Vivid Sydney
Vivid Sydney 2024
Vivid Sydney will take place from Friday 23 May to Saturday 14 June 2025.
In 2025, Vivid Sydney invites you to dream big. To go to the outer reaches of your mind, to think differently, without boundaries or preconceptions and to immerse yourself in new experiences and ideas.
Explore the Official Vivid Sydney website.
Vivid Sydney is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology, which 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.
Vivid Sydney is the largest arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere and is renowned for its stunning displays that illuminate iconic landmarks around the city and Sydney Harbour including the Sydney Opera House.
But the festival also goes beyond the light installations, featuring live music, performances, talks on cutting-edge ideas, as well as an irresistible line-up of culinary events from world-class chefs and restaurants. There really is no festival quite like it!
Whether you're cruising the harbour for a different perspective, engaging in intellectual discussions, or simply revelling in the vibrant nightlife, Vivid Sydney promises an immersive and diverse experience for everyone. Don't miss the chance to be part of this annual celebration that brings communities together, offering a unique opportunity to explore Sydney in a way you've never seen before. Come and be enchanted by Vivid Sydney – a celebration that lights up the heart of the city.
Vivid Sydney has been recognised by the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) winning 17 awards (16 gold, including a Grand Pinnacle and 1 silver) at the IFEA Pinnacle Awards 2023.
Vivid Sydney was also voted Australia’s Best Tourism Event in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2023.
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