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Immersive Experiences That Turn the City Into a Playground
Because who said kids get to have all the fun?
Bored of the usual dinner-and-drinks loop? Sydney’s immersive scene is worth looking into (especially since it feels like it’s growing by the minute). Whether you’re decked out in an orange jumpsuit drinking cocktails or diving into a giant ball-pit, there’s plenty of fun things to get lost in if you’re looking for something a little unusual. These are our favourite immersive experiences in Sydney at the minute.
Alcotraz: The Jail-Bar Speakeasy
Step into Alcotraz and you’re no longer a guest…you’re an inmate. This theatrical cocktail bar transforms you into a prisoner wearing an orange jumpsuit and navigating a prison world ruled by crooked guards and bootlegging gangs. Over 1 hour 45 minutes, you’ll sip four expertly crafted drinks (or mocktails), haggle for contraband, and maybe even hatch an escape plan. The actors keep you part of the story, whether you’re playing the mole or colluding with the Warden.
Why go: It’s high-drama, high-design, and high-fun, like immersive theatre with free-flowing drinks.
12-16 Chippen St, Chippendale NSW 2008
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Magic, Dinner and Drama: The Magic Table Arrives in Sydney
If you appreciate good food alongside good experiences, this is a new must‑try that blends fine-dining with immersive theatre. The Magic Table is a theatrical dinner experience where each course is part of a larger story and real magic unfolds right before your eyes. The show combines a five‑course gourmet menu with mesmerising illusions, 3D storytelling and performances by world-renowned magicians Thommy Ten & Amélie van Tass (from America’s Got Talent).
Why go: This is a multi-sensory adventure that turns a dinner out into a story you’ll be talking about for weeks.
161 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000
Heart of the Mountain: A Live-Action Puzzle Quest
This isn’t your typical escape room. At Heart of the Mountain, you’re plunged into a cinematic, atmospheric adventure. The story? In 1957, conservationist Alice Ivy disappears inside a mysterious mountain, and it’s up to you and your team to uncover what happened. There’s no ticking clock, it’s more about exploring, piecing together physical puzzles and unraveling the narrative.
Why go: Feels like stepping into a fantasy film. The set design, ambient soundscape, and puzzle mechanics make it feel pretty magical.
14 Rich St, Marrickville NSW 2204
Hijinx Hotel: Game Rooms in a Quirky Hotel
Hijinx Hotel is a true grown-ups playground. There are 15 ‘challenge room’ styled as hotel rooms, and on arrival, you and your group are assigned to a set of five. Each room is a mini-game, from scramble on a light-up piano floor, to diving into a ball pit while hunting for gold balls, to plugging up Titanic-style leaks in a ship-themed room.
Why go: It’s fast-paced, silly, and sociable making it perfect for friends, date nights, or even work Christmas parties (they actually do corporate bookings).
75 O’Riordan St, Alexandria NSW 2015
Mind Games: Art Alive
If you’re craving something sensory and surreal, Mind Games: Art Alive is a dream. This immersive art installation uses mirrored rooms, optical illusions, and interactive spaces to twist perception and challenge how you experience reality.
Why go: It’s playful while also being profound. Great for photo ops and losing yourself in something totally otherworldly.
Lvl 1&2/154-160 Broadway, Chippendale NSW 2008
The Last Stronghold: Medieval VR Quest
For a more action-adventure spin, The Last Stronghold transports you into a medieval fantasy world via immersive VR. You’ll explore fortress walls, face betrayal, defend ramparts, and engage in theatrical combat, all through very clever technology.
Why go: It’s epic, cinematic, and perfect for those who want the scale of a fantasy story with the immediacy of a game.
Olympic Blvd, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
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