The Harbour City does a good line in immersive light experiences, and if you can’t wait until Vivid takes over the city later in May, Luna Park is here to help. The iconic attraction’s newest installation – Sonic Neon – will be opening to the public from Saturday, April 13, and tickets are on sale now. Housed in Crystal Palace – a building which dates all the way back to 1935 – Sonic Neon will take visitors on a journey through six different rooms, with state-of-the-art visuals and a layered soundscape creating a transportive experience. Illuminating more than 150 metres of the historic building, the experience will feature more than 26,000 lights set to a pulsating soundtrack using state-of-the-art technology that’s never been used before in Australia. Tickets to the event are available now, and first release ticket holders will be afforded access to what Luna Park has described as a “secret zone”. Details about this mystery “Blacklight Dessert Bar” are thin on the ground, but Luna Park has confirmed: “Visitors will be able to purchase glow-in-the-dark desserts including custom treats by Sydney’s famous Tokyo Lamington along with glowing fairy floss and soft serve ice cream.” The experience will run daily from 10am for approximately four months, though the exact end date is yet to be announced. Tickets for the self-guided Sonic Neon experience (estimated to take around 30 minutes) start at $29 per person, and the first month of tickets are on sale now. If you’re keen to secu
Meat lovers, your hour is nigh; Meatstock is popping up this weekend for three days of barbecue-based feasts, bull rides, music and more. If you prefer a plant-based lifestyle, check out the best vegan restaurants in Sydney, or stock up on veggies at one of the best markets in the city. For a seasonal wardrobe refresh, head to this huge vintage clothes market that’s popping up in Marrickville for one day only, or check out one of the best independent clothing stores in the city. If you’re keen for a dose of culture this weekend, check out this epic summer exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW before it comes to a close; or make your way to White Bay Power Station, this huge industrial landmark has undergone a major transformation for this year’s Biennale of Sydney. Keen to get out of town? Step out into nature on one of these stunning hikes in the Blue Mountains, then enter a magical luminous wonderland at Scenic World’s Nocturnal. Scroll on for our full list of everything you can get up to in Sydney this weekend.