Eat & Drink at Vivid LIVE
23 May – 14 June 2025
There’s plenty of ways to eat and drink your way around the Sydney Opera House during this year’s Vivid LIVE.
Experiences
The Aurora Bar
23 May – 1 Jun 2025
Step into The Aurora during Vivid LIVE, a dreamy hideaway bar inspired by the magical hues of the Aurora Australis and Borealis.

Dance of Dreams with Danielle Alvarez
13 & 14 Jun 2025
An unforgettable evening, where an exquisite menu by Danielle Alvarez with paired NSW wines, merges with contemporary dance, live music, and stunning harbour views during Vivid Sydney.

Saltbush & Starlight Dining Experience
23 May – 14 Jun 2025
A night under the stars and sails savouring a stellar three-course dinner by Mark Olive featuring Indigenous ingredients.

Where to Eat & Drink
23 May - 14 Jun, 5pm - 10pm nightly
Forecourt Food Village
Each night during Vivid Sydney, the Opera House Forecourt will transform into a feast for the senses with three unforgettable culinary experiences featuring La Cubanita by Danielle Alvarez, K-Town Bites by Jimmy and The Bar ft. Archie Rose. Designed to delight your palate and ignite your senses, it's the ultimate fuel for an extraordinary night beneath the glow of Vivid lights.

23 May - 14 June 2025
Bennelong
As Vivid Sydney lights up the Harbour, Bennelong opens its doors and invites you in—dine beneath the glow, from one of the city’s most iconic vantage points.
Vivid in the Dress Circle - Enjoy snacks and a glass of Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV on arrival, followed by Bennelong’s three course choice menu.
Vivid at Bennelong Bar - Offering four snacks by Executive Chef Peter Gilmore and bespoke cocktail, Dream Theatre, made with Full Circle Summer Berry gin, smoked white rum, purified guava, and VIVID pearls.

23 May - 14 June 2025
Opera Bar
Watch the sun go down and the Vivid lights take over the sky above at Opera Bar. Treat yourself to limited-edition Vivid specials, including tasty gelato and bespoke cocktails, including a warm espresso martini, made for sipping under the lights.

23 May - 14 June 2025
House Canteen
Get cosy under the glow of Vivid with dreamy harbour views and a sweet treat in hand. Swing by House Canteen for candyfloss and hot chocolate, a warm, nostalgic pick-me-up. Go classic, or opt for a spiked version just for the grown-ups. It’s the perfect spot to soak up the lights and the sights.

23 May - 14 June 2025
Midden by Mark Olive
Sip on themed cocktails, including the Lucid Moon cocktail, Moonlight mulled wine and The Dreamwalker mocktail, while enjoying delicious snacks as you soak in the magic and the lights of Vivid Sydney.
