Vivid is bringing the ultimate foodie adventure to Sydney with its massive 2024 edition and it won’t burn a hole in your pocket. Vivid Place Food Trail is set to take over the busy laneways of Sydney Place and Bulletin Place and transform them into a culinary hub. With some of Australia’s top chefs, bartenders and restaurants firing up the grill and local businesses dishing out delicious treats, this is a must-visit highlight of Vivid Sydney 2024. Think festoon lights, Vivid-inspired treats, cheap eats and stacked platters, all dotted along a convenient self-guided trail.
Vivid Place Food Trail
Taking place throughout the festival, the laneways will be filled with gastronomic delights so you can eat your heart out while surrounded by stunning Vivid lights. Food offerings include everything from cheap street eats like toasties, dumplings, fried chicken and gelato to specially curated platters, rare Japanese whiskies and more. The line-up of eateries is hefty but here are some cheap eats to watch out for:
- Buy stacked toasties from Toastiesmith for under $10.
- Indulge in a Hong Kong beef fillet stir-fry with flat rice noodles for $19.80 at Bobo Dumpling Bar.
- Grab glowy Vivid-inspired gelato for $6.50 per scoop from C9 Chocolate & Gelato.
- Warm up with a mini pho and a soft drink for $10 from Eat Fuh.
- Get delicious miso soup and a glow stick bracelet for free with any purchase over $15 at Sushi Yuzen from 5pm.
- Snack on hearty lamb or chicken shawarma for $15 from Open Sesame.
- Finish off with a delicious Japanese dessert for $7.90 from Dopa Donburi and Dessert.
If you’re planning a special date night during Vivid, consider the Vivid Platter for two on the Jacksons on George’s rooftop which features Sydney rock oysters, Spencer golf king prawns, WA spanner crab crostini and more for just $80. Guests can also expect live music from Thursdays to Saturdays including rooftop DJs, roving musicians, and underground live music gigs.
This is a non-ticketed event so you just need to bring your appetite. It will take place every day from May 24 to June 15, 6pm to 11pm across Ah Toy Lane, Sai Ying Lane, Underwood Street (of Sydney Place precinct), and Bulletin Place.
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Wondering what else to do during Vivid? There is a lot to discover this year including free drone shows, underground Vivid parties, enchanting light trails at the Royal Botanic Garden and an exclusive light and sound experience inside Sydney trains.