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Explore the magic of Vivid Sydney 2025 at Tumbalong Park  Set in the heart of Darling Harbour, Tumbalong Park transforms into a glowing playground of Light, Music and Food across all 23 nights of Vivid Sydney. Whether you're here for the dazzling installations, the electric live music or the late-night eats, there’s magic around every corner – perfect for families, first dates or a night out with friends. Here’s your guide to what’s lighting up the park this winter. 

Spectacular views: where to stay to make the most of Vivid Sydney  Vivid Sydney is a spectacular annual festival of Light, Music, Ideas and Food. Every year, visitors from around the world converge on Sydney for 23 nights of culture, technology and creativity. Whether you’re planning a holiday or just looking for the ultimate staycation, here’s our guide to the best hotels to experience Vivid Sydney. 

Transform your Vivid Sydney 2025 experience by viewing the world’s most spectacular light displays from all sorts of different angles. Climb to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge or cruise the harbour, devour the glittering views from harbourside bars and restaurants or discover arresting vistas from lesser-known landmarks – here are some of the many ways you can enjoy a new perspective on Sydney’s annual festival of light. 

As the lights switch on for Vivid Sydney 2025, the cameras come out. With surreal light installations, epic harbour backdrops and retro-futuristic roller rinks, this year’s festival is a dream for photographers of all persuasions. 

Make the most of your King’s Birthday long weekend – Friday, 6 June to Monday, 9 June – by joining in Vivid Sydney celebrations. From the free Light Walk across five connecting zones to culinary journeys and joyous concerts, there are plenty of free and unmissable events to enjoy over these four dazzling nights. 

At Vivid Sydney 2025, dreams take many forms and engage all our senses, including taste. Now in its third year, Vivid Food is a celebration of creativity, culture and connection.   Whether you're up for flame-cooked feasts, sky-high fine dining, precinct-wide parties or dishes that tell a deeper story, there’s a dream meal waiting to be discovered below.  

First Nations talent lights up Vivid 

This year, Vivid Sydney invites you to dream – to leave what you know behind and enter a city transformed by Light, Music, Ideas and Food. For Vivid Sydney festival director Gill Minervini, that invitation is personal.  “Everything starts with a dream,” she says. “A wish, a spark, an idea. Dreams are borderless, ageless, and endless – and this year’s program is full of experiences that tap into that universal magic.” 

Now that Vivid Sydney 2025 is on the horizon, get ready for the most imaginative, thought-provoking and visually stunning festival yet. From 23 May to 14 June, Sydney will transform into a dreamscape of surreal experiences and captivating events, as we explore this year’s theme: ‘Dream’. 

Vivid Sydney 2025 is all about dreams – as Light, Music, Ideas and Food converge to transform our city this winter and ignite bigger, bolder and broader thinking.   With driverless trains running every four minutes at peak times and fully accessible stations designed for prams, wheelchairs and festivalgoers of all walks of life, the Metro is the best way to glide through the glow of Vivid Sydney. 

Why rush home from work this winter when Vivid Sydney is transforming the city into a dreamscape of surreal experiences and fascinating events?   Not only are you already in the city, but weeknights are also the perfect time to visit the festival – the crowds are lighter than the weekends, restaurants are easier to book and you can explore everything at a more relaxed pace. Whether you're after a delicious meal, an awe-inspiring experience or a late-night adventure, we've got your weeknight plans sorted. 

Step into our world of extraordinary art, entertainment, dining and one-of-a-kind experiences as Vivid Sydney shines a light on the city from 23 May to 14 June 2025. Be sure to explore the full program and start planning your adventure now with our insider guide of where to eat, stay and play during Vivid Sydney.