Vivid Sydney

What is Vivid Sydney?

Vivid Sydney is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology that transforms Sydney for 23 days and nights. The city comes to life with awe-inspiring art installations and 3D light projections, lighting the way to inspiring talks, immersive performances, live music and culinary experiences.

More than 75% of the festival is free, including the entire Vivid Light Walk – an unbroken 6.5-kilometre adventure along the Sydney Harbour foreshore, featuring installations, projections and interactive art created by acclaimed local and international artists.

Why visit Vivid Sydney?

Vivid Sydney is a world-leading multi-arts festival renowned for its stunning light displays that illuminate iconic landmarks around the city and Sydney Harbour, including the Sydney Opera House.

While a beacon for innovation, Vivid Sydney is much more than light, with unmissable live music, performances, talks, panels and culinary events from world-leading international and local musicians, artists, creative pioneers, chefs and more. There really is no festival quite like it!

Whether you’re taking in the spectacle from a harbour cruise, engaging with thought-leaders, seeking fresh flavours or simply revelling in the vibrant nightlife, Vivid Sydney offers memorable, fun and immersive experiences for everyone.

See Sydney like never before, as the city’s reimagined anew as a canvas for colour, imagination and adventure. Embrace curiosity, joy and connection with Vivid Sydney – an enchanting celebration of the Harbour City’s heart, beauty and boundless creativity.