Expressions of Interest 2027
Be a part of the most attended comprehensive arts festival in the world - Vivid Sydney 2027.
More than just an arts festival, it's a banquet for all five senses through its four pillars of Light, Music, Minds and Food. Each year, we transform the Sydney Harbour and Darling Harbour foreshores and the CBD into a dazzling display of creativity, technology and innovation, showcasing our city in a whole new light.
Owned, managed and produced by Destination NSW, the State Government's tourism and major events agency, Vivid Sydney is globally the largest festival of its kind.
We're inviting artists, innovators, engineers, musicians, chefs, producers, restaurateurs, thought-leaders, speakers, performers 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 cement Sydney as the creative capital of the Asia-Pacific.
We're looking for groundbreaking concepts that engage, provoke thought and inspire wonder. Let your creativity run wild, help us celebrate the vibrant spirit of Sydney and submit your innovative ideas for Vivid Sydney 2027.
Vivid Sydney is enjoyed by millions of people of all ages from around the world. It is a vital tourism drawcard for Sydney, for NSW, and for Australia, so please consider how your work will be experienced in the context of a mass audience and especially national and international tourists. Ask yourself whether your work is of a calibre and distinction to attract and engage audiences from across the nation and around the world.
Applications for Light Installations and Projection Art must be submitted online via the application form by 5.00pm Monday, 27 July 2026.
Applications for Music, Minds and Food must be submitted online via the application form by 5.00pm Friday 28 August 2026.
Vivid Sydney acknowledges the importance of the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy 2035.
The NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW, will lead the delivery of the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy 2035.
EOI applications for Vivid Sydney will not be directly assessed against the Strategy but it is recommended applicants are aware of the priorities inherent within the Strategy.
Destination NSW is committed to reducing barriers and delivering a festival that is accessible, diverse and inclusive. Our program prides itself on a diverse representation of artists, identities and communities, recognising and celebrating people’s differences through art and creativity.
We require all submissions to consider universal design principles in the development of all submissions, considering the elderly, parents with small children and those living with a temporary, permanent, visible or invisible disability. This may include incorporating sensory, tactile, auditory or visual interactivity elements to enhance accessibility participation.
Vivid Sydney is consistently working towards the delivery of a more sustainable festival. With a program that champions creativity, innovation and cutting-edge technology, our vision is to become industry leaders in the delivery of a sustainable festival of an international scale.
We require all submissions to demonstrate how sustainability is embedded across the full lifecycle of the proposal, including planning, design, construction, transportation, operation and decommissioning.
Vivid Sydney is committed to showcasing the greatest ideas, talent and creative endeavours, and recognises that magic happens when a diverse group of minds and experiences intersect. Vivid Sydney provides opportunities for artists, speakers, innovators and musicians to connect, create and be a positive force for change in our community.
This Expression of Interest is not applicable for industry or corporate hospitality events, brand activations or product launches. Please contact the Vivid Sydney team if you would like to discuss opportunities to align your brand with the festival.
Required Reading
Applicants are required to read the following documents prior to applying:
