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The best venues in Adelaide CBD for your next event (2020 edition)

There are so many reasons why the Adelaide CBD is the perfect location for your next event. It’s easily accessible via public transport, a short distance from most suburbs, littered with small bars, and it offers gorgeous views of the surrounding Adelaide Oval, River Torrens, St Peter’s Cathedral and parklands.

So whether your event is for 20 people or 200 people, you can guarantee there’s a CBD venue that’s right for you.

Keito Events has over 20 years of experience planning events in Adelaide, and we’ve decided to reveal the venues that consistently help us produce professional and memorable events.

Let’s get started.

 

Large Venues (500+ guests)

Best suited for: Gala dinners, award nights, conferences, formals and corporate fundraisers.

Our top recommendation: Adelaide Oval

The Adelaide Oval is a unique venue in Adelaide’s CBD, that stands out from the rest because of its history, sweeping views of the oval and excellent service. Adelaide Oval offers a range of event spaces that can be tailored to suit events of all sizes, whether you have 3 or 3,000 attendees. Your attendees will enjoy easy parking, sweeping views of the city and the delicious food on offer, and you’ll enjoy excellent AV packages, an outcomes-oriented venue management team, and a range of activities for your guests to engage in such as stadium tours or the Roof Climb.

Events we’ve hosted here: Santos 60 years Dinner, Mid Winter Ball

Runner up: The Adelaide Convention Centre

Medium Venues (100-500 guests)

Best suited for: Corporate dinners, weddings, conferences, and luncheons.

Our top recommendation: Hilton Adelaide

The Hilton is another centrally located venue that boasts excellent food, professional service and highly customisable space. Overlooking Victoria Square, this venue is particularly well suited to smaller conferences, as the hotel has plenty of rooms for guest to book, is just a short trip from the airport and is just around the corner from attractions such as the Central Markets, Gouger Street and Rundle Mall. Plus, their AV team will work closely with you to bring almost any idea to life, whether you need staging, a dance floor, a DJ or lighting projections.

Events we’ve hosted here: Advertiser Foundation events, Make a Wish Gala Ball

Runners up: The Intercontinental, The Majestic Roof Garden Hotel, The Casino Hotel, Adelaide Town Hall

 

Small Venues (<100 guests)

Best suited for: Birthdays, product launches, corporate meetings, small weddings.

Our top recommendation: Chateau Apollo

For smaller venues, we have to give it to Chateau Apollo, a gorgeous little venue on Frome Street where Keito hosted our 10th birthday celebration! With exposed brick walls, polished concrete floors and a sweeping central staircase, Chateau Apollo is the space of our rustic country-chic dreams that’ll have your event looking stylish no matter what. The team at Chateau Apollo can help you out with everything from food and beverage to audio and lighting and will go above and beyond to make sure you’re happy with how everything looks.

Events we’ve hosted here: Keito’s 10th Birthday

Runners up: Published Art House, Gallery on Waymouth, The Loft

 

Outdoor Venues

Best suited for: Fitness events, festivals, community events, markets, and anything else that would just come alive in the sunshine.

Our top recommendation: Adelaide streets and laneways

If you’re looking to host a memorable event that showcases what Adelaide’s all about, we suggest you look no further than the streets you walk down every day. Street-based locations can often be overlooked or forgotten amongst event planners, but they add a level of vibrancy and connection to the community that can draw crowds in and make your event shine. Keito Events has worked street-based events all over the city, from the laneways of Adelaide’s East End to the cultural heart of Chinatown to the small bar district along Peel and Leigh Streets, to the banks of the River Torrens. There is a bit of coordination with council required to put these events on, but don’t let that scare you away. Hire in an expert to deal with the paperwork and let the city of Adelaide speak for itself.

Events we’ve hosted here: Gouger Street Yum Cha Cha, Tourism Australia Dreamtime Breakfast, Sweet Treats Festival

Runners up: Art Gallery of South Australia, Botanic Park, Adelaide Zoo, Rymill Park.

When finding the right location for our client’s events we go through our venue checklist to ensure we’re suggesting the best option for their needs. It can be overwhelming choosing a venue and our expertise can help take the guesswork out of planning your event. If you have an upcoming event that you would like to discuss with us, send us an email today to events@keito.com.au or call 0466 395 689.

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Thank you for your efforts in making the Test Match Dinner and Bradman Oration such wonderful events. We have received many compliments from local, interstate and international colleagues, and your input went some considerable way to ensuring this success.

John Harnden AM, Chief Executive, South Australia Cricket Association Inc.


Keito Events
2018-04-18T05:47:32+00:00
Thank you for your efforts in making the Test Match Dinner and Bradman Oration such wonderful events. We have received many compliments from local, interstate and international colleagues, and your input went some considerable way to ensuring this success. John Harnden AM, Chief Executive, South Australia Cricket Association Inc.
From the moment you were involved with the planning of our function I knew it was going to be a success. On the night you and your staff made the event flow seamlessly and our 300 guests have since passed very favourable comments regarding the night and the launch of our new office and identity.

Neil Mossop, Managing Director, Mossop Construction+Interiors

Keito Events
2018-04-18T06:01:14+00:00
From the moment you were involved with the planning of our function I knew it was going to be a success. On the night you and your staff made the event flow seamlessly and our 300 guests have since passed very favourable comments regarding the night and the launch of our new office and identity. Neil Mossop, Managing Director, Mossop Construction+Interiors
From our perspective we loved the activation, how it presented and stood out on the day. We were really happy with the bus positioning too. Keito were also so easy to work with, so it was a pleasure.

Holly Hooper, National Marketing and Communications Manager, Torrens Transit


Keito Events
2020-01-07T03:17:00+00:00
From our perspective we loved the activation, how it presented and stood out on the day. We were really happy with the bus positioning too. Keito were also so easy to work with, so it was a pleasure. Holly Hooper, National Marketing and Communications Manager, Torrens Transit
It’s been a big year for us party-wise and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Keito to others…hopefully we’ll be able to work with Keito again. We have some amazing memories that wouldn’t be nearly as amazing if it wasn’t for Keito and the team.

Julie Moran-Bunnik, Customer Care Manager, Bunnik Tours


Keito Events
2020-01-07T03:18:45+00:00
It’s been a big year for us party-wise and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Keito to others…hopefully we’ll be able to work with Keito again. We have some amazing memories that wouldn’t be nearly as amazing if it wasn’t for Keito and the team. Julie Moran-Bunnik, Customer Care Manager, Bunnik Tours
Thank you to you and your team for all the assistance with the Showcase of Emerging Technology.  Feedback from the event has been overwhelmingly positive and there is talk this might become a fixture on our calendar. The co-ordination around the event was first class and is being reflected in the survey responses we are receiving.

Ian Willis, Director – IT Business Engagement, Information Technology & Digital Services


Keito Events
2020-01-07T03:21:16+00:00
Thank you to you and your team for all the assistance with the Showcase of Emerging Technology.  Feedback from the event has been overwhelmingly positive and there is talk this might become a fixture on our calendar. The co-ordination around the event was first class and is being reflected in the survey responses we are receiving. Ian Willis, Director – IT Business Engagement, Information Technology & Digital Services
Thank you Sophie & Beth so much for everything you did! I know it was a challenge at times, particularly with the venue debacle, but you pulled off another amazing event. Everyone loved it and are still talking about it!

We are so pleased and look forward to working with you again later this year.

 

Lisa Mathews, Executive Assistant to the General Manage, SA Operations, Employers Mutual
Keito Events
2022-11-11T03:40:25+00:00
Thank you Sophie & Beth so much for everything you did! I know it was a challenge at times, particularly with the venue debacle, but you pulled off another amazing event. Everyone loved it and are still talking about it! We are so pleased and look forward to working with you again later this year.   Lisa Mathews, Executive Assistant to the General Manage, SA Operations, Employers Mutual
‘Beth, Sophie, Celine & Jaz – thank you to your Keito team. As usual everything was extremely smooth, and your team always go above and beyond. I hope that we have another jobs fair scheduled for the region soon as I would love to work with you all again.’

Anthony Allardyce, Government Client
Keito Events
2022-05-12T01:16:41+00:00
‘Beth, Sophie, Celine & Jaz – thank you to your Keito team. As usual everything was extremely smooth, and your team always go above and beyond. I hope that we have another jobs fair scheduled for the region soon as I would love to work with you all again.’ Anthony Allardyce, Government Client
Beth and the team at Keito Events were fantastic.  They really added an extra level of detail to our event that made it run smoothly and ensured success.  Nothing was too much hassle for them, they were flexible, dynamic, prompt and clear in their communication.  I would definitely use them again.

Ian Downey, Co-managing Director, Chief Operations Officer, Juvare Asia Pacific
Keito Events
2022-06-20T00:04:21+00:00
Beth and the team at Keito Events were fantastic.  They really added an extra level of detail to our event that made it run smoothly and ensured success.  Nothing was too much hassle for them, they were flexible, dynamic, prompt and clear in their communication.  I would definitely use them again. Ian Downey, Co-managing Director, Chief Operations Officer, Juvare Asia Pacific
Thank you for all the hard work in pulling off a really successful event last week.  The theme followed through, the small touches and considerations were really received well and appreciated and the co-ordination on the ground was smooth thanks to Jazlyn and Sophie, who were superstars.

Corporate Client, Bali International Sales Conference 2022

Keito Events
2022-11-11T03:52:21+00:00
Thank you for all the hard work in pulling off a really successful event last week.  The theme followed through, the small touches and considerations were really received well and appreciated and the co-ordination on the ground was smooth thanks to Jazlyn and Sophie, who were superstars. Corporate Client, Bali International Sales Conference 2022
Jade & the Team from Keito Events were outstanding to deal with - Very accommodating and such a smooth process to deal with. We are looking forward to working with them in the near future.
Keito Events
2023-09-21T05:37:16+00:00
Jade & the Team from Keito Events were outstanding to deal with - Very accommodating and such a smooth process to deal with. We are looking forward to working with them in the near future.
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Kate Abraham has been managing the Advertiser Sunday Mail Foundation fundraising events since 2010, including Famous Male Faces, the George Gross Harry Who Cocktail Party, the Grand Final Luncheon and Melbourne Cup. She has the ability to time events so they run smoothly and keep guests entertained, she has great taste, a great eye for detail, and she works very well with various people involved in each event. This has ensured each event’s success.

Angela Condous, Patron, Advertiser Sunday Mail Foundation

Keito Events
2018-04-18T05:48:54+00:00
Kate Abraham has been managing the Advertiser Sunday Mail Foundation fundraising events since 2010, including Famous Male Faces, the George Gross Harry Who Cocktail Party, the Grand Final Luncheon and Melbourne Cup. She has the ability to time events so they run smoothly and keep guests entertained, she has great taste, a great eye for detail, and she works very well with various people involved in each event. This has ensured each event’s success. Angela Condous, Patron, Advertiser Sunday Mail Foundation
The logistics required to promote and organise the 12th Annual AIMIA Awards are substantial, demanding and are judged very publicly at the night itself. It was wonderful to have a fresh outlook, new ideas and an extremely dedicated event management team. Your contribution, management and above all hard work in so many areas crucial to the success of the AIMIA Awards is greatly appreciated.

John Butterworth, CEO, Australian Interactive Media Industry Association

Keito Events
2018-04-18T05:57:43+00:00
The logistics required to promote and organise the 12th Annual AIMIA Awards are substantial, demanding and are judged very publicly at the night itself. It was wonderful to have a fresh outlook, new ideas and an extremely dedicated event management team. Your contribution, management and above all hard work in so many areas crucial to the success of the AIMIA Awards is greatly appreciated. John Butterworth, CEO, Australian Interactive Media Industry Association
We were extremely pleased with the outcome and our guests further endorsed this after the event. Having to organize the event with a few contacts across two different states proved not to be a hindrance given your finessed communication and  skills. Your team managed to pull all the information and requests together to ensure that nothing was missed on the night.

Sara Maleki and Management Team, McLaren Vale Beer Company

Keito Events
2018-04-18T05:58:51+00:00
We were extremely pleased with the outcome and our guests further endorsed this after the event. Having to organize the event with a few contacts across two different states proved not to be a hindrance given your finessed communication and  skills. Your team managed to pull all the information and requests together to ensure that nothing was missed on the night. Sara Maleki and Management Team, McLaren Vale Beer Company
Often, a crucial element of a successful media and PR campaign is about an event – and the minute I think of event management I think of Kate Abraham and her team at Keito Events. I have worked in tandem with Keito Events on numerous events now and I have been overwhelmed with their professionalism; attention to detail and creativity. Keito Events have helped us to bring to life many successful events that have been praised by guests, the media, participants and clients alike.

Amanda Jane Pritchard, Managing Director, Kooki PR


Keito Events
2018-04-18T06:01:47+00:00
Often, a crucial element of a successful media and PR campaign is about an event – and the minute I think of event management I think of Kate Abraham and her team at Keito Events. I have worked in tandem with Keito Events on numerous events now and I have been overwhelmed with their professionalism; attention to detail and creativity. Keito Events have helped us to bring to life many successful events that have been praised by guests, the media, participants and clients alike. Amanda Jane Pritchard, Managing Director, Kooki PR
We have been working with Beth and the Keito Team for the past 3 years and our experience has been nothing short of outstanding and highly professional. Keito are expert in their industry and always ensure events run smoothly. Their planning and execution of corporate events, in particular their attention to detail, is of an extremely high standard and with their knowledge and expertise, we are provided with the comfort that each event will bring the ‘Wow’ factor. Our staff continue to talk about past events, which is testimony to the intricate planning that Keito undertake. It is a pleasure working with them and we look forward to future events.

Lisa Mathews, Executive Assistant to the General Manage, SA Operations, Employers Mutual


Keito Events
2020-08-18T07:51:32+00:00
We have been working with Beth and the Keito Team for the past 3 years and our experience has been nothing short of outstanding and highly professional. Keito are expert in their industry and always ensure events run smoothly. Their planning and execution of corporate events, in particular their attention to detail, is of an extremely high standard and with their knowledge and expertise, we are provided with the comfort that each event will bring the ‘Wow’ factor. Our staff continue to talk about past events, which is testimony to the intricate planning that Keito undertake. It is a pleasure working with them and we look forward to future events. Lisa Mathews, Executive Assistant to the General Manage, SA Operations, Employers Mutual
We engaged Keito Events to assist with the planning and delivery of the University’s inaugural ‘Showcase of Emerging Technology’, an event held on our North Terrace campus and designed to engage the university community through showcasing cutting edge and innovative technology. Being a relatively large event (40+ technology vendors, 1000 attendees), and a first for the University, working with an experienced team in Keito was invaluable, and a key factor in the success of the event. Beth and the team were friendly and professional, and their enthusiasm and attention to detail made it a great experience from start to finish.

Lyall Weir, Business Relationship Manager, Information Technology & Digital Services, The University of Adelaide

Keito Events
2020-08-18T07:56:00+00:00
We engaged Keito Events to assist with the planning and delivery of the University’s inaugural ‘Showcase of Emerging Technology’, an event held on our North Terrace campus and designed to engage the university community through showcasing cutting edge and innovative technology. Being a relatively large event (40+ technology vendors, 1000 attendees), and a first for the University, working with an experienced team in Keito was invaluable, and a key factor in the success of the event. Beth and the team were friendly and professional, and their enthusiasm and attention to detail made it a great experience from start to finish. Lyall Weir, Business Relationship Manager, Information Technology & Digital Services, The University of Adelaide
‘Beth, Sophie, Celine & Jaz – thank you to your Keito team. As usual everything was extremely smooth, and your team always go above and beyond. I hope that we have another jobs fair scheduled for the region soon as I would love to work with you all again.’

Anthony Allardyce, Government Client
Keito Events
2022-05-12T01:16:41+00:00
‘Beth, Sophie, Celine & Jaz – thank you to your Keito team. As usual everything was extremely smooth, and your team always go above and beyond. I hope that we have another jobs fair scheduled for the region soon as I would love to work with you all again.’ Anthony Allardyce, Government Client
Beth and the team at Keito Events were fantastic.  They really added an extra level of detail to our event that made it run smoothly and ensured success.  Nothing was too much hassle for them, they were flexible, dynamic, prompt and clear in their communication.  I would definitely use them again.

Ian Downey, Co-managing Director, Chief Operations Officer, Juvare Asia Pacific
Keito Events
2022-06-20T00:04:21+00:00
Beth and the team at Keito Events were fantastic.  They really added an extra level of detail to our event that made it run smoothly and ensured success.  Nothing was too much hassle for them, they were flexible, dynamic, prompt and clear in their communication.  I would definitely use them again. Ian Downey, Co-managing Director, Chief Operations Officer, Juvare Asia Pacific
Thank you for all the hard work in pulling off a really successful event last week.  The theme followed through, the small touches and considerations were really received well and appreciated and the co-ordination on the ground was smooth thanks to Jazlyn and Sophie, who were superstars.

Corporate Client, Bali International Sales Conference 2022

Keito Events
2022-11-11T03:52:21+00:00
Thank you for all the hard work in pulling off a really successful event last week.  The theme followed through, the small touches and considerations were really received well and appreciated and the co-ordination on the ground was smooth thanks to Jazlyn and Sophie, who were superstars. Corporate Client, Bali International Sales Conference 2022
Jade & the Team from Keito Events were outstanding to deal with - Very accommodating and such a smooth process to deal with. We are looking forward to working with them in the near future.
Keito Events
2023-09-21T05:37:16+00:00
Jade & the Team from Keito Events were outstanding to deal with - Very accommodating and such a smooth process to deal with. We are looking forward to working with them in the near future.
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Keito Events

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