Perfectly placed on the Warrane/Sydney Harbour foreshore, there’s nowhere better to take in the excitement of Vivid Sydney than the Museum of Contemporary...
MCA Dining and Cocktails with Vivid Sydney Views
Circular Quay
Australia
Event Details
Perfectly placed on the Warrane/Sydney Harbour foreshore, there’s nowhere better to take in the excitement of Vivid Sydney than the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. Throughout the festival, the MCA will be open for MCA Lates on Thursdays and Fridays until 9pm. Visitors can enjoy a unique blend of contemporary art, music, projection, and social experiences that place the MCA at the heart of Vivid Sydney’s night-time cultural program.
Two special events are planned:
First Light Cocktail Party
To celebrate Angela Tiatia’s Vaiola being the first illumination to light up Vivid Sydney 2026, on opening night, the Museum invites Sydney to a premier cocktail party to witness the show start, from the elevated panoramic views of the Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace. This is the MCA's largest outdoor terrace, with spectacular views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Get the front row to all the magic of Vivid Sydney at this incredible three-hour cocktail event (5:30pm – 8:30pm) for just $225 (including GST and museum entry).
Package inclusions:
- Food stations and roaming gourmet canapés
- Unlimited sparkling wine, wines and beers
- Cocktails and spirits available for purchase on the night
Buy tickets online at mca.com.au
After Dark Dinners at Canvas
Enjoy the spectacle of Vivid Sydney from the stunning views of award-winning Canvas restaurant, whilst enjoying a delicious and vibrant menu inspired by Angela Tiatia’s Vivid Sydney projection Vaiola.
Bookings are available between 5.30pm (first booking) and 8.30pm (last booking);
- Thursday 28 May
- Thursday 4 June
- Thursday 11 June
With stunning harbour views and a Chef’s Hat from The Sydney Morning Herald’s Good Food Guide, the menu includes:
- Glass of Pommery Brut Royal Champagne
- Bermagui Yellowfin tuna, Beluga caviar, saltbush
- Jervis Bay lobster mezzelune, bisque, lemon myrtle
- Stone Axe Wagyu, roast potatoes, native thyme
- Pineapple, sorrel gelato, citrus snow, finger lime
All other beverages charged on consumption on the night.
Price $290 (including GST and museum entry).
Ticket Conditions
*Booking and transaction fees may apply.
