Barangaroo shines as one of the brightest stars of Vivid Sydney, the city’s iconic 23-day celebration of light, music, food and ideas.
Set along the 6.5km Vivid Light Walk from The Rocks to Darling Harbour, our waterfront precinct is a must-stop on your glowing journey. Discover spectacular installations including Molecule of Light at Barangaroo Reserve and Obstacle along Wulugul Walk.
When: 22 May - 13 June 2026
New for 2026, Vivid Fire Kitchen finds its home on Stargazer Lawn at Barangaroo Reserve - bringing fire, flavour and feasting to the harbour's edge.
With world-class dining, striking art and unbeatable views, Barangaroo is your perfect Vivid Sydney destination.
VIVID LIGHTS
From 6pm each night, see Barangaroo transform with inspiring projections and installations. Find out more.
Molecule of Light
Barangaroo Reserve
Visible from Balmain and Chatswood, this celestial laser installation brings the cosmos to Barangaroo Reserve, via a mysterious meteorite that stands 23-metres-tall on steel legs. Emitting a 528hz tone – a frequency touted to contain healing properties - Molecule of Light pairs awe-inspiring spectacle with serene sounds, inducing a meditative state unlike anything else.
Point of (No) Return
Pier Pavillion
Glacial beauty draws you in, as crystalline blues and white swirl around a circular screen. But step closer and the colours melt, transforming into a gorgeous, destructive storm. Move back, and the ice is restored, for now.
Letter
Bond Building
Letter is a digital whisper-chain, a 10-metre-long wall made of 30 waterproof touchscreens, each showing a sealed envelope. Tap a screen to open a note (or drawing!) from a previous visitor, then leave your own - a link in a city-wide chain.
Laniakea
Barangaroo House
Reach beyond the stars with Laniakea, a cosmic saga named after the supercluster home to the Milky Way and 100,000 other galaxies. A three-act intergalactic epic projected onto Barangaroo House set to an original symphonic score, Laniakea explores how nature big and small share the same visual pattern. Ever notice that a hurricane’s eye resembles a swirling galaxy? Or how underground magma flows like veins, or an ocean stream?
Flea Circus
Wulugul Walk
Flea Circus is a playful nod to the head-scratching shows of yore, where tiny bugs performed incredible feats for crowds. Was it real, or just an illusion? Either way, it's magic.
Electric Dandelions
Wulugul Walk
During the day, twenty dandelion sculptures stand still and sentinel, towering above at a whopping eight and a half metres tall. But come night and they alight in an explosion of colour, as animations transform the petals into ‘fireworks’ that last all night long.
Obstacle
Wulugul Walk
Stretching 45 metres left-to-right, Obstacle stands as one of Vivid Sydney’s longest installations ever. Both a barrier and beacon, these blocks of luminous mesh create a hypnotic corridor, as patterns glow, flow and glide across its screens, synced to a radiant soundtrack.
River of Fire
Stargazer Lawn
A flowing river of lava floats overhead Vivid Fire Kitchen, where the world’s best pitmasters, chefs and barbecue legends meet in a blaze of open-flame cooking and demonstrations. Smoky aromas in the air meet River of Fire, a shimmering canopy of fiery lights flowing, made from 160 custom-made LED tubes
SPECIAL OFFERS
Barangaroo is the perfect place to recharge during your Vivid Sydney journey. Explore a vibrant line-up of retailers offering exclusive food and drink specials, designed to delight your senses and keep you energised as you follow the glowing trail of installations through the precinct.
Whether you’re grabbing something on the go or settling in for a longer dining experience, our retailers serve up the perfect mix of flavours, atmosphere and Vivid energy.
ANNAMESE
Inspired by the glowing Barangaroo skyline at dusk, Ruby Horizon blends floral jasmine umeshu, smooth bourbon, and fresh lemon, finished with a delicate float of red wine. Bright and elegant with layered depth, it captures the warmth of golden harbour sunsets melting into the Sydney night sky.
BORN BY TAPAVINO
Bórn by Tapavino brings the vibrant energy of Barcelona to Barangaroo, serving Spanish tapas inspired by the Mediterranean coast - perfectly paired with the magic of Vivid Sydney. During the festival, enjoy a specially curated Vivid Prix Fixe menu featuring one tapa, one main, plus chips for $55 per person. It’s a flavour-filled way to pause between installations and savour the spirit of the night. Available daily from 5pm.
CINDER
Light up your Vivid Sydney nights at Cinder with $18 takeaway favourites including burgers, wraps and chips - perfect for a quick, satisfying bite on the go, or step inside for an elevated French-inspired dining experience in Barangaroo.
LOTUS
Celebrate Vivid Sydney at Lotus Barangaroo with a playful selection of limited-time specials inspired by the festival’s energy. Begin with our colourful Vivid dumpling, filled with crab, prawn and bamboo shoot, balanced with fresh leek and celery. Sip on the Electric Blue cocktail - a bright, zesty blend of Hoju Soju, Blue Curaçao, lemon, Luxardo cherry liqueur and passionfruit and finish on a sweet note with your choice of vanilla or chocolate pudding, served with apple and strawberry cream, fresh blueberries, dried mandarin and strawberries
TEA REPUBLIC
Stop by Tea Republic after dark during Vivid to pick up a cosy, limited-edition lantern and enhance your festival experience.
TORO TORO RAMEN
Experience the art of ramen at ToroToro, where Japanese tradition meets a modern twist. Inspired by bold flavours and creative techniques, each dish offers a unique culinary journey - perfect for your Vivid Sydney adventure. Indulge in a specially curated truffle ramen dish, alongside a limited-time ramen feature and Vivid cocktail specials. It’s the ultimate way to warm up, refuel, and immerse yourself in the energy of the night.
UNTIED
Fuel your night, the UNTIED way. Take a break from chasing the lights and gather your crew for 3 share plates and 2 cocktails for $85. Expect bold flavours, vibrant pours, and the perfect atmosphere to keep your Vivid experience alive. Available daily from 4:30pm.
WINGHAUS
Hit Winghaus Barangaroo for a feed that goes just as hard as the lights. Think sauce-smacked wings, stacked burgers and all the good stuff, right in the middle of the action. Over at Barangaroo, you’re surrounded by waterfront installations and glowing city views, so you’re never far from it all. Rolling in with the whole squad? Lock in the Vivid Sydney Family Pack - it's 2 burgers, 2 fries, 2 soft drinks, 2 kids baskets and 2 kids-size soft drinks, all for just $75. Winghaus is your go-to pit stop before, during, or after the show.
ZUSHI
Book a table at Zushi Barangaroo and stay in the heart of the Vivid Sydney action, just moments from installations on the waterfront at Barangaroo. Alongside the lights, enjoy their Vivid Sydney exclusive - Rum Baba, featuring rum-soaked sponge, Koucha umeshu jelly, plum sorbet, and vanilla chantilly, crafted by their exceptional pastry team.
Vivid Fire Kitchen
Vivid Fire Kitchen officially moves into its new home on Stargazer Lawn. Expect sizzling sessions with culinary greats including Mark Best, Luke Mangan, Sharon Salloum, Annita Potter, plus food personalities like Julie Goodwin, Adriano Zumbo, Declan Cleary and more. Fire pits, smoky aromas, harbour views and free nightly programming.
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