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Stargazer Lawn, 27 Hickson Rd, Barangaroo NSW 2000
Date: 13 June – 6pm – 11pm
Location: Stargazer Lawn, 27 Hickson Rd, Barangaroo NSW 2000
Cost: Free
Vivid Fire Kitchen 2026 – Final Night at Stargazer Lawn, Barangaroo
Experience the explosive finale of Vivid Fire Kitchen 2026 at Stargazer Lawn, Barangaroo, where fire, flavour, and live entertainment collide on Sydney Harbour. This free, open-air culinary celebration transforms the waterfront into a glowing festival of food, music, and storytelling inspired by the spirit of the Australian backyard barbecue.
Running from 6:00pm to 11:00pm on 13 June 2026, the final night brings together some of Australia’s most exciting chefs, winemakers, performers, and food innovators for an unforgettable close to one of Vivid Sydney’s most popular precinct experiences.
Event Details
- Date: 13 June 2026
- Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm
- Location: Stargazer Lawn, 27 Hickson Road, Barangaroo NSW 2000
- Entry: Free Event
Hosted by Anthony Huckstep
The final night is led by acclaimed Australian food voice Anthony Huckstep, who brings his deep passion for modern Australian cuisine and fire-based cooking traditions to the stage. Known for his dynamic storytelling and culinary expertise, Huckstep closes the Fire Kitchen series with energy, insight, and celebration.
Celebrity Chefs & Live Cooking Experiences
Across multiple stages, guests can experience live cooking demonstrations, interactive food talks, and cultural culinary showcases featuring some of Australia’s most respected chefs and food personalities.
- George Calombaris
- Stephen Santucci (Moonacre Kitchen)
- Mark La Brooy (Barney’s Pizza & Wild Game Butchery / Discovered Wild Foods)
- Racha Abou Alchamat (Racha’s Syrian Kitchen)
Each chef brings their own unique story and fire-inspired cooking style, celebrating global flavours through the lens of open-flame cuisine.
What’s On Across the Fire Kitchen
Vivid Fire Kitchen is built around three immersive zones, each offering a different way to experience food, music, and storytelling:
- Vivid Fire Pit: Live cooking demonstrations and flame-fuelled culinary sessions
- Food For Thought Stage: Talks, workshops, and cultural food storytelling
- Marquee Stage: Live music performances and DJ sets throughout the night
Live Music Line-Up
- Chikchika
- Leah Berry
As the sun sets over Barangaroo, the precinct comes alive with music, firelight, and harbour views, creating a vibrant festival atmosphere that continues into the night.
NSW Wine Collective & Tastings
Throughout the evening, guests can explore a curated selection of NSW wines at the Vivid Fire Kitchen main bar. From emerging regional producers to established winemakers, this is a chance to discover local varieties in a relaxed, festival-style setting.
Immersive Vivid Light Installations
Surrounding the Fire Kitchen, visitors can explore a series of large-scale Vivid Sydney light installations, including:
- River of Fire glowing canopy experience
- Flea Circus interactive installation
- Mycelium Network immersive light environment
- Peekaboo Parliament interactive Red Light, Green Light experience
- Molecule of Light – a 23-metre laser installation by UK artist Chris Levine
Final Night Celebration
As the Fire Kitchen reaches its finale, all stages come together for a final moment of celebration, marking the end of another spectacular year of Vivid Sydney. Expect a vibrant mix of food, culture, music, and light set against one of Sydney’s most iconic waterfront locations.
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