Vivid Sydney

What to see at Sydney’s Vivid Festival 2023

The light festival is back from 26 May with The White Lotus creator Mike White and star of the series, Jennifer Coolidge, now added to the program.

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Say cheese! The ultimate food festival is coming to Sydney

Get your taste buds ready to savour French cheeses while soaking up the breathtaking Opera House view during VIVID 2023.

Drinks in front of a light installation at Pier One Sydney Harbour's VIVID staycation

Discover Sydney’s ultimate VIVID staycation: Pier One Sydney Harbour

VIVID Sydney is finally back. Discover Pier One Sydney Harbour’s illuminated bar, unique light installation and VIVID boat cruise for the ultimate staycation.

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Everything you need to know about Vivid Sydney 2021

Vivid Sydney 2021 is coming back with a bang. There’s a new light installation and special celebrity guests. Find out when it’s all happening and what you can’t miss.

Pier One Sydney Harbour Winter Igloos

Pier One’s dreamy igloos are returning to Sydney for winter

Pier One Sydney Harbour’s sought-after winter pop-up ‘Igloos on the Pier’ is back and reimagined this year with three unique experiences available.

Experience Vivid Sydney on a harbour Vivid cruise

Experience Vivid Sydney on a harbour cruise

Easily one of the best ways to experience the festival, Vivid cruises offer another perspective on the spectacular light shows.

Vivid Sydney 2019 announces innovative new program

Vivid Sydney announces innovative new program

The just-released program for Vivid Sydney 2019 is stacked with innovative art installations and events, thought-provoking talks and intimate concerts.

Audio Creatures to light Sails for Vivid Sydney 2017

The Sydney Opera House sails will come to life this Friday with a spectacular animation co-curated by Sydney Opera House and Destination NSW for Vivid Sydney

Sydney is Vivid

The world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas, is set to illuminate the city once again when it returns on Friday 26 May

What's on in May

Whale watching, food and wine festivals, music concerts, and more – May entertains the whole family with a jam-packed month of events all over the country

Sydney turns Vivid

This year, the festival has been extended with new precincts switched on and lighting up the streets for 23 nights from 27 May to 18 June