Vivid at Fort Denison

Overview

Been dreaming and scheming about taking Vivid Sydney next level this year? We've got your plans sorted. Hint: they involve front row views of the illuminated Harbour Bridge, a water taxi and dinner literally in the middle of Sydney Harbour.

Yep, we're talking Fort Denison. This year, the lonesome, mid-Harbour outpost is inviting you — and up to 140 of your friends, give or take — to join its Vivid celebrations. Dubbed Dinner De-Lights, the evening starts with you wandering around Circular Quay, before jumping in a water taxi for a giddy, wind-in-your-hair-lights-in-your-eyes ride to the island. Along the way, check out Vivid's famous boat parade up close.

Once you're there, you'll take a mini tour of the Martello Tower before settling into your seat, to ooh and aah for epic views of the Circular Quay's Dress Circle display, as well as the Harbour Bridge, taking breaks only to tuck into a delish dinner.

Dinner De-Lights is happening every night throughout the festival. Couples and small groups can book on Friday and Saturday evenings for $112.50 per person, which includes a two-course dinner, the tour and the ferry ride there and back. Huge groups (between 40 and 140 people) can book the whole place on weeknights, and from $150 per person you'll get a three-course dinner, drinks, a tour and the ferry. So if you're contemplating a Vivid wedding...