In collaboration with Acid Flwrs, Sydney’s fine-art floral studio, guests at Aria will enjoy a visual experience for the duration of Vivid Sydney. Expect incredible floral installations spotted throughout the venue, and Aria’s table settings to be swapped out for the month to feature snippets of the installations on each table. Artist Domus Vim has created a tray on which staff will showcase limited edition Vivid Sydney chocolate truffles, inspired by Aria’s bespoke Acid Flwrs design. And if that’s not quite enough, a limited-edition Belvedere cocktail menu will also be available for the month.

Merivale Presents Press Play is inspired by “the hypnosis of moonlight on the natural world.” A new and immersive experience of light, sound, costume, and choreography will be taking over the ivy precinct across two nights (June 7th & 8th from 6pm). A transformative journey through the ivy’s two-level atrium, it features kinetic and projection mapped light installations, bespoke ambient soundscapes, fog, haze, live DJs, and ten roaming performers dressed in bespoke fashion garments created by costume designer, fashion designer and stylist Kirsty Barros, with creative project lead and stylist Alisha Rich. A free event, guests can book a one-hour session from 6:00pm. After 9:30pm, until late, the space will transform into an 18+ only event. Dine at MuMu, Bar Totti’s, Felix, Ash St. Cellar, Mr. Wong, Jimmy’s Falafel or uccello after 9:30pm with a group of four or more, and Merivale will shout a round of signature cocktails.

Din Tai Fung are releasing special rainbow dumplings or RAINBAO for Vivid Sydney. Handmade and steamed fresh, it will surely be a question as to which colour lights up your taste buds the most. Red is sichuan mala, orange uses seasonal black truffle, yellow a delectable crab meat and pork, while purple is trusty chicken and green is, well what else, but vegetable. Our money is on orange and yellow. Available at all Din Tai Fung Sydney locations from 27th May until 18th June.

Global gin brand Bombay Sapphire are set to launch an “exhilarating fusion of creativity, innovation, technology and delicious cocktails” in the new Vivid precinct at Tumbalong Park, Darling Quarter. The unique multi-sensory experience has been designed with renowned Sydney artist Elliott Routledge, whose work is further featured in the Vivid 2022 festival program, and music director, Nicky Night Time.

Zephyr Bar on the twelfth floor of the Hyatt Regency Sydney will be introducing two limited-edition Glow Cocktails – Glow Your Mind and Just Glow With It – inspired by Vivid. Zephyr offers a vantage point over Darling Harbour from which to take in the light show. Available exclusively at Zephyr throughout Vivid, from Friday 27 May to Saturday 18 June. These limited-edition cocktails will also be served to guests at Hyatt Regency Sydney’s Flow After Dark event, created in partnership with Flow Athletic.

Ovolo Hotels will be operating a luxury bridge deck cruiser, from the 27th of May to the 18th of June. Privately berthed in Woolloomooloo’s finger wharf, Suellen first set sail in 1954. Ovolo Woolloomooloo’s 90-minute Vivid Sydney Harbour cruise will take in iconic harbour locations including Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Fort Denison, Garden Island and Cockatoo Island, and of course the Vivid displays. Guests can enjoy a range of handcrafted SYP bottled cocktails including espresso martinis, margaritas and negronis, as well as a selection of beers and wines, alongside gourmet canapes by providore and kitchen, Three Blind Mice. Vivid celebrations continue on dry land at Alibi Bar where guests can unlock three secret cocktails as part of an exclusive Vivid menu. One night hotel and cruise packages are available.

Marriott Bonvoy is all set for Vivid with properties that offer the perfect place to lay your head, as well as rolling out bespoke experiences. Pier One Sydney Harbour Autograph Collection is situated along the Vivid light walk. Walsh Bay transforms into a giant bubble bath this year with an installation of 150 illuminated orbs along the floating boardwalk, and The Bridge Marquee will be transformed into a stunning illuminated bar with bespoke dining experiences. Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park is offering specialty colour-changing cocktails at Conservatory Bar, a themed dessert buffet at Feast restaurant, and a Light and Colours High Tea at The Gallery. At Sydney Harbour Marriot Circular Quay experience an immersive Vivid Sydney Lights Laneway Bar, featuring animated light exhibits, glowing lounges, vibrant cocktails, and bold desserts.