Vivid Sydney is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology.
22 May – 13 June 2026
Transforming Sydney for 23 days and nights, in 2026 for its 16th year, Vivid Sydney will fuse art, innovation and technology in collaboration with some of the most boundary-pushing artists, musicians, thinkers and culinary experts of our time.
Vivid Sydney is owned, managed and produced by Destination NSW, the NSW Government's tourism and major events agency.
An award-winning festival
In 2024, Vivid Sydney was awarded Best Cultural, Arts or Music Event at the Australian Event Awards and received 18 medals, including 8 Golds, at the International Festival & Events Association (IFEA) Pinnacle Awards.
In previous years, Vivid Sydney has been recognised at multiple national and international event awards, including winning the Grand Pinnacle prize at IFEA 2023, and being voted Australia’s Best Tourism Event in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2023.
Vivid Sydney 2025 is a nominee for Australian Event Awards in three categories:
- Best Tourism Event
- Best Cultural, Arts or Music Event
- Best Achievement in Event Marketing or Communication
What's on at Vivid Sydney 2026
Expressions of interest are currently open for Vivid Sydney 2026!
We’re inviting artists, innovators, musicians, chefs, producers, restaurateurs, thought-leaders, speakers and out-of-the-box thinkers to join us in creating the magic that is Vivid Sydney. This is your opportunity to be part of a festival that celebrates creativity in all its forms and helps to cement Sydney as the creative capital of the Asia-Pacific.
For information on key dates, FAQs and to apply for Vivid Sydney 2026, please visit: Expressions of Interest | Vivid Sydney.
