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Discover dining and food & wine tastings in Sydney. The best events, attractions and things to do from the City of Sydney’s official event guide.

Clay & Curds

Clay & Curds

Ceramics and cheese tasting workshop, guided by Milly Dent and cheese expert Penny Lawson.
24 May 2025
Vivid Sydney Dream Lab at Grain Bar

Vivid Sydney Dream Lab at Grain Bar

Epic sensory cocktails with a vibrant Vivid Sydney twist
24 May 2025
Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour

Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour

Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets
Today 11.30am to 2pm
Hollywood Dreaming

Hollywood Dreaming

HQ Sydney Celebrates Vivid Sydney with a Full Line-up of Food and Drink, Art, Music and Outdoor Events
Today 5pm to 10pm
Martini Masterclass at Hickson House

Martini Masterclass at Hickson House

Shake things up at Hickson House and master the magic of the perfect martini!
Today 2pm to 3.30pm
Neon Dreams

Neon Dreams

Glide onto the roller rink—an airline-themed fantasy complete with a grounded mail plane turned DJ booth
Today 6pm to 11pm
Putting on the Ritz ~ Arabian Afternoon Tea

Putting on the Ritz ~ Arabian Afternoon Tea

A 6 course Arabian inspired afternoon tea celebrating all things Ritzy 1920's
Today 1pm to 3pm
Sydney’s Most Spectacular Vivid Sydney Lights Cruises

Sydney’s Most Spectacular Vivid Sydney Lights Cruises

Choose one of our popular cruises to witness the magic of Vivid Sydney 2025 from the best vantage point – the water!
Today 5.15pm to 10pm
Tea ceremony experience

Tea ceremony experience

Reconnect with the present and learn how to drink tea mindfully
Today 11am to 12pm
Unique Vivid Sydney Cruise – Lights, Cabaret & Dinner

Unique Vivid Sydney Cruise – Lights, Cabaret & Dinner

Treat yourself to a spectacular Vivid Sydney cruising experience coupled with a one-of-a-kind cabaret entertainment.
Today 7pm to 10pm
VIVID at Salt Meats Cheese

VIVID at Salt Meats Cheese

Celebrate Vivid with colourful food specials, a kids’ ice cream bonus & city views at Salt Meats Cheese Circular Quay!
Today 12pm to 10pm
Vivid Cruise and Dine

Vivid Cruise and Dine

Board a catamaran and experience all the sights and sounds of Vivid Sydney from a beautiful harbour location.
Today 10am to 9pm
Vivid Lights Cruises – ‘Magistic Two’ Luxury Catamaran

Vivid Lights Cruises – ‘Magistic Two’ Luxury Catamaran

Watch Sydney Harbour burst to life during Vivid Sydney 2025 from the three expansive decks of the 'Magistic Two'.
Today 5.15pm to 9.25pm
Vivid Limited Edition Cocktail & Dumpling at Luna Lu

Vivid Limited Edition Cocktail & Dumpling at Luna Lu

Celebrate Vivid 2025 with limited edition food, a vibrant cocktail, and signature dumplings made for the occasion.
Today 12pm to 10pm
Vivid Sydney at Blu Bar on 36, Shangri-La Sydney

Vivid Sydney at Blu Bar on 36, Shangri-La Sydney

Sip on colourful cocktails and tasty bites while casting your eyes towards vibrant Vivid views of Sydney Harbour.
Today 5.30pm to 11pm
Vivid Sydney at Darling Square

Vivid Sydney at Darling Square

Darling Square will light up for Vivid Sydney with immersive light installations, free family fun & special offers.
Today 12am to 9pm
Vivid Sydney at the HVH

Vivid Sydney at the HVH

Drinks, food and unforgettable views
Today 5pm to 11.59pm
Vivid Sydney Cruises On The Harbour

Vivid Sydney Cruises On The Harbour

Experience the splendour of Sydney’s favourite winter festival from a stunning glass boat
Today 6.45pm to 9.45pm
Vivid Sydney Dinner at Altitude, Shangri-La Sydney

Vivid Sydney Dinner at Altitude, Shangri-La Sydney

Indulge in a feast for the senses as you dine overlooking Sydney Harbour illuminated in Vivid's light spectacle.
Today 5.30pm to 9.30pm
Vivid Sydney Gold Dinner Cruise with Captain Cook Cruises

Vivid Sydney Gold Dinner Cruise with Captain Cook Cruises

The quintessential Vivid Sydney gourmet food and wine experience on Sydney Harbour.
Today 7pm to 10pm
Vivid Sydney Harbour Cruises – Lights, Sights & Dinner

Vivid Sydney Harbour Cruises – Lights, Sights & Dinner

Enjoy the Vivid Lights across the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Barangaroo & harbour foreshore on a Vivid Sydney cruise.
Today 5.15pm to 10pm
Heritage Afternoon Tea

Heritage Afternoon Tea

Delight in our Heritage Afternoon Tea, a celebration of heritage and tradition.
Today 12pm to 4pm
Newtown food and street art small group tour

Newtown food and street art small group tour

Eat your way through Newtown while discovering the neighbourhood's best street art
Today 2.30pm to 5.30pm
Lunch with friends

Lunch with friends

Order your lunch and make new friends at the Cliff Noble Community Centre
27 May 2025
Glamour Feud

Glamour Feud

Survey says... It's time to play Glamour Feud – the fiercest family face-off!
27 May 2025
Vivid Chef Series: Ester x James Lowe

Vivid Chef Series: Ester x James Lowe

For three nights only London’s James Lowe joins Mat Lindsay at Ester for an exclusive Vivid Chef Series collaboration.
27 May 2025
Pasta Making Masterclass

Pasta Making Masterclass

Learn the basics of making fresh Italian pasta in Sydney
28 May 2025
Barbecue on the Block

Barbecue on the Block

Come and meet your neighbours and fellow community members at this free event
29 May 2025
Charteris Wines Dinner at Mode Kitchen & Bar

Charteris Wines Dinner at Mode Kitchen & Bar

An unforgettable evening discovering vibrant Modern Australian dining & award-winning Australian wines
29 May 2025
Dinner and Wine Tasting with Bruce Tyrrell

Dinner and Wine Tasting with Bruce Tyrrell

Discover the flavours of NSW: Five-course dinner & premium wine tasting with Bruce Tyrrell at NSW Parliament.
29 May 2025
Harvey Comedy @ FORTRESS SYDNEY

Harvey Comedy @ FORTRESS SYDNEY

A night of laughs with the best comedians in the country, games, prizes and a secret raffle to be won!
29 May 2025
Let’s get quizzical: trivia night

Let’s get quizzical: trivia night

Hosted by Glitter King KevinInTheCity, have fun and win prizes every Thursday at the Burdekin Hotel
29 May 2025
Tyrrell's: A Journey Through History

Tyrrell's: A Journey Through History

This exclusive evening pairs a meticulously curated five-course menu by award-winning chef Vanessa Harcourt
29 May 2025
Cirque du Joy: Reset the Dial

Cirque du Joy: Reset the Dial

Join us for Cirque du Joy Gala – a night of impact, hope, and entertainment, supporting recovery from domestic abuse.
30 May 2025
Community dinner

Community dinner

Join friends and neighbours and make new ones at this monthly dinner
30 May 2025
GABS Beer Festival

GABS Beer Festival

Australia's biggest beer festival is back for a whirlwind three city stop over in April and May
30 May 2025
Hickson House presents Vivid Dream Lab

Hickson House presents Vivid Dream Lab

Step into the VIVID Dream Lab at Hickson House! Dive into an immersive cocktail adventure that dazzles all five senses.
30 May 2025
MCA Harbour dining and Vivid Sydney views

MCA Harbour dining and Vivid Sydney views

Enjoy the spectacle from Canvas and the Sculpture Terrace, with exclusive dining packages and an after-dark curator talk
30 May 2025
Vino vibes: wine tasting & comedy

Vino vibes: wine tasting & comedy

Delight your tastebuds in this hilarious journey into the world of wine, where we sip on some of Italy's best exports
30 May 2025
A Taste of HQ

A Taste of HQ

A food lover's opportunity to "taste" the offerings of the best chefs in Hollywood Quarter
31 May 2025
Kings Cross Market

Kings Cross Market

Iconic market in the heart of Kings Cross
31 May 2025
Redfern & Chippendale street art & small bars tour

Redfern & Chippendale street art & small bars tour

Visit some of Redfern and Chippendale’s best small bars while discovering street art with an expert
31 May 2025
Vivid on board SEADECK

Vivid on board SEADECK

View Vivid Sydney from the best seat on the harbour!
31 May 2025
Whisky masterclass luncheon

Whisky masterclass luncheon

Indulging in Glendronach whisky tasting
31 May 2025
Brunch de Carnaval

Brunch de Carnaval

Morena welcomes you to Brunch de Carnaval, a Latin American street food feast with free-flowing drinks
31 May 2025
Cats the Musical Inspired Afternoon Tea

Cats the Musical Inspired Afternoon Tea

Indulge in an exclusive Cats-inspired afternoon tea at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
1 Jun 2025
Trivia night for foodies

Trivia night for foodies

Food and wine trivia, free entry, $ prizes + $20 off all bottled wine + $20 steak frites + bonus points
2 Jun 2025
2025 Chef Series

2025 Chef Series

John Rivera Collaboration Dinner- Tuesday, June 3
3 Jun 2025
Native Food Experience with Dwayne Bannon-Harrison

Native Food Experience with Dwayne Bannon-Harrison

Immerse yourself in a sensory journey through culture & native flavours.
3 Jun 2025
Opera in the Pub at The Harold - Opera or … Pasta?!

Opera in the Pub at The Harold - Opera or … Pasta?!

Opera . . . in a pub? You heard right! Opera Bites brings favourite opera hits to your local pub.
3 Jun 2025
Speed Dating Sydney | Ages 45-59

Speed Dating Sydney | Ages 45-59

Encounter Dating are hosting a speed dating event for singles aged 45-59 at The Oaks Hotel in Neutral Bay.
3 Jun 2025
Refugee chef dinner banquet

Refugee chef dinner banquet

Enjoy a delicious dinner banquet with a different cuisine each time and support refugees
4 Jun 2025
Scottish Highland Day lunch

Scottish Highland Day lunch

The kilts will be swirling for our annual Scottish Highland Lunch.
4 Jun 2025
Tilda Chef Series – Ten Minutes By Tractor

Tilda Chef Series – Ten Minutes By Tractor

Experience a collaborative dining experience featuring Hayden Ellis from Ten Minutes by Tractor
4 Jun 2025
Tuscany Masterclass – Frescobaldi

Tuscany Masterclass – Frescobaldi

An intimate masterclass with Frescobaldi's Alberto Orengia, who will guide you through a flight of single vineyard "cru" wines from the family's estates.
4 Jun 2025
Exclusive Burgundy Wine Dinner

Exclusive Burgundy Wine Dinner

Join us in our sandstone wine cellar for an intimate evening celebrating Burgundy wines and French gastronomy.
5 Jun 2025
Taste the unexpected: A Tomfoolery wine dinner experience

Taste the unexpected: A Tomfoolery wine dinner experience

Join us for a one-night-only feast of bold flavours, rare wines you won’t find in stores and stories behind every glass.
5 Jun 2025
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea at Thomas St Kitchen & Bar

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea at Thomas St Kitchen & Bar

Join us for Australia's Biggest Morning Tea. Have a cuppa for to raise funds for cancer care for a gold coin donation.
6 Jun 2025
Cheese Making Class | Bubbles, Burrata & Bocconcini

Cheese Making Class | Bubbles, Burrata & Bocconcini

Sip on bottomless bubbles while making close to 1kg of burrata and bocconcini to take home
6 Jun 2025
Newtown & Enmore street art & small bars tour

Newtown & Enmore street art & small bars tour

Explore Newtown and Enmore Rd’s best small bars with a fun group while discovering street art
7 Jun 2025
Polish High Tea

Polish High Tea

Indulge in a selection of European inspired savoury and sweet canapés
7 Jun 2025
The Rodric White Trio play Bill Evans ft. Susan Gai Dowling

The Rodric White Trio play Bill Evans ft. Susan Gai Dowling

The Rodric White Trio play the music of Bill Evans featuring singer Susan Gai Dowling.
7 Jun 2025
Chris Cody Mountain To Sea jazz quartet

Chris Cody Mountain To Sea jazz quartet

Superb swinging jazz and sublime pieces at this streaming launch featuring some of Australia's finest jazz musicians.
12 Jun 2025
Roti Making Masterclass & Dinner Experience

Roti Making Masterclass & Dinner Experience

Learn how to make & stretch Roti, then enjoy a five course dinner. The night is filled with good food & lots of laughs
12 Jun 2025
Dance of Dreams with Danielle Alvarez

Dance of Dreams with Danielle Alvarez

Movement is brought to life by dance collective NON, led by Davide Di Giovanni and Chloe Leong
13 Jun 2025
Darlo Night Market

Darlo Night Market

A boutique food and fashion focused pop-up night market on the 3rd Saturday of every month.
14 Jun 2025
The Makers and Shakers Market

The Makers and Shakers Market

A curated market of 130+ handmade stalls including homewares, sustainable fashion + tasty food and drinks
14 Jun 2025
Five Dock “Little Italy” Food Tour

Five Dock “Little Italy” Food Tour

Discover the delicious flavours of Sydney’s Little Italy in an immersive food tour
14 Jun 2025
Secrets of Thaitown food tour

Secrets of Thaitown food tour

Sample Thai snacks, desserts and drinks while exploring Sydney’s Thaitown and learning about regions of Thai cuisine
15 Jun 2025
An Australian Gin Dinner

An Australian Gin Dinner

Five courses. Five gins. One wild continent.
20 Jun 2025
Pasta Making Class | Pinot & Pasta

Pasta Making Class | Pinot & Pasta

Learn to make coloured pasta and stracciatella cheese while sipping on pinot
20 Jun 2025
Green Square Market

Green Square Market

Eat, shop and enjoy the community vibe.
21 Jun 2025
Christmas in July Lunch at NSW Parliament House Sydney

Christmas in July Lunch at NSW Parliament House Sydney

Enjoy a relaxed Christmas themed menu at the Strangers' restaurant overlooking the Domain Garden
1 Jul 2025
Burlesque: The (parody) dinner show

Burlesque: The (parody) dinner show

Immersive musical theatre dinner show experience in Potts Point
4 Jul 2025
Christmas in July Festival

Christmas in July Festival

The Rocks Transforms Once Again, with Snowflakes, Cheese & Cheer
11 Jul 2025
Paris After Dark: French Cabaret Show for Bastille Day

Paris After Dark: French Cabaret Show for Bastille Day

Enjoy “Paris After Dark”, an international French variety cabaret show over a 3-course French set menu.
12 Jul 2025
Bastille Day Gala Dinner 2025

Bastille Day Gala Dinner 2025

Les Miserables – a revolutionary gala dinner
13 Jul 2025
Sonnets & Semillon

Sonnets & Semillon

Don’t miss Bell Shakespeare's illustrious night of collaboration between actor and winemaker
28 Aug 2025
The NoLo Show Sydney

The NoLo Show Sydney

Consumer expo showcasing No & Low alcohol adult drinks!
4 Oct 2025
Japan Expo and International Kimono Competition 2025

Japan Expo and International Kimono Competition 2025

Japan's leading exhibition showcasing tourism, products, food, culture, and so much more!
25 Oct 2025
Melbourne Cup by the Bay

Melbourne Cup by the Bay

Celebrate Melbourne Cup at Jounieh – Where Fashion Meets Flavour
4 Nov 2025
The Jackson Melbourne Cup

The Jackson Melbourne Cup

Celebrate the Melbourne Cup in unmatched style on Sydney Harbour
4 Nov 2025
Thanksgiving at Mode Kitchen & Bar

Thanksgiving at Mode Kitchen & Bar

Join the team at Mode Kitchen & Bar for a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner feast
27 Nov 2025
Boxing Day Dinner at Mode Kitchen & Bar

Boxing Day Dinner at Mode Kitchen & Bar

Come together with loved ones to celebrate with a decadent three-course dinner
25 Dec 2025