A vivid new centre experience
May 26, 2025
Take in a dreamy light display on Level 3
11am – late, May 23 – June 14
Sydney’s annual festival of light, music, ideas and food has once again arrived at Market City. Experience this year’s theme of ‘dreaming’ via a free immersive light show on Level 3, and delight in some delicious dinner to unlock free parking, allowing you to enjoy the city-wide festival.
Dine at NEW 25 Spices and park for FREE
Enter after 6pm, exit before 1am, every day
Market City Car Park, 2 Quay Street, Haymarket
A bold new dining destination has opened its doors on Market City’s ground floor, opening the door to punchy, spice-laden flavours of Hunan cuisine. If you dine at 25 Spices during vivid – or any other venue in our 1909 Dining Precinct – you can park for FREE in the CBD. So, enjoy a spicy bite before you head out and revel in the rest of the festival!
Simply enter after 6pm, exit before 1am and validate your ticket at the restaurant.
See all parking rates and deals
Enjoy some vibrant experiences
Kids Lion Dance Competition
11:00am – 5:30pm Saturday 7 June
Centre Court on Level 1 is set to transform into a vibrant global stage for the weekend, beginning with the Kids Lion Dance Competition. Cheer them on, hear them roar and enjoy the cultural performances throughout the day.
Australian Lion Dance Exhibition
10am – 5pm, Sunday 8 June
On Sunday, be mesmerised once again at the Centre Court on Level 1 by the Australian Dance Exhibition as they celebrate their shared art, culture and talent through traditional Chinese dance, performed to bring good luck and prosperity.
The Piano: Episode 5
7:30pm, Sunday 1 June
Did you catch a glimpse of Amanda Keller, Harry Connick Jr and Australian pianist, Andrea Lam at Market City recently? This talented trio were filming episode 5 of ABC’s ‘The Piano’, a heartwarming show that sees pianists showcase their skills in iconic locations across the country.
Catch the episode as it airs on ABC or watch it now on ABC iView.
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