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Vivid Sydney 2025: The Ticketed Events Worth Paying For
The chance to dine with a culinary legend, an underground studio rave and a retro roller disco — these events are top of our list.
While Vivid Sydney dazzles with its array of free installations and performances, this year’s ticketed events promise exclusive experiences that elevate the festival to new heights.
From intimate underground dinners and unmissable harbour cruises to electrifying live performances by some seriously big names, here are the standout events that are well worth the investment.
Vivid Sydney Sightseeing Cruise by Experience Oz
For a front-row seat to Sydney’s most dazzling light show, this 1.5-hour Vivid Sydney Sightseeing Cruise offers an unbeatable vantage point.
Departing from King Street Wharf, the cruise glides past illuminated icons like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, all while you enjoy hot finger food, a selection of chocolates, and your choice of beverages from the fully licensed bar. With upbeat background music setting the mood and both indoor and outdoor viewing decks, it’s the perfect way to experience the festival’s magic without the crowds.
From $55
Multiple departures nightly 23 May – 14 June
King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour
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Luna Park in the Dark
Experience the thrills of Luna Park like never before as the lights go out for this special Vivid event. Enjoy unlimited rides under the stars, with additional entertainment from fortune tellers, performers, and more.
$60
23 May – 14 June
Luna Park Sydney, 1 Olympic Drive, Milsons Point
Neon Dreams by Trolley’d
Step into a retro-futuristic roller disco diner beneath Darling Harbour. Curated by plant-based chef Shannon Martinez, this immersive experience offers bold American flavours, vinyl-only beats, and foraged botanical cocktails — all set within a transformed 1979 mail plane.
$60
23 May – 14 June
Under Pier St Overpass, on Tumbalong Boulevard, Sydney
Loved this edit of must-attend events at Vivid Sydney 2025 and already planning your next adventure? Check out our round-up of the best free things to do at Vivid 2025. Or if the weather is being moody, have a squiz at our round-up of best things to do in Sydney on a rainy day.
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