Step into a world of cinematic fantasy as Hollywood Quarter (HQ Sydney) transforms into Hollywood Dreaming—a vibrant three-part celebration of film, performance, music and food that will light up the quarter throughout Vivid Sydney 2025. A love letter to Hollywood’s golden age, neon-noir and the dreams we see come to life on the silver screen, this precinct-wide activation invites you to dine, drink and dance your way through a filmic dreamscape all Vivid Sydney long.
As part of Hollywood Dreaming you can experience:
Street parties
Hollywood Dreaming | A Taste of HQ
For one night only, Foster Street, Surry Hills will close to traffic and open to a feast of flavour. Transforming into an al fresco dining destination...
Hollywood Dreaming | Foy Lane Lights Up
Step into a world of light, sound and energy as Foy Lane transforms into a vibrant laneway party for one night only for Foy Lane Lights Up. Produced by...
The Neon Trail
Wander through the precinct as HQ Sydney’s venues light up in neon, each glowing with iconic movie titles, cinematic quotes, and tributes to film’s dreamiest moments. Blade Runner meets Mulholland Drive meets a night out in Surry Hills.
The Food Trail
HQ Sydney’s best restaurants and bars will be serving up exclusive Vivid Sydney menus all festival long. Pre or post trail film inspired cocktails at the Rover, Soda Factory or Tios. Feasts at Chin Shin, Alberto’s or Nel Restaurant. Late-night snacks at Gildas, Butter or Poly.
The Gig Trail
Hollywood Dreaming | Hollywood Hotel
For Hollywood Dreaming’s Gig Trail, Late Night Vivid Lounge at Hollywood Hotel Where live bands and DJ collectives turn up the volume in this old-school...
Hollywood Dreaming | Paramount House Hotel
For Hollywood Dreaming’s Gig Trail, Paramount House Hotel Rooftop: Wall Life with Sonny DayGet hands-on, get creative and eat delicious pizza as you...
Hollywood Dreaming | Butter Beats n Eats: YAWDOESITALL
For Hollywood Dreaming’s Gig Trail, Butter Beats n Eats: YAWDOESITALLGhanaian-Australian artist Yawdoesitall is taking over Butter for a high-energy...
Hollywood Dreaming | Butter Beats & Eats: Left Feels
For Hollywood Dreaming’s Gig Trail, Butter Beats n Eats: Left FeelsKick off your weekend with the best fried chicken, cool lights and great tunes as...
Hollywood Dreaming: Neon Trail
Wander through the precinct as HQ Sydney’s venues light up in neon, each glowing with iconic movie titles, cinematic quotes and tributes to film’s...
Hollywood Dreaming | Soda Factory
For Hollywood Dreaming’s Gig Trail, Soda Factory: Live BandsSoda Factory is turning up the volume on Aussie music every Wednesday of Vivid Sydney, with...
Hollywood Dreaming | Golden Age Cinema & Bar
For Hollywood Dreaming’s Gig Trail, Club Silencio at Golden Age Cinema & Bar Inspired by David Lynch, this film-meets-music experience...
