05 Jun 2024

Explore more this Vivid Sydney

Featuring some of the best Vivid Sydney lights, food, music and ideas, grab your coat and adventure through Barangaroo, Darling Harbour and The Rocks for the ultimate Vivid Sydney experience.

Barangaroo, The Rocks, and Darling Harbour are showcasing the best of what this dazzling festival of light, music, and ideas has to offer. Hit the highlights at Vivid Sydney by following our guide to this year's must-see installations, events, and food and drink experiences.

With only a short walk between each precinct, what are you waiting for? Embark on this vibrant, fun-filled Vivid Sydney adventure today!

Barangaroo

Inspiring projects and installations

Nest

Projected onto a transparent surface, the huge bird apparitions appear to float in the air and are visible from both out and inside the Nest. Lose yourself in the movement of these hypnotic, larger-than-life cranes, as you reflect on our deep connection to nature and the creatures within it.

Portal

PORTAL invites you into a surreal, breathtaking moment in time. Towering over 15 metres tall, this commanding installation evokes the Surrealist movement with its otherworldly display of glowing light and atmospheric soundtrack.

Vivid Sydney Ideas: After The Fact

React in real time, delve beyond click-bait headlines and understand the world better. Every weeknight of Vivid Sydney, kick back with a drink and watch as the brightest minds dissect and debate the breaking stories of the day.

Cocktails and alfresco dining

Lotus

Elevate your Vivid Sydney experience with Lotus' Vivid special cocktail, Electric Dreams, meticulously crafted by their talented bar manager, Arjan. Visit Lotus for a relaxed dining experience, located only moments away from the installations at Barangaroo.

Rivareno Gelato

Indulge in Rivareno Gelato's exquisite gelato at their exclusive Vivid Sydney pop-up cart in Watermans Cove. Savour the creamy goodness of Rivareno's favourite flavours including pistachio, stracciatella, cremino rivareno, bacio, mango heera, and cocco.

Muum Maam

Celebrate Vivid Sydney with Muum Maam's limited-time cocktails sprinkled with edible glitter to match the vibrant atmosphere of this much loved festival. Dazzle your senses just steps from Barangaroo's vibrant installations!

Darling Harbour

Light art and performanecs

Hika Rakuyo

Watch a captivating story of native Australian flowers bloom across the night sky in an eight-minute holographic light and laser show. Hika Rakuyo reflects on the delicate beauty and vital role flowers play in our ecosystem, reminding us of our connection to nature.

Tumbalong Nights

This vibrant festival hub comes alive with a stellar line-up of free live music across 12 nights, showcasing the best international and local talent. The stage comes alive with captivating live performances on weekends, then keep the good vibes flowing with DJs spinning tunes on weekdays.

Vivid Fire Kitchen

Embark on a culinary adventure at The Goods Line, which will transform into a fiery haven where international and local pitmasters showcase their sizzling magic as they cook the finest NSW produce to perfection.

Sweet treats

Cockle Bay Wharf

Visit Cockle Bay Wharf during Vivid Sydney for an illuminating line up of specially curated humanity inspired cocktails and mocktails from all your favourite venues. They're matched with a tasty selection of delicious menus - the perfect opportunity to gather friends and family and experience it all.

Kurtosh Darling Square

Sweet tooths, rejoice! Vivid Sydney has just gotten even more delicious with Kurtosh Darling Square’s giant, gourmet cookie extravaganza! They’re serving up 6 over-the-top flavours that are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings and blow your mind.

Pumphouse Sydney

Ignite your senses and bend the elements at Pumphouse Sydney. Their Vivid Sydney FIRE, EARTH, AIR, and WATER cocktails bring the connection of the four elements to our humanity. They also have a special mocktail, HEART, served in a unique glow-up glass that you can take home with you!

The Rocks

Spectacular installations & events

Connection

Step into a canopy thick with countless LED ropes and connect to our shared humanity. Wander through a circular 'forest' of luminous ropes, run your fingers along the strands and press any of the eight interactive posts to set off dynamic patterns.

Free Live Music

Light up your night and see electrifying DJs or dance to soul and funk on Friday to Sunday nights. You can also mingle with your mates over refreshing cocktails at live Jazz Sessions on Thursdays during Vivid Sydney at Hickson House.

The Rocks Markets & Night Picnic

Experience The Rocks Markets after dark during Vivid Sydney. Wander the historic laneways as they come aglow with luminous lights, shop local artisan wares and savour delicious eats from our market stalls. Pick up your favourite goodies and enjoy a delectable night picnic under the harbour bridge whilst enjoying the sparkling lights across the harbour!

Unique food experiences

Hickson House

Hickson House are hosting their 'Vivid Sydney Cocktail Lab', where their elegant venue witll transform into a multi sensory dark room adventure, complete with bespoke cocktails, light effects and natural ingredients that change colour!

Tayim

Immerse yourself in the dazzling Vivid Sydney with a mouthwatering Middle Eastern banquet at Tayim. Their chef has curated a special $59 'Vivid Sydney Delights' tasting menu filled with all their signature dishes.

Blu Bar at Shangri-La Sydney

As the sun sets over Sydney and the dazzling lights of Vivid Sydney illuminate the sky, you can indulge in Blu Bar's 'Twighlight Tapas'. It's the perfect way to bond, share and connect at the dinner table, embracing this year's theme of 'Humanity'.

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Find out what's happening in Darling Harbour and The Rocks for all things Vivid Sydney.

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