Vivid Sydney

Opal

You can use an Opal card for all modes of public transport in Sydney and surrounding regions, including metro, trains, buses, ferries and light rail.

Remember to top up your Opal card before you travel to avoid waiting in line at top-up machines. You can top up your card online or at an Opal retailer.

More ways to pay

If you have a contactless-enabled American Express, Mastercard or Visa debit or credit card, or a linked device, you can use it to pay for your travel by tapping on and tapping off at Opal card readers. Available on all public transport, contactless payments are another way to pay on the Opal network. Adult Opal fare pricing applies and you will receive Opal benefits, including daily and weekly fare caps.

Vivid Sydney event precincts

Vivid Sydney returns for its 15th year for 23 consecutive nights from Friday 23 May to Saturday 14 June and will be lighting up 5 key zones across the city including: 

1. Circular Quay & The Rocks  
2. Barangaroo  
3. Darling Harbour (including Cockle Bay and Tumbalong Park)  
4. Martin Place and CBD  
5. The Goods Line and Inner City (including Vivid Fire Kitchen) 

All Vivid Sydney zones are easily accessible by frequent trains, metro, buses, ferries and light rail services stopping at nearby transport hubs including Circular Quay, Town Hall, Wynyard, Martin Place and Central. 

See the Vivid Sydney Walking and Transport map (pdf 706KB) to find your way.

On the water

There will be a number of commercial charter vessels which will be lit up in support of Vivid Sydney adding an extra dimension to the light walk and harbour foreshore. The majority of charter vessels will be operating from the King St wharf area with some operating from Circular Quay charter wharves on select nights, where people can board a vessel to see the Vivid Sydney lights from the water and see other vessels lit up on the waterways. For more information about charter ferries visit, Vivid Sydney on the water.

Sydney Metro services are high-frequency, driverless trains running between Sydney’s north-west and south-west via the city.  

The M1 Line operates turn up-and-go Metro services in both directions between Tallawong, Chatswood and Sydenham. 

• On Monday to Thursdays metro will run to a normal weekday timetable every 4 mins during peak periods and 10 mins off-peak.
• On Fridays metro services will run every 4 mins until 7.30pm then every 8 mins from 7.30pm to 11pm, then 10 mins til last service at 1.30am.
• On Saturdays and long weekend Sunday (8 Jun) metro frequency will increase from 10 mins to 5 mins from 5pm to midnight, then 10 mins til last service at 1.30am. On Sun 8 Jun last service will extend from 12.30am to 1.30am.
• On Sundays and public holiday Monday (9 Jun), metro frequency will increase from 10 mins to 8 mins from 5pm to 11pm, then 10 mins til last service which will be extended to 12.30am.

Getting to Vivid Sydney light precincts:

• For access to Martin Place, Circular Quay and The Rocks alight the metro at Martin Place 

  • Take the ‘Martin Place’ exit to reach the light installations in Martin Place
  • Take the 'Hunter Street' exit for access to Circular Quay. 

• For access to Barangaroo Reserve, alight the Metro at Barangaroo and continue on-foot along the waterfront via Wulugul Walk. 

• For access to The Goods Line and Darling Harbour/Tumbalong Park, alight the Metro at Central Station and continue via the Devonshire St Tunnel exit.

• For access to Cockle Bay and King St Wharf alight at Gadigal and continue on foot via Druitt or Bathurst Streets.

See the Vivid Sydney Walking and Transport map (pdf 706KB) to find your way.

For Metro service disruption information, check trackwork and travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Sydney Trains services run regularly to the city on all lines from early morning until late, and additional services will run on weekends during Vivid Sydney to help you get there and home again. Late night NSW TrainLink intercity services will also have increased capacity to help you get you home.

Getting to Vivid Sydney Light precincts

All Vivid Sydney precincts in the city are within short walking distance of major CBD train stations.

• Circular Quay: trains run regularly to Circular Quay on weeknights. On Saturday nights and Sunday of the long weekend (8 June), trains will not drop off passengers at Circular Quay Station from 6pm to 11pm due to large crowds in the precinct – use Wynyard, Martin Place or St James stations instead on these nights and continue on foot to the harbour.
• Wynyard: from Wynyard station it’s an easy walk to Barangaroo and King St Wharf via the underground Wynyard Walk tunnel. For access to Circular Quay and The Rocks, take the George St exit and continue along George St towards Circular Quay.
• Central: from Central take the Grand Concourse exit (1) or exit (7) towards Railway Square through the Devonshire St Tunnel to reach The Goods Line and Darling Harbour Vivid precincts.
• Town Hall: From Town Hall take the George St Town Hall exit (4) or Cathedral exit (5) and continue down Druitt St or Bathurst St to reach Darling Harbour.

Additional trains during Vivid:

• Monday to Thursdays: trains to and from the city run frequently to a regular weekday timetable.
• Fridays: additional late-night trains will run from Circular Quay on the T2 Inner West & Leppington Line and T8 Airport & South Line. Additional late night trains will also run from Central to Newcastle Interchange on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line.
• Weekends: extra services will run in the afternoon and late evening on weekends to help you get to and from the city and between Vivid Sydney precincts.
  • On Saturday’s and long weekend Sunday 8 June
    • Additional services will run to Circular Quay from 5pm on the T2 Inner West & Leppington Line and the T8 Airport & South Line.
    • Additional late-night services will run from Wynyard on the T1 North Shore and Western Line, and from Circular Quay on the T2 Inner West & Leppington Line and T8 Airport & South Line.
    • Additional Central Coast & Newcastle Line trains will run from Newcastle Interchange to Central at 3.07pm, 4.04pm and 5.04pm, and additional late-night trains will run from Central to Newcastle Interchange.
  • On Sunday’s and public holiday Monday 9 June
    • Additional services will run to Circular Quay from 5pm on the T2 Inner West & Leppington Line.
    • Additional late-night services will run from Circular Quay on the T2 Inner West & Leppington Line.
    • Additional Central Coast & Newcastle Line trains will run from Newcastle Interchange to Central at 3.07pm, 4.04pm and 5.04pm, and additional late-night trains will run from Central to Newcastle Interchange.

See the Vivid Sydney Walking and Transport map (pdf 706KB) to find your way.

Trackwork

Planned trackwork will continue during Vivid Sydney and may affect how you travel to and from the event - plan ahead using the Trip Planner.

Below trackwork information is subject to change, use the Trip Planner for the most up to date trackwork information on weeknights and weekends during Vivid.

Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May (weekend)  

• T1 Western Line: Buses replace trains between Richmond and Blacktown.  
• T2 Inner West & Leppington Line: Buses replace trains between Cabramatta and Granville  
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Trains do not stop at Wolli Creek. Buses run between Arncliffe, Wolli Creek and Sydenham. Saturday morning, buses replace trains between Waterfall and Sutherland.  
• T5 Cumberland Line: Buses replace trains between Cabramatta and Granville, and between Richmond and Blacktown.  
• T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: From Sunday 27 April to Sunday 29 June, buses replace trains between Bankstown and Lidcombe.  
• T8 Airport & South Line: Sunday daytime, buses replace the all-stations trains between Wolli Creek and Revesby. Express trains continue to run. 
• South Coast Line: Saturday morning, buses replace trains between Port Kembla, Dapto and Sutherland. Sunday morning, buses relace trains between Bomaderry and Wollongong 

Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June (weekend)  

• T1 Western Line: Buses replace trains between Emu Plains and Parramatta, and between Richmond and Riverstone.  
• T5 Cumberland Line: Buses replace trains between Richmond and Riverstone.  
• T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: From Sunday 27 April to Sunday 29 June, buses replace trains between Bankstown and Lidcombe.  
• Blue Mountains Line: Buses replace trains between Bathurst and Parramatta.  
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Trains run between Central Coast & Newcastle Line stations and Strathfield only. 

Saturday 7 to Monday 9 June (long weekend)  

• T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: Sunday morning, buses replace trains between Cabramatta and Granville.  
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Buses replace trains between Cronulla and Sutherland.  
• T5 Cumberland Line: Sunday morning, buses replace trains between Cabramatta and Granville.  
• T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: From Sunday 27 April to Sunday 29 June, buses replace trains between Bankstown and Lidcombe.  
• Southern Highlands Line: Saturday from 4.40am to 4.50pm, buses replace trains between Goulburn, Moss Vale and Campbelltown. 

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June (weekend)  

• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Saturday and Sunday morning, trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. You may need to change trains to continue your journey.  
• T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: From Sunday 27 April to Sunday 29 June, buses replace trains between Bankstown and Lidcombe.  
• Hunter Line: Saturday night, buses replace trains between Telarah and Newcastle Interchange.  
• South Coast Line: Buses replace trains between Bomaderry, Kiama and Wollongong.  

Trackwork is carried out on an ongoing basis to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Sydney Trains network. For the latest information, check trackwork and travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Regular Route Buses

Plenty of buses run to and from the city each night, making stops within short walking distance of Vivid Sydney precincts. Plan your bus trip ahead of time using the Trip Planner.

On some weeknights and all weekends during Vivid Sydney, additional services will run on selected popular bus routes to the city from mid-afternoon with additional return services leaving the city from around 8pm, depending on the route. 

For bus service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Bus Diversions

Buses to and from the city will be diverting and using different stops while event road closures are in place on Fridays and weekends. On Mondays to Thursdays during Vivid Sydney, buses will run as normal. Check signs at bus stops for alternative stop locations and use the Trip Planner before you travel.

Fridays (23 and 30 May, 6 and 13 June) 

• Routes 304, 333, 343, 396 and 392N: from 6pm to midnight on Fridays buses will start and end trips at Martin Place instead of Circular Quay. Buses to the city will end trips at Martin Place Elizabeth St, Stand C and buses leaving the city will start trips from Martin Place Elizabeth St, Stand E. 

• Route 311: from 6pm to midnight on Fridays buses will continue along Hickson Rd to Walsh Bay, and will not travel via Dalgety Rd, Towns Place, Argyle Pl or Argyle St, missing stops.  Buses to and from Millers Point will make additional stops on Hickson Rd at the Walsh Bay Arts precinct. Continue on foot towards Towns Place or Argyle Place. 

Saturdays (24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun) and Sunday of the June long weekend (8 June) 

• Routes 202, 207, 208 and 263: from 5pm to 1am on Saturdays and Sunday of the long weekend (8 Jun), buses will start and end trips on York St at Wynyard instead of Bridge St. Services to the city will continue over the Sydney Harbour Bridge instead of the Cahill Expressway Overpass and end trips on York St Stand P at Wynyard. Services leaving the city will start trips from Stand K on York St (Stop ID 200033) at Wynyard Station, (Stand L for Route 263 services) and travel via Clarence St towards the Harbour Bridge. 

• Routes 288, 290 and 292: From 5pm to 1am on Saturdays and Sunday of the long weekend (8 Jun) buses to the city will start and end trips at Wynyard instead of Sussex St. Buses to the city will end trips at Wynyard York Street Stand P (Stop ID 200048). Buses leaving the city will start trips from Wynyard Station York Street Stand R (Stop ID 2000142). Buses will not make stops on Erskine St or Sussex St during these times, continue on foot from Wynyard via the underground Wynyard Walk to get to and from the precinct. 

• Routes 304, 333, 343, 396 and 392N: from 5pm to 1am on Saturdays and Sunday of the long weekend (8 Jun) buses will start and end trips at Martin Place instead of Circular Quay. Buses to the city will end trips at Martin Place Elizabeth St, Stand C and buses leaving the city will start trips from Martin Place Elizabeth St, Stand E. 

• Route 311: from 5pm to 1am on Saturdays and Sunday of the long weekend (8 Jun) buses will continue along Hickson Rd to Walsh Bay, and will not travel via Dalgety Rd, Towns Place, Argyle Pl or Argyle St, missing stops.  Buses to and from Millers Point will make additional stops on Hickson Rd at the Walsh Bay Arts precinct. Continue on foot towards Towns Place or Argyle Place. 

Sundays (25 May and 1 June) and Monday public holiday (9 June) 

• Routes 304, 333, 343, 396 and 392N: from 5pm to midnight on Sundays and Monday public holiday (9 Jun) buses will start and end trips at Martin Place instead of Circular Quay. Buses to the city will end trips at Martin Place Elizabeth St, Stand C and buses leaving the city will start trips from Martin Place Elizabeth St, Stand E. 

• Route 311: From 5pm to midnight on Sundays and Monday public holiday (9 Jun) buses will continue along Hickson Rd to Walsh Bay, and will not travel via Dalgety Rd, Towns Place, Argyle Pl or Argyle St, missing stops.  Buses to and from Millers Point will make additional stops on Hickson Rd at the Walsh Bay Arts precinct. Continue on foot towards Towns Place or Argyle Place. 

See the Vivid Sydney Walking and Transport map (pdf 706KB) to find your way.

For bus service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Harbour Ferries

If you're planning to catch a ferry, expect delays and long queues at wharves as services are very popular during Vivid and will start to reach capacity from the early afternoon, particularly on weekends.

Ferries to and from Circular Quay, Pyrmont and Barangaroo will be in high demand so make sure to plan ahead, have a few transport options in mind and look for signs directing you to your nearest alternative transport option. 

Due to the high demand, customers will be required to exit the ferry once they reach their destination. You will not be able to stay on the ferry and take the return trip. This is to make sure that everyone gets the chance to access ferry services. Please note, there are no free ferry services during Vivid Sydney.

See the Vivid Sydney Walking and Transport map (pdf 706KB) to find alternative transport options. 

Ferry services during Vivid Sydney: 

• F1 Manly: regular timetable services will run until late each night. Last ferry to Manly leaves Circular Quay at 12.20am on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 11.20pm on Sundays. 
• F2 Taronga Zoo: regular timetabled services. 
• F3 Parramatta River: regular timetable services will run with additional late-night services on weekdays and weekends. 
  • Weekdays: additional ferry from Olympic Park to the city at 8:08pm, and additional return services leaving from Circular Quay at 9:07pm and 10:07pm. 
  • Saturdays: additional ferries leaving from Circular Quay to Olympic Park at 9:07pm and 10:07pm. 
  • Sundays and Public Holiday (Mon 9 Jun): additional ferry from Parramatta to the city at 7:37pm, and additional return services leaving from Circular Quay at 9:07pm and 10:07pm. 
• F4 Pyrmont Bay: regular timetable services will run with additional ferries in the evening each night from 6pm to 11pm. Last ferry leaves Circular Quay at 11.42pm daily and 11.11pm from Pyrmont daily. 
• F5 Neutral Bay: regular timetable services will run. Last ferry leaves Circular Quay at 11.25pm on weeknights and Saturdays, and at 8.25pm on Sundays and public holidays. 
• F6 Mosman Bay: regular timetable services will run with late night services until midnight. 
• F7 Double Bay: regular timetable services will run. Last ferry leaves Circular Quay at 10.57pm on weeknights and Saturdays, and at 8.57pm on Sundays and public holidays. 
• F8 Cockatoo Island: regular timetable services will run. Last ferry leaves Circular Quay at 11.45pm on weeknights and Saturdays, and at 8.45pm on Sundays and public holidays. 
• F9 Watsons Bay: regular timetable services will run. Last ferry to Rose Bay leaves Circular Quay at 11.45pm on weeknights and weekends. Last ferry to Watsons Bay on weekends leaves Circular Quay at 11.45pm. 
• F10 Glebe: regular services will run between Blackwattle Bay Wharf (Glebe), Pirrama Park and Barangaroo Wharf every 30 minutes on weekdays from 7am to 8pm and on weekends from 9am to 7pm. 

NOTE: Cremorne Point Wharf is closed for upgrades from Monday 26 May until late 2025. For more info see the news page.  

For ferry service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner. 

On water changes and restrictions

Viewing Vivid Sydney from the water is popular for both commercial and recreational vessels. With increased vessel activity during the event, safe navigation practices are paramount.

Plan ahead with our boating event map and look for the illuminated signs on the shoreline advising of restricted areas. See the NSW Maritime Vivid Sydney boating map.

Some areas of the harbour will be restricted and some private wharves will be closed during Vivid Sydney 2025.

Visit NSW Maritime Vivid Sydney for details on private wharf closures, access restrictions and viewing areas.

For more information about charter ferries and recreational vessels visit, Vivid Sydney on the water.

L1 Dulwich Hill Line

L1 Dulwich Hill Line light rail services run between Central Station (Grand Concourse) and Dulwich Hill via Darling Harbour and the Inner West. Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Getting to Vivid Sydney precincts

• The best stops for access to Darling Harbour are Exhibition Centre, Convention and Pyrmont Bay.
• For access to Vivid Sydney precincts around Circular Quay, change at Central for L2 and L3 light rail services leaving from Chalmers St. Note on Fridays from 6pm and weekends from 5pm, light rail services will start and end at Town Hall. Continue on foot to Circular Quay.

Keep in mind that services between Central and Pyrmont Bay will be very busy with large crowds expected on weekends so consider alternative transport options.

L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford Lines

L2 Randwick light rail services run between Circular Quay and Randwick via Central Station (Chalmers Street) and L3 Kingsford light rail services run between Circular Quay and Juniors Kingsford via Central Station (Chalmers Street). Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily, plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Getting to Vivid Sydney precincts

• On Monday to Thursdays catch light rail services to Circular Quay.
• On Fridays from 6pm and weekends from 5pm services will not run to Circular Quay, catch the light rail to Town Hall and continue on foot to Circular Quay, or to Darling Harbour via Druitt St.

See the Vivid Sydney Walking and Transport map (pdf 706KB) to find your way.

Service changes:

• On Fridays from 6pm and on weekends from 5pm (Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holiday Monday 9 Jun) services will not run between Town Hall and Circular Quay for pedestrian safety.

Light rail services run on a frequency basis, always check the information boards at stops to check the status of the last services on the day.

L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line

L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line light rail services run between Carlingford and Westmead via Parramatta CBD. Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Connect with trains to the city from Parramatta or Westmead stations to get within walking distance of Vivid Sydney precincts. 

Passengers are reminded that trams can’t stop quickly or easily – so please stop, listen and look around for trams and use designated pedestrian crossings.

For maps and service frequencies see Light rail service information. For light rail service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Driving

Driving into the city for Vivid Sydney is not recommended due to heavy traffic and limited parking. Attendees are urged to leave the car at home and catch public transport with plenty of services running and all Vivid Sydney precincts are within short walking distance of major transport hubs. 

If you're planning to drive to Vivid Sydney precincts plan ahead and allow extra travel time as road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect around Circular Quay, The Rocks, Dawes Point, Haymarket and Darling Harbour each night. If you drive and arrive early for parking keep in mind that once roads are closed you won't be able to exit driveways, car parks or private properties onto closed roads so plan ahead.

Traffic is expected it to be very heavy in the city over the June long weekend, so if you're planning your visit to Vivid Sydney please catch public transport and avoid the traffic delays. Alternatively arrive early ahead of lights on to avoid the congestion as car parks will reach capacity through the evenings.

Visit livetraffic.com for real-time updates on traffic conditions and road closures during Vivid Sydney. 

Road closures

Road closures and extensive parking restrictions will be in effect on key roads in The Rocks, Circular Quay and the Sydney CBD throughout the 23-day festival from Friday 23 May to Saturday 14 June.

See below PDF road closure and clearway maps for each day during Vivid Sydney 2025 

• Road Closures and Clearways Map - Monday to Thursdays (pdf 867KB) 
• Road Closures and Clearways Map - Fridays (pdf 1.1MB)
• Road Closures and Clearways Map - Saturdays and Sun 8 June (pdf 1.1MB) 
• Road Closures and Clearways Map - Sunday and Mon 9 Jun  (pdf 1.1MB)

Managed access to some hotels and businesses around The Rocks and Circular Quay while roads are closed will be maintained by traffic controllers on-site throughout Vivid Sydney when safe to do so.

Daily 

• 3pm – midnight: Circular Quay West at OPT, Lower Fort St between George St and Hickson Rd, Merriman St, Rodens Lane, Omnibus Lane and Mary Ann St. 
• 5.30pm - midnight: Thomas St from Quay St 
• 2pm Friday to 1am Monday: each weekend, George St will close between Lower Fort St and Hickson Rd for the Rocks markets. 

Monday to Thursdays 

• 5pm – midnight:  in The Rocks George St between Alfred St and Hickson Rd, Pottinger St, Harrington St between Essex St and Argyle St, Argyle St between Lower Fort St and Harrington St. In Circular Quay, a section of Loftus St and Custom House Lane will close. In Ultimo, Mary Ann St and Systrum St will close.  

Fridays 

• 5pm – midnight: in The Rocks sections of George St, Essex St, Hickson Rd, Harrington St, Pottinger St, Argyle St, Upper Fort St, Watson Rd, Merriman St and Rodens Lane. In Ultimo, Mary Ann St and Systrum St will close.  
• 6pm – midnight: roads in Circular Quay north of Bridge St including sections of Pitt, Young, Phillip, Albert and Loftus Streets, and in Ultimo, Darling Dr between Pier St and Ultimo Rd. 
• 7pm – midnight: westbound lanes of Erskine St from Clarence St to Sussex St and southbound lanes Kent St from Margaret St to Erskine St. 

Saturdays and Sunday (8 June) of the long weekend  

• 5pm - 1am: in The Rocks, Grosvenor St/Bridge St between York St and Pitt St will close as well as sections of George St, Essex St, Hickson Rd, Harrington St, Pottinger St, Argyle St, Upper Fort St, Watson Rd, Merriman St and Rodens Lane. In Ultimo, Mary Ann St and Systrum St will close.  Roads in Circular Quay north of Bridge St including sections of Pitt, Young, Phillip, Albert and Loftus Streets. Westbound lanes of Erskine St from Clarence St to Sussex St and southbound lanes Kent St from Margaret St to Erskine St. 
  • From 5pm, there is no vehicle access east/west across the city via Grosvenor/Bridge Streets.  
• 5.30pm - midnight: in Ultimo, Darling Dr between Pier St and Ultimo Rd, and Thomas St from Quay St. 
• 7pm - 11pm: Wheat Rd from Harbour St at Darling Harbour 

Sundays and Monday 9 June (public holiday)     

• 5pm – midnight: in The Rocks sections of George St, Essex St, Hickson Rd, Harrington St, Pottinger St, Argyle St, Upper Fort St, Watson Rd, Merriman St and Rodens Lane. In Ultimo, Mary Ann St and Systrum St will close.  Roads in Circular Quay north of Bridge St including sections of Pitt, Young, Phillip, Albert and Loftus Streets. Westbound lanes of Erskine St from Clarence St to Sussex St and southbound lanes Kent St from Margaret St to Erskine St. 
• 5.30pm - midnight: in Ultimo, Darling Dr between Pier St and Ultimo Rd, and Thomas St from Quay St. 

For detailed information on the road closures, clearways and real-time updates on traffic conditions visit Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app.

Taxis

Demand for taxis will be high and queues will be long so please be patient and considerate of others. To avoid the queues, consider catching a train or bus service out of the Sydney CBD before looking for a taxi. 

Some taxi ranks within the road closure footprint around Circular Quay and The Rocks will be inaccessible while closures are in place.

For details on secure taxi ranks and operating hours see Secure taxi ranks.

For details of taxi networks servicing the Sydney area, visit Transport Operators.

Rideshare

If you're organising a rideshare, choose a pick up and drop off location outside of the immediate vicinity of Circular Quay to avoid delays while roads are closed. 

See below PDF road closure and clearway maps for each day during Vivid Sydney 2025 

• Road Closures and Clearways Map - Monday to Thursdays (pdf 867KB) 
• Road Closures and Clearways Map - Fridays (pdf 1.1MB)
• Road Closures and Clearways Map - Saturdays and Sun 8 June (pdf 1.1MB) 
• Road Closures and Clearways Map - Sunday and Mon 9 Jun  (pdf 1.1MB)

Accessible Pick Up / Drop Off Locations

Open daily during Vivid Sydney with some exceptions.

• Hickson Road at Wharf 4/5, Walsh Bay
• Hickson Road at Pier 1 Hotel, Walsh Bay
• George Street at Lower Fort Street, The Rocks
• Pitt Street between Reiby Place and Bulletin Place, Circular Quay (road closed on Saturday nights and Sunday 8 Jun, no pick up/drop off space available)
• Circular Quay East, corner of Alfred St & Phillip St (available Monday – Thursdays only)
• Phillip Street south of Albert Street
• Sydney Opera House - Security gatehouse at the northern end of Macquarie Street
• Watermans Quay, Barangaroo
• Iron Wharf Place near Sofitel, Darling Harbour
• Zollner Circuit east of Darling Drive, Darling Harbour
• Railway Colonnade Drive, Central Station

Car parks

Parking in the city will be very limited during Vivid Sydney, particularly on the Friday nights and weekends as large crowds are expected to visit. As well with road closures in place each night access to some car parks will be restricted.

Plan ahead and familiarise yourself with the road closures before you travel. If you arrive early and roads close in the evening you will not be able to exit car parks until roads reopen at midnight (and 1am on Saturdays). 

Special event clearways

Street parking in the city will be very limited with special event clearway parking restrictions in effect each night during Vivid Sydney, particularly on Friday nights and weekends. These clearways are strict no parking zones even for local residents and TfNSW Mobility Scheme Parking Permit holders.

• See below PDF road closure and clearway maps for each day during Vivid Sydney 2025 
  • Road Closures and Clearways Map - Monday to Thursdays (pdf 867KB) 
  • Road Closures and Clearways Map - Fridays (pdf 1.1MB)
  • Road Closures and Clearways Map - Saturdays and Sun 8 June (pdf 1.1MB) 
  • Road Closures and Clearways Map - Sunday and Mon 9 Jun  (pdf 1.1MB)

Special event clearways will be in effect on various roads between 3pm and midnight each day during Vivid Sydney on most major roads in the Sydney CBD, The Rocks, Circular Quay, Dawes Point and Haymarket

• Affected roads include but are not limited to sections of Argyle St, George Street/Hickson Road, Wheat Road, Macquarie Street, Bent Street, Bridge Street, Grosvenor Street, Clarence Street, Hunter Street, Pitt Street, Loftus Street, York Street, Young Street, Phillip Street, Castlereagh Street, Sussex Street and Elizabeth Street. Some clearways will be in effect earlier in the day on sections of George Street, Goulburn Street and Harrington Street.

Check signs carefully before parking on the day, and the night before as clearways come into effect from early morning on Sunday. Vehicles left in clearways will be towed and a fee applies.

If your vehicle is towed it will be moved to the nearest available parking space, you can search your vehicle registration at the Find My Car website to find its new location, or alternatively call 132 701 to speak to an operator.

For real-time updates on traffic conditions visit Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app.

Volunteers working at Vivid Sydney 2025 are entitled to free travel on public transport for the duration of the event by showing their 'Volunteers Free Travel Pass' to transport staff when boarding services.

Travel is covered on the following transport services from Friday 23 May through until 4am on Sunday 15 June 2025:

• Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink Intercity services (non-booked services bounded by Bomaderry, Goulburn, Bathurst, Scone and Dungog stations).
• Sydney Metro services
• Sydney metropolitan bus services and NightRide bus services
• Sydney Ferries
• Sydney, Parramatta and Parramatta Light Rail services

Note: an additional station access fee applies for travel to or from Domestic and International Airport stations. Your volunteer pass does not include the access fee, so if you're travelling from these stations you'll need to pay the train station access fee.

Event

There are a number of managed accessible viewing areas across the Vivid Sydney precincts. Visit the Vivid Sydney website for accessibility and inclusion information for the event.

Accessible Pick Up / Drop Off Locations

Open daily during Vivid Sydney with some exceptions.

• Hickson Road at Wharf 4/5, Walsh Bay
• Hickson Road at Pier 1 Hotel, Walsh Bay
• George Street at Lower Fort Street, The Rocks
• Pitt Street between Reiby Place and Bulletin Place, Circular Quay (road closed on Saturday nights and Sunday 8 Jun, no pick up/drop off space available)
• Circular Quay East, corner of Alfred St & Phillip St (available Monday – Thursdays only)
• Phillip Street south of Albert Street
• Sydney Opera House - Security gatehouse at the northern end of Macquarie Street
• Watermans Quay, Barangaroo
• Iron Wharf Place near Sofitel, Darling Harbour
• Zollner Circuit east of Darling Drive, Darling Harbour
• Railway Colonnade Drive, Central Station

Transport

Accessible trips are shown in the Trip Planner with the wheelchair icon. You can select "accessible services only" in the Options to ensure you only see accessible services. Only trip plans with accessible train platforms, ferry wharves and buses will be presented. See accessible travel or download a transport app (select the "Accessibility" filter).