If you’re looking for somewhere to grab a drink, a bite to eat and avoid the crowds on Circular Quay during Vivid Sydney – or merely need to rest your legs after checking out all the lights – make your way towards The Rocks. Not only do these venues serve up some tasty treats, they’ll be hosting special events throughout Vivid this year. We asked the people behind The Argyle and Cruise Bar to tell us all about their offerings.
What is there to see and do at The Argyle during Vivid Sydney 2015?
It’s called Fractured Fantasies: magical mayhem is coming to The Argyle for Vivid 2015. 18 incredible nights where science fiction, fairytale favourites and futuristic flavours collide – with a dark twist.
Opening weekend
Friday May 22 – Sunday May 24
Discovery: Futuristic music entertainment collides with psychedelic light displays at the grand opening of Argyle Vivid. Transcend out of the everyday into a landscape of illuminated street performers and electrifying entertainment in the form of Discovery, when Daft Punk tribute DJs take over The Argyle. Lose yourself to dance in the midst of state-of-the-art lighting and music productions and a spectrum of surprises.
Second weekend
May 25-31
Welcome To Wonderland: Step through the looking glass asThe Argyle transforms into a topsy-turvy Wonderland for the second week of Vivid. Spend your days in our cobblestone courtyard as it plays host to the Queen of Hearts’ favourite games, with giant chess matches and croquet to pass your time. As the sun sets each night, fall down the rabbit hole into a kaleidoscopic world of eye-popping performances, otherworldly characters and an eclectic collision of psychedelic lights and music.
Closing weekend
June 1-7
Star Wars: Celebrate the final weekend of Vivid Festival in the ultimate Star Wars-themed extravaganza! Create a disturbance in the force and enter a portal to an illuminated, futuristic world filled with alien characters and state-of-the-art lighting displays. Release your inner Jedi for this final Vivid send-off celebration with Star Wars characters on the DJ decks and UV, fire and light performers roaming around to light up your weekend.
What’s the fuel like – how do we keep ourselves hydrated?
Special Vivid, wonderland and intergalactic themed cocktails.
How much will itcost to get in?
We suggest getting inearly before the crowdfor free entry.
It’s called:Tanqueray Pop-Up Lounge at Cruise Bar
For our ears: House and funk DJs until late.
The fuel: Pan-Asian cuisine and fresh botanical cocktails.
Getting in the Vivid spirit: Experience front-row Opera House views in the thick of Vivid Festival at Circular Quay.
Cost: No entry fee.
Check out these venues, The Argyle and Cruise Bar, during Vivid Sydney 2015, running May 22 – June 8.
