Vivid Sydney
22 May - 13 June 2026
A festival of light, music, minds and food
Vivid Sydney fuses art, innovation and technology in collaboration with some of the most boundary pushing artists, musicians, thinkers and culinary experts of our time.
Our picks
Vivid Fire Kitchen
Open every night of Vivid Sydney the Vivid Fire Kitchen is a dining hub with open-fire cooking, food vendors + more.
A Taste of HQ: Street Eats Edition
A takeover of Surry Hills's Foster and Hunt streets for a free day-to-night festival of live music, bars and street-food
Creative Machines: Rethinking Design in the Age of AI
Cut through the noise surrounding AI’s impact on creativity with Architecture Professor Joshua Vermillion.
Jerry Saltz: In Conversation
Insightful, outspoken and unpretentious art critic Jerry Saltz brings his razor-sharp wit to Sydney Town Hall.
Tumbalong Nights at Vivid Sydney
Tumbalong Park will come alive with 23 nights of free music during Vivid Sydney.
Midweek Minds: Legally Bonded
Vivid Sydney’s Wednesday night gatherings for the creative industries and curious at the State Library of NSW.
A Sexual History of the Internet
An acclaimed participatory lecture-performance revealing the pervasive origins of our digital tools.
Sean Baker: In Conversation
The multi-Academy Award-winning filmmaker reflects on his creative process and the practical realities of crafting bold, independent films
Designing What Matters: How Creativity Shapes a Life
American designer and author Debbie Millman unpacks the insights into creativity, success and connection.
Associated events
Light Nights Silent Disco
An immersive after-dark experience of sound, light and moving image.
Tumbalong Nights at Vivid Sydney
Tumbalong Park will come alive with 23 nights of free music during Vivid Sydney.
Vivid Fire Kitchen
Open every night of Vivid Sydney the Vivid Fire Kitchen is a dining hub with open-fire cooking, food vendors + more.
The Vivid Sydney Climb
Climb during Vivid Sydney and see Sydney sparkle from the Summit!
Vivid Sydney at the Maritime Museum
Our largest Vivid Sydney program to date, celebrating Indigenous artforms and storytelling.
Wonderverse
Explore a universe of light in this immersive, awe-inspiring and interactive adventure for young children.
Sydney Vivid Lights Spectator Cruises On The ‘Magistic Two’
Multiple Vivid Sydney cruise departures for prime views of light installations
Vivid at Blu Bar on 36, Shangri-La Sydney
Take in Sydney’s most iconic Vivid views with a luminous cocktail in hand, high above the harbour.
Vivid Cruise | Food, drinks, fireworks and drone shows
Join us onboard our 3-Level Cruiser Winter Wonderland series of for Vivid Light Festival in Sydney Harbour
Vivid Dinner Cruises on Clearview Glass Boat
Clearview Glass Boat Vivid Sydney cruises offer the best views of Vivid Lights paired with a premium dining experience!
Vivid Lights & Cabaret Delights On The Showboat Vivid Cruise
Experience the Vivid Lights Festival on the iconic Sydney Showboat with a 3-course dinner, live cabaret & harbour views.
Vivid Sydney 2026 Cruises – Spectator & Dinner Cruises
Vivid Sydney cruises are back and they’re better than ever. Experience Vivid Lights in the best way – book now!
Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruises with Captain Cook
Vivid Sydney lights official on-water dining experiences
Vivid Sydney Gold Dinner Cruise with Captain Cook Cruises
The quintessential Vivid Sydney gourmet food and wine experience on Sydney Harbour.
Vivid Sydney Starlight Dinner Cruise with Captain Cook
Quality Australian food, live entertainment and a premium, yet relaxed setting
Vivid Sydney Sunset Dinner with Captain Cook Cruises
Sunset Dining to Dazzle the Senses
Wonderverse by Patch Theatre
An interactive adventure for young children and their families, presented by Vivid Sydney.
Vivid Sydney Dinner, Shangri-La Sydney
Dine above the harbour as Sydney sparkles in a kaleidoscope of colour for Vivid Sydney.
Viva Las Vegas: An Interactive Elvis Dinner Show
An Elvis dinner show with live music and Vegas-style entertainment in Sydney CBD.
Vivid Sydney Harbour Cruise – 80s, 90s & 2000s party
Cruise Vivid Sydney Harbour with 80s, 90s & 2000s hits, rooftop views and non-stop throwback energy
Vivid Sydney Lights & Drone Show Cruises from Manly
Vivid Sydney Lights & Drone Show Cruise from Manly
Zane Lowe: In Conversation
Music industry tastemaker and broadcaster Zane Lowe dives deep into the sound of now with Lucy Smith
Vivid Sydney Drone Show Cruises - Captain Cook Cruises
Vivid Sydney Star-Bound Drone Show Cruise
Chloé Zhao: In Conversation
Join Academy Award–winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao for her first appearance in Australia.
In conversation: Angela Tiatia
A talk with Sāmoan/Australian artist Angela Tiatia and MCA Curator Antares Wells.
Cruises
Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruises with Captain Cook
Vivid Sydney lights official on-water dining experiences
Vivid Sydney Gold Dinner Cruise with Captain Cook Cruises
The quintessential Vivid Sydney gourmet food and wine experience on Sydney Harbour.
Vivid Sydney Starlight Dinner Cruise with Captain Cook
Quality Australian food, live entertainment and a premium, yet relaxed setting
Vivid Sydney Sunset Dinner with Captain Cook Cruises
Sunset Dining to Dazzle the Senses
Vivid Sydney Lights & Drone Show Cruises from Manly
Vivid Sydney Lights & Drone Show Cruise from Manly
Vivid Sydney Drone Show Cruises - Captain Cook Cruises
Vivid Sydney Star-Bound Drone Show Cruise
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