AVCon After Dark
Highlights
- Experience a vibrant atmosphere at Adelaide Showground with exclusive 18+ programming designed for adult audiences.
- Savour unique art and pop culture at Midnight Lane, featuring bold creations and distinctive vendors.
- Engage in lively panels and workshops tailored for mature audiences, enhancing your festival experience after dark.
- Enjoy late-night gaming sessions with free play options, allowing you to explore new titles and revisit favourites.
AVCon After Dark at the Adelaide Showground is a separately ticketed Saturday night event that expands the AVCon Festival experience with 18+ programming and a more grown up atmosphere.
Expect a lively evening featuring licensed bar service, adults only panels and workshops, mature cosplay events, anime screenings, video gaming and epic stage shows. Gaming continues after hours with free play and special games, giving you more time to jump on your favourite titles or try something new. On stage, you can enjoy performances and features created specifically for the After Dark crowd, with programming that is not part of the daytime schedule.
Explore Midnight Lane, where you can find art not suitable for daytime, alongside unique vendors and pop culture shopping that feels distinct from the usual offerings. It is the perfect place to discover bold, creative work, pick up something exclusive, and support artists in a space designed for older audiences.
Whether you are coming to watch, play, learn or simply enjoy the atmosphere, After Dark is for attendees who want something a little different once the main Festival day wraps up.
Entry is for ages 18+ and photo ID is required. Responsible service of alcohol applies. If you already have a daytime AVCon ticket, you may be eligible for a discount. Check ticketing details for eligibility and how to claim it.
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caption all entertainment (TVs, live shows, performances) is available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
- Wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in their access statement).
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- A bathroom which is fully accessible and equipped with ceiling hoist and adult change table.
- A place to store medical equipment (eg oxygen).
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.avcon.org.au/avcon-2026/accessibility-and-inclusion/
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