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Speakeasy in the Stone: Velvet & Vice at the Old Geelong Gaol
An immersive, single-evening transformation of a 19th-century gaol into a glamorous speakeasy pairing regional food and drinks with live jazz.
Speakeasy in the Stone: Velvet & Vice at the Old Geelong Gaol.
Velvet & Vice collapses eras: beneath the stone and shadow of the Old Geelong Gaol, a historic 19th-century cell block becomes a lavish, theatrical speakeasy where regional flavours, crafted cocktails and live jazz shape an evening of intrigue and indulgence.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A speakeasy carved from 19th‑century cell blocks
The event takes place beneath the gaol’s original cell blocks, repurposing atmospheric architecture into a decadent, clandestine space for the evening.
Regional flavours and crafted beverages
Culinary elements highlight local producers: guests savour roaming canapés alongside cocktails, wines and spirits drawn from Geelong makers.
Jazz, glamour and a touch of theatricality
Live jazz and a theatrical dress‑code—guests are encouraged to dress in crime or glamour—create a cinematic night where gastronomy meets a tantalisingly forbidden setting.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
For roughly three hours, Velvet & Vice stages an immersive narrative: move through shadowed cell blocks, sample regionally sourced bites and local drinks as roaming service and live jazz stitch the night together in a seamless, vintage‑glamour experience.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs for approximately 3 hours.
Guests are encouraged to dress in crime or glamour to match the theatrical atmosphere.
Velvet & Vice is presented in the Old Geelong Gaol in Geelong, Victoria, and operated by the National Crime and Justice Museum.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is Velvet & Vice?
An immersive, single‑evening event that transforms the historic Old Geelong Gaol into a lavish speakeasy where food, drink and live jazz create a theatrical night.
How long does the event last?
The event has a duration of three hours.
Where is the event hosted?
Velvet & Vice is hosted beneath the 19th‑century cell blocks of the Old Geelong Gaol in Geelong, Victoria.
What kind of food and drink is offered?
The evening features a curated culinary program highlighting regional producers, with roaming canapés and crafted cocktails, wines and spirits from Geelong makers.
Is there live music?
Yes—live jazz is part of the atmosphere, underscoring the event’s theatrical, glamorous vibe.
Is there a dress code?
Guests are encouraged to dress in crime or glamour to match the speakeasy’s theatrical theme.