Convention Centre’s Riverbank Car Park or one of a number of nearby city car parks.
Public transport
Accessible by many forms of public transport. Including trains, buses, the tram (stop at Railway Station) and a free bus service that operates on a loop throughout the city and North Adelaide with stops on the corner of King William Road and North Terrace.
To make an accessible booking please contact Ticketek by phone, in person or via email:
By phone
Call 131 246 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) and advise the operator of your access requirements so that they can provide you with information and offer the best possible seating available.
In person
Ticketek Outlets are open at various times.
You can email your booking request to: ticketrequests@adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
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