26 May - 17 June 2023
VIVID SYDNEY 2023
Your festival of light, live music and new ideas. Vivid Sydney 2023 will take place from 26 May - 17 June 2023
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NOCTURNE | An Immersive Journey
Wander away from the Light Walk on an immersive audio journey through the dark to hidden alleyways and secret parts of The Rocks and Walsh Bay. Let...
Dark Spectrum
Hidden beneath the city, an electronic labyrinth awaits in the abandoned railway tunnels below Wynyard Station, open to the public for the very first time...
The TUNNEL
They say that most adventures are about the journey, not the destination. However, The Tunnel is a trip of itself, steered by fellow Vivid Sydney spectators. Travel...
Wild Lights at Taronga
Head on an adventure through Taronga Zoo with Wild Lights, a brand-new illuminated night trail. Created by Wiradjuri artist Nathan Peckham in collaboration...
Waterlight Graffiti
Pick up a brush, stamp or spray, and make your mark with Waterlight Graffiti - no paint required! Inspired by the practice of 'dishu' in China, where artists...
Vivid House
Welcome to Vivid House: an immersive 360° experience through four awe-inspiring artworks. Head on a hyper-real journey across Australia’s mountain peaks...
6HEAD: The VIVID Experience
Following their foray into multi-sensory dining at Vivid Sydney 2022, premium modern Australian restaurant 6HEAD returns with a one-of-a-kind culinary...
MoodUP by LG
Where will your mood take you this Vivid Sydney? Celebrating the launch of LG's InstaView fridge with MoodUPTM LED colour panels that can change to suit...
VIVID IDEAS EXCHANGE
Skin Deep
As cosmetic surgery becomes the norm, what’s next? Join one of Australia’s leading plastic surgeons and a panel of experts for the beauty forecast...
Bloody Taboos
Whether shrouded in secrecy or deemed too uncomfortable to discuss, plenty of perfectly natural experiences and feelings remain near impossible to talk...
Shaping Sustainable Sydney
Sustainable design technology is the latest buzzword term in high-rise architecture, but what does it mean for Sydney? How are these emerging tools and...
Nourishing Health
Join Maggie Beer AO in a vital discussion about what a good meal with great company can do. The veteran chef, author, restaurateur and providore is continuing...
Blue skies and street signs
What does it mean to be in dialogue with your homeland when you’re away from it? Join a panel of First Nations, Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa (Pacific) and Women...
Perv: The Kink in All of Us
Join renowned psychologist and science writer Jesse Bering (USA) and Jenny Valentish for a funny and thoughtful conversation on sexuality. Jesse will...
Natural Footsteps: Ethical Travel
Everyone has heard of eco travel and ‘voluntourism’, but do you know what pitfalls to look out for and how to make an informed decision? Hear first-hand...
New Tech: Reasons for Hope
Lab-raised steak, maggots as protein, microbe-made plastic: it’s called clean tech, and it’s growing fast in Australia. Hear from the founders of Bardee...
Plan your perfect Vivid Sydney
Discover a deeper experience at Vivid Sydney - put on some earphones or headphones and enjoy immersive HD audio as you explore the Light Walk with Cinewav.
Create your own event planner and map out your Vivid Sydney journey.
If you're visiting Vivid Sydney, please catch public transport and avoid the traffic delays. Alternatively, arrive early ahead of Lights On to avoid the congestion as car parks will reach capacity through the evenings.
Not sure where to start? Our itineraries have perfect nights mapped out for you.