Vivid Sydney Date Night Plans
Vivid Sydney is the perfect excuse for a date night. With colourful lights bringing the city to life, art popping up around every corner and music drifting through the air, the festival nails that romantic vibe without trying too hard.
Whether you’re on the hunt for date night ideas in Sydney or just keen for a night out without the kids, these Vivid Sydney experiences have you covered.
Book dinner with a view
Putting a twist on the classic dinner with a view, the Vivid Sydney Penfolds 6-Course Degustation Dinner Cruise is date night done right. You’ll arrive just in time to watch the lights switch on at 6pm and catch the Cockle Bay Wharf installations before hopping on board for 7pm. Then it’s time to kick back and enjoy the show, tucking into a six-course dinner with Penfolds wines and an open bar to toast the night away.
Sip your way around Vivid
Just for adults, the Sydney Secret Bar Tour guarantees a fun night out for couples searching for a unique date idea. With a free drink to start you off, you’ll explore hidden bars, catch the light show and spot incredible views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge along the way. After it’s wrapped up, you’ll have just enough time left to wander around the corner and fit in the Barangaroo part of the light walk.
Float and toast to the festival
Want some quiet time away from the crowds? Jump aboard a Vivid Sydney Intimate Catamaran Cruise. You’ll be welcomed with canapes and a drink before cruising past all the highlights in total comfort from the water. To really make a night out of it, book the earlier session so you can head straight to the Fire Kitchen then cap it off with free music at Tumbalong Nights or depending on the night, the drone show.
Paddle around the lights
Not your usual Vivid Sydney experience, the Vivid Lights Night Paddle Kayaking on Sydney Harbour is a hit for couples who like a bit of adventure. You'll paddle around the harbour and score front-row seats to the lights without the queues, plus some seriously good vantage points for your snaps. Once you’re back on land, you’ll still have time to walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, grab a feed, and see the installations up close.
