VIVID SYDNEY 2025 – ROAD ACCESS UPDATES
As part of the traffic and transport arrangements for Vivid Sydney (23 May to 14 June 2025), access on Darling Drive between the Pier Street roundabout and Ultimo Road will be managed, on:
– Friday Nights (23 and 30 May, 6 and 13 June) from 6:00pm till midnight
– Saturday Nights (24 and 31 May, 7 and 14 June) from 5:30pm till midnight
– Sunday Nights (25 May, 1 and 8 June) from 5:30pm till midnight
– Monday night (9 June King’s Birthday Public Holiday) from 5:30pm till midnight
Please note, taxi and ride share access will be managed on Zollner Circuit on ICC Sydney event evenings allowing guests to arrive and depart. ICC Sydney Car Parks P1 and P2 will remain open and accessible from both North and South along Darling Drive.
Plan your night ahead by visiting Vivid Sydney’s website here
TRANSPORT UPDATES
Please check the transport nsw travel alerts for details of any changes to transport services to ICC Sydney.
For any Light Rail update find out more here!
Sydney Metro features new Metro stations, find out more here.
Transport & Access Options
Parking
ICC Sydney has two car park facilities located within the Exhibition Centre and ICC Sydney Theatre, comprising a total of 826 car spaces. Additionally, there are secure car parks located in and around Darling Harbour, including Wilson Harbourside Car Park and First Parking Darling Square Car Park. View parking rates here.
Event Deck
Access to the Event Deck as a thoroughfare for members of the public is usually possible between sunrise and sunset. Occasionally access will be temporarily restricted in line with scheduled event operations. On those occasions signage is displayed ahead of time advising the public of the upcoming closure period.
Sydney Light Rail
The Light Rail travels right through a number of Darling Harbour stations including ICC Sydney’s stops, Convention Centre and Exhibition Centre. The Light Rail starts at Central Station in the CBD and travels to Dulwich Hill in the inner west.
Metro
A short walk from Central or Gadigal Station will take you directly to Darling Quarter Visitor Centre.
Airport
Darling Harbour is only 8km from Sydney Airport.
Water Taxi
A Water Taxi is a great option for getting to and from Darling Harbour. Water Taxi’s depart from The Rocks, Circular Quay, The Opera House and Luna Park.
Train
A short walk from Central or Town Hall will take you directly to Darling Quarter, Tumbalong Park and Sydney Visitor Centre. Town Hall and Central Stations are a 10-minute walk from ICC Sydney.
Ferry
Cruise into Darling Harbour on a ferry from Circular Quay and alight at Barangaroo Wharf, or Pyrmont Bay Wharf. View Ferry services to plan your trip.
Bus
ICC Sydney has its own bus stop. Bus routes 389 and 501 stop at Harris Street near Allen Street – a 10-minute walk from ICC Sydney.
Taxi and Uber
The best taxi and Uber drop off and pick up locations include the new Iron Wharf Place next to Harbourside Shopping Centre and Zollner Circuit on the Southern end of ICC Sydney Theatre, both accessed via Darling Drive.
Walking
Sydney is host to beautiful recreational and coast walks. Routes to ICC Sydney include from Central Station via The Goods Line. More information.
Cycling
Bike racks are available in Exhibition Car Park 1 including male and female shower and change room facilities. Personal locks are required. Find your Sydney cycling route here.
Parking
ICC Sydney operates two 24 hour car parking stations with a total of 826 parking spaces including 12 accessible parking bays, 25 motorcycle parking spaces, 50 bicycle racks and 25 electric car charge spaces.
The two car park facilities are located within the Exhibition Centre (Car Park 1) and ICC Sydney Theatre (Car Park 2).
Electric Charging bays:
ICC Sydney has 20 electric car charging bays located in Car Park 1. ICC Sydney Theatre has 5 electric car charging bays located on Level 1 in Car Park 2.
Payment information:
Car parking rates are listed below.
ICC Sydney operates as cashless parking only.
Payment for parking can be made using credit card.
*Please note we do not offer pre-booking for car parking.
TICKETLESS – tap credit card/phone pay on entry – no ticket is issued – tap same credit card/phone pay on exit and payment is made.
TICKET – take a ticket on entry, then when ready to exit pay at pay stations or exit gates with ticket and credit card.
Other parking options:
Additionally, there are a number of secure car parks located in and around Darling Harbour including Harbourside Car Park. For a full list of car parking facilities, please visit the Darling Harbour website.
Car Park Height: 2.2m
Address:
14 Darling Drive, Sydney, NSW 2000
ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre Car Park (Car Park 1)
ICC Sydney Theatre Car Park (Car Park 2)
Operating hours:
7 Days – 24 hours
Standard parking rates (will apply for all vehicles entering the car parks):
| 0 – 10 minutes | Exit at no charge |
| 10 minutes – 1 hour | $20.00 |
| 1 – 2 hours | $30.00 |
| 2 – 3 hours | $40.00 |
| 3 – 4 hours | $45.00 |
| 4+ hours (to 4am only) | $50.00 |
| Night rate Entry after 5pm and exit before 4.00am Car Park rates reset at 4.00am daily. |
$30.00 |
Best Driving Approach
City - East
Head southeast on Oxford St toward Elizabeth St Take Cascade St to Glenmore Rd Take New South Head Rd and Cross City Tunnel exit Use the middle lane to turn right onto Pier St Keep left to continue toward Darling Dr At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Darling Dr
City - North
Travel along the Harbour Bridge on Lane 5 Keep Left and follow signs to Darling Harbour Continue straight onto Harbour St the middle lane to turn right onto Pier St left to continue toward Darling Dr At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Darling Dr
City - West
Travel along M4 Western Motorway Follow Signs to Harbour Bridge Continue onto Anzac Bridge/Western Distributor Turn right onto Harbour St Use the middle lane to turn right onto Pier St Keep left to continue toward Darling Dr
City - South
Follow M1 to Eastern Distributor to Darlinghurst. Exit from M1 Take Cross City Tunnel and Harbour St exit Use the middle lane to turn right onto Pier St Keep left to continue toward Darling Dr At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Darling Dr