Vivid Sydney with Teenagers

Transforming the city into a kaleidoscope of light, music and creativity, Vivid Sydney has something for everyone, including the older kids. From interacting with the installations to understanding the creative ideas behind the art, teens are the perfect age to soak it all in. Looking for your next night out with your older kids? Here are the top things to do at Vivid Sydney with teenagers.

We all know keeping a teen engaged and interested isn’t easy, but this haunted ghost tour is sure to add excitement to their Vivid Sydney experience. With haunted and interesting tidbits on Sydney’s eerie history, it’ll be an inside peak that they’ll appreciate. Walking through The Rocks, your group will uncover the local spirits as your guide delves into city's past paranormal encounters. There’s plenty of time to admire the colourful lights as you go, plus you’ll come across new corners of the festival, away from the crowds.

Keep your big kid stimulated and entertained with a Vivid Sydney kayak tour A good one for teens with a tonne of energy to burn, head out in a kayak decked with LED lights to admire the festival and get a unique perspective. Paddle around as your guide takes you to some of the best vantage points. Don’t worry – you’ll get time to take snaps of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House splashed in colour (hello new cover pic!). Just take a waterproof phone case to be safe.

Dodge the choc-a-block walkways and take the kids on a Vivid Sydney jetboat cruise instead. Zipping around the harbour, this is a fun way to fit in some fast-paced action while seeing the colourful display up close from the water. These open-top jet boats deliver uninterrupted views of the festival, giving you plenty of photo opportunities during this 30-minute ride. Covering most of the highlights, you’ll go under the Harbour Bridge, around Barangaroo, through Walsh Bay and more.