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Step into our world of world-class art, entertainment, dining and one-of-a-kind experiences as Vivid Sydney shines a light on the city. Our Light, Music, Ideas and Food programs present a multi-sensory feast with dreamers and innovators, an all-star musical line-up and unforgettable culinary experiences. Start planning your adventure now with our insider's guide of where to eat, stay and play during Vivid Sydney.            
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Vivid Sydney is a spectacular annual festival of lights and culture. Every year visitors from across Australia and around the world converge on Sydney for the 23 days and nights of illuminations, art, music and events. Whether you're planning a holiday in Sydney or you're a local seeking a front-row staycation, here's our guide to some of the best hotels to experience Vivid Sydney and where to stay for Vivid Sydney to make the most of the festival.
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Vivid Sydney is such a stunning spectacle, you don't want your photo memories of this famous festival to be blurred, dark and impossible to share. Step into our world with Vivid Sydney and get your social media feed looking bright and beautiful with nine photography tricks of the trade from Vivid Sydney photographer Daniel Tran.
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Sydney plays host to the Southern Hemisphere's biggest festival of light, music, ideas and food. Every year, there are 23 days and nights of mesmerising light installations, live music, immersive experiences, panels and workshops, plus pop-ups and restaurant takeovers by leading local and global chefs. If you haven’t visited Vivid Sydney before, here is everything you need to know. From the best vantage points to see the lights, to how to score the hottest tickets, and where to find the best food and drinks while you're here.
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What better way to keep the adventure going after your Vivid Sydney visit by exploring our natural wonders just outside of the city? A treasure trove of experiences await: hike into the mountains, taste wine from the barrel and walk among the treetops. And best of all, these trips are all within 2.5 hours' drive of Sydney – perfect if you’re looking to extend a holiday for just a few days.
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Night owl or not, Vivid Sydney 2023 has plenty worth staying up past your bedtime for. This year, our dazzling Vivid Sydney Supper Club is back, Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House goes into the night with its famed Studio Party series, and a set of Sydney's party-starters take over venues for left-field club nights, NFT parties and more.
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Vivid Sydney 2023 is just around the corner and this year, we're proud to be adding Vivid Food to our program of Light, Music and Ideas, celebrating Sydney as our culinary capital. From 26 May to 17 June, world-class hatted chefs, restaurants, producers and venues take centre-stage alongside esteemed international chefs and guests, across more than 20 innovative events.
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2023 marks Vivid Sydney's biggest year yet, with innovation found across this year's program of Light, Music, Ideas and, for the first time, Food.
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With more than 70 events, this year's Vivid Music program is packed with something for everyone, from experimental club music to cabaret. If you’re a little overwhelmed by the options, we’ve asked Vivid Sydney’s Music Curator Joe Muller for some recommendations. In his own words...
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With this year's Vivid Sydney program more stacked than ever, we asked Ideas Curator Tory Loudon for her unmissable events. In her own words…
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First Nations talent is front-and-centre this Vivid Sydney, as we celebrate the world's oldest continuing living culture and shine a spotlight on the artists and voices continuing to shape it.
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With 60 light works at this year's Vivid Sydney, it can be hard to know where to start. We’ve already offered an itinerary for this year’s 8.5km Light Walk, but here are eight works that really exemplify this year’s Creative Direction, 'Vivid Sydney, Naturally'. Beautiful and on an awe-inspiring scale, these works ask us to reconsider our relationship to nature and our surroundings, rendering our city anew while opening our eyes and minds alike. See them yourself from 26 May to 17 June!
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