Feel the Beat
An all-abilities music experience
Feel the Beat is an inclusive, all-abilities music experience designed for visitors who are Deaf or hard of hearing, or who prefer to experience music through vibration, movement and sound. Using specialised technology, participants can feel the rhythm and energy of live music in a tactile and immersive way.
The experience takes place in a dedicated accessible viewing area, providing a supportive environment to enjoy live performances as part of the Vivid Sydney program.
Capacity is limited and bookings are required in advance. Group bookings are subject to availability and include limits on total group size and carers.
When: Saturdays during the Festival
Time: From 5pm - 9pm
Where: Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour
Bookings are for 15-minute sessions. If you would like to experience Feel the Beat for 30 minutes, please book two consecutive 15-minute time slots, subject to availability.
If demand is low and the area is not busy, visitors may also have the opportunity to rejoin the queue and participate again, subject to availability on the day.
By proceeding with a booking request, visitors acknowledge that they have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions for special accessible viewing area bookings. All personal information collected as part of the booking process is handled in accordance with the Vivid Sydney Privacy Policy and is used solely for the purpose of managing bookings, access arrangements and event communications.
If you have specific requirements, please feel free to contact our Vivid Sydney Team at vivid.access@dnsw.com.au
Terms and Conditions
- Submitting a booking request for a special accessible viewing area does not automatically confirm a reservation.
- Accessible viewing area capacity is strictly limited. Bookings are subject to availability and demand and may be limited to one booking per person or family.
- If capacity is reached, your request may be placed on a standby list and you may be contacted if a space becomes available.
- Bookings are valid only for the individual(s), date, time and location specified in the confirmation provided by Vivid Sydney.
- Confirmed bookings are non-transferable and cannot be shared, resold or reassigned to another person or group.
- Entry to the accessible viewing area is subject to verification by Vivid Sydney Guest Services, including confirmation details and identification if required.
- Groups must arrive within the allocated arrival window. Late arrival may result in forfeiture of the booking to accommodate standby guests.
- Capacity limits apply to both access guests and accompanying carers. Bookings are limited to one (1) carer per access guest, with a maximum total group size of six (6) people, including carers. Group composition will be confirmed as part of the booking confirmation.
- Viewing areas are designed to support access needs; however, seating, sightlines and sensory conditions may vary depending on location, crowd movement and operational requirements.
- Vivid Sydney Guest Services are unable to provide physical assistance (including lifting, transferring or mobility support). Attendees must attend with appropriate support if required.
- Conditions within the viewing area, including access routes and layouts, may change due to safety, weather, crowd management or operational requirements, including directions from Police or emergency services.
- Failure to comply with staff instructions, safety requirements or event conditions may result in removal from the viewing area.
- Vivid Sydney reserves the right to modify or cancel bookings in exceptional circumstances, including safety risks or event disruption.
