16 May 2023
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MAY 16 2023: Sydney is set to light up this winter for Vivid Sydney 2023 from 26 May to 17 June. Exploring Light, Music, Ideas, and Food, the annual celebration of creativity and innovation will transform Sydney, providing a thought-provoking, enriching and inspirational experience for locals and travellers alike.
This year’s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with over 300 activations. Stunning light art installations and interactive exhibits are planned across the city in line with the creative direction of ‘Vivid Sydney, Naturally’. Heartfelt music performances and fascinating conversations make for an unmissable experience for the art or photography enthusiast. Pop up dining and world-class culinary collaborations appeal to the gourmands, and the festival as a whole offers the ultimate adventure for those looking to rediscover their city.
Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and portfolio of hotels, looks forward to welcoming travellers from Australia and around the world for Australia’s largest festival of Light, Music, Ideas, and Food. With a range of accommodation packages and special dining offers, from electrifying cocktails at Pier One Sydney Harbour to a Vivid Sydney High Tea at Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, a visit to Marriott Bonvoy’s hotels this year is a can’t-miss experience.
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection
Vivid Sydney Discover Package
With unmatched harbour views, Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection is offering everything you need for a sophisticated Vivid Sydney experience. Stay right amongst the Vivid Sydney Light Walk located just beside the Monad installation, a projection of light onto mist from jets of water to create a floating 3D display to conjure a sense of wonder.
Package Includes:
- 1x night accommodation
- Breakfast for two
- Sparkling on arrival for two
- $50 Bar One credit
- Rates from $499 (Saturday from $709)
- Bookings here
Pier Waterside Dining
Book a spot at the waterside lounges on the pier where you’ll enjoy an array of Vivid Sydney-themed punch-bowl cocktails designed to be shared alongside delicious snacks. Electric Avenue is a bright blue pineapple rum-based cocktail with lemon and lime flavours, topped with soda for some fizz. For something sweet and refreshing try Strawberry Sunset made with strawberry gin, raspberry cordial and rosewater, or Twilight Tea for a butterfly pea gin with blueberry cordial and bergamot tea and citrus. Fittingly, Starry Night, made with vodka and Davidson plum combined with bergamot and thyme tea is a balanced and fresh drink to toast to the perfect evening.
If a winter warmer is more your style, opt for an artisan Hyggelig hot chocolate topped with rainbow sprinkles and marshmallows, or a spiked hot chocolate at the Vivid Sydney Bar.
Plus, DJs playing live performances every Friday & Saturday night make it the perfect pit stop or main event for a high-energy night.
Bookings here
Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park
A Grand Vivid Sydney Escape
Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park is an icon set in the heart of Sydney CBD’s retail and cultural centre. The opulent property features 558 rooms and 48 suites, generously proportioned with luxury amenities, first class anticipatory service and sweeping views over Hyde Park to Rose Bay and beyond. Light up your Vivid Sydney experience at Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park. Enjoy the stunning views of Hyde Park, centrally located in Sydney’s CBD and just steps from the renowned light show. Included in the travel package is a cocktail voucher to enjoy a limited-edition cocktail at The Conservatory Bar.
Package Includes:
- 1x night accommodation
- Vivid cocktail voucher
- Buffet breakfast in Feast
- Parking for one car
- Rates start from $329 per night (promotional Code: YQ9)
- Bookings here.
Vivid Sydney High Tea
If you’re looking for an iconic dining experience in the heart of Sydney, look no further than Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park’s renowned High Tea at The Gallery. The curated three-tiered menu offering is a sweet and savoury haven. Expect everything from almond frangipane tart with raspberry and rosella mousse, salmon gravlax blini, sour cream, finger lime caviar and a selection of scones served with jam and fresh cream. Enjoy desserts with an edible Vivid Sydney logo and a glass of bubbles on the side.
Details:
Conservatory Bar
In what promises to be the festival’s biggest and brightest year yet, Conservatory Bar at Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, prepares to deliver Vivid Sydney inspired vibrant cocktails and Gin tasting sessions. Mixed to match the display of Sydney CBD lights, these cocktails begin to glow under UV light, specially fitted at Conservatory Bar for the festival. If you’re a gin enthusiast, the Neon Azure is a must try – a gin sour elevated with a touch of Curacao. If you’re after a cocktail with a little more spice, enjoy the Fuego, a spicy watermelon Margarita. The hotel will also be hosting a gin tasting session where you can enjoy several location gins from New South Wales, for $49 per person.
Details:
- Gin tasting session: $49per person, incudes 3 x NSW Gin and tasting notes
- DJ Night: Friday and Saturday – 5 pm – 6:30pm
- Further details here
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
Harbourside Vivid Sydney Staycation
Enjoy a Harbourside Vivid Sydney staycation at Sydney Harbour Marriott to catch the lights from the comfort of a spacious hotel room, or stay situated within a 5-minute walk from the festival’s key installations and projections at The Rocks, The Museum of Contemporary Art, and The Royal Botanic Garden, and just 10-minute walk from The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House Guests will also have the chance to experience Marriott Sydney Harbour’s Pop-Up Vivid Sydney Laneway Bar, a $75 gift voucher per stay, and receive a special Vivid gift pack.
Package Includes:
- Overnight accommodation
- $75 Dining voucher (Excludes In-Room Dining)
- Vivid Sydney gift pack - 1 per room
- Bookings here
Three Bottle Man
A café by day and bar by night, Three Bottle Man is tucked away on Bulletin Place just moments from all the Vivid Sydney action at Circular Quay. During the Vivid Sydney festivities, it will be transformed into a glowing laneway destination, offering an immersive sensory experience.
With exclusive-coloured lattes by day and glitter cocktails by night, coloured cheesecakes and chocolate fondue, Three Bottle Man at Bulletin Place will bring all themes of Vivid Sydney to life.
Details:
- When: 5pm – til late, Wednesday – Saturday
- Dessert and Beverage from $15
- Details here
Customs House Bar
Enjoy the magic of Vivid Sydney at Customs House Bar with exciting cocktails and colourful snacks. Right in the middle of the action, Customs House Bar is the perfect spot for pre or post Vivid Sydney drinks and dinner. Customs House Bar's bartenders have created an exciting Vivid Sydney inspired cocktail menu filled with glittery goodness. The colourful snack menu including colourful burgers will also be on offer throughout the duration of Vivid 2023.
Details:
- When: Monday – Friday 12 noon til late. Saturday and Sunday 3pm till late
- Details here
Vivid Sydney Discover Package
After a long night exploring the city, relax at Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park located right in the heart of Chippendale. With public transport on the doorstep, or a short walk to Central Station, you can get in, around and across town easily. The Vivid Sydney Discover package offers overnight accommodation as well as an exclusive Vivid goodie bag for the kids to enjoy. Guests will also receive 1 opal card to use to get around the city and tick off all the must-see Vivid Sydney events.
Package Includes:
- Overnight accommodation
- 1 Opal Card with a AUD20 balance
- Exclusive Vivid goodie bag for the kids to enjoy
- Rates starting from $229 per night
- Bookings here
Stay, Park & Play
Stay for longer at Courtyard North Ryde, in the heart of the vibrant Macquarie Park area, just a short trip from the Vivid Sydney attractions. Enjoy parking and breakfast for two to get the most out of your Vivid Sydney staycation. Bookings here.
**ENDS**
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Nicole Ballantyne, Senior Account Executive
nicoleb@themintpartners.com.au
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