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. 

Light installations and projections to illuminate your night 

Fireplaces 

Who doesn't love a good fire? Hypnotic, mesmerising, and a place to gather and tell a good story. This year we're celebrating with fire sculptures, flame throwers and other fiery installations. Come soak in the warmth and spectacle of the flames at Tumbalong Park, then head to Barangaroo and the Vivid Fire Kitchen for more fiery goodness. 

Symphony of Light  

Giant glowing slinky-inspired shapes arc through the night, responding to touch with playful bursts of light and sound – inviting childlike whimsy and dream-fuelled curiosity.  

Curiosity 

Inspired by the whimsical world of Joan Miró, step into a surreal playground of six seesaws with giant eyes that gaze back at you as you move up and down. Your movement also triggers a dreamlike symphony of light and sound.  

Elysian Collection 

Part mirage, part playground, The Elysian Collection invites you into glowing, tubular tunnels inspired by the gods’ paradise in Greek mythology. Step inside this inflatable, luminous maze and rediscover the joy of art, architecture and play. 

Entwine  

Three glowing, suspended circles pulse with light and sound – symbolising imagination, emotion and connection in a dreamlike installation that blurs the boundaries between memory and possibility.  

23 nights of free music under the stars 

Tumbalong Nights powered by Ausgrid  

From global icons to emerging legends, Tumbalong Nights offers 23 nights of free live music. DJs spin Sunday–Wednesday, with live acts from 7.30pm Thursday–Saturday and special shows across the long weekend. Family-friendly acts take over the stage every Saturday from 5pm. 

Line-up:  

Friday 23 May: Charley + Ayesha Madon  

Celebrate Aussie pop with Charley’s soaring anthems and Ayesha Madon’s bold alt-pop sound. A joyful night of raw vocals, big hooks and star-powered stage presence.  

Saturday 24 May: PASIFIX  

Experience Pacific pride through reggae, hip-hop and cultural dance. Curated by Airileke Ingram and presented by Gaba Musik, PASIFIX brings the music and stories of PNG, West Papua and beyond to the Tumbalong Nights stage.  

Thursday 29 May: Adrian Eagle + Jada Weazel  

Uplifting soul and R&B from two rising stars. Adrian Eagle’s gospel-infused vocals meet Jada Weazel’s smooth sound in a night of revelry and joy.  

Friday 30 May: NextGen: V-Pop – Mỹ Anh + Chi Xê  

Vietnam’s freshest V-pop talent hits Sydney. Mỹ Anh and Chi Xê showcase a new generation of genre-bending, soul-infused Vietnamese pop with global flair.  

Saturday 31 May: Vivid Sings!  

Raise your voice at this joyful mass singalong and multi-choir performance. With Bob Downe hosting and directed by celebrated choirmaster and composer Jonathon Welch AM, it’s a big-hearted night of harmony under the stars.  

Thursday 5 June: Body Type + Ripple Effect Band  

Punchy indie-rock meets saltwater songlines. Body Type’s raw energy pairs with Ripple Effect Band’s First Nations storytelling in four Indigenous languages.  

Friday 6 June: Stella Jang + Ivoris  

Korean indie-pop icon Stella Jang and Melbourne’s dreamy pop darling Ivoris bring tender, multilingual tunes and R&B sounds to the stage.  

Saturday 7 June: Zaeden + Aswarya 

Indian pop powerhouse Zaeden brings his electro-pop anthems and smooth vocals to Tumbalong. Supported by Melbourne- based alt-pop force ASWARYA, it’s set to be a night of rhythm and pure energy.  

Sunday 8 June: Dobet Gnahoré + Immy Owusu  

From Afrobeat to Afrodelik surf rock, Grammy-winner Dobet Gnahoré and genre-fusing Immy Owusu light up the night with highlife and heart.  

Monday 9 June: Gabriele Poso + Gabzak  

An electrifying mix of Afro-Latin rhythms and tribal house. Expect global grooves, big energy and plenty of dancing under the stars.  

Thursday 12 June: Pania + Devaura  

Two fierce voices in R&B, soul and hip-hop. Pania and Devaura bring bold lyrics, lush beats and a night of genre-blurring intensity.  

Friday 13 June: MonoNeon + Manfredo Lament  

Bass wizard MonoNeon brings his funk-fuelled future sound to Tumbalong, joined by cinematic soul-jazz collective Manfredo Lament.  

Saturday 14 June: Winston Surfshirt + Jerome Blazé  

Sun-drenched soul and genre-bending grooves. Winston Surfshirt and Jerome Blazé serve up a night of chilled sounds.  

Vivid Kids at Tumbalong  

Each Saturday, Tumbalong transforms for little dreamers. Expect funky veggies, cheeky pop and joyful shows to get kids moving before the main stage lights up.  
 

Easy and delicious: Food Park at Tumbalong 

Fuel up between your Light Walk adventure and your Tumbalong Nights sing-a-long with tasty eats and vibrant sips at this special Vivid Sydney pop-up Food Park. 

Snack on Korean fried chicken from Birdman, feast on fresh Mexican at Ash’s Nachos and then top it all off with a Japanese donut and cosy drink from Mochii Mochii. 

The Food Park bar will also be pouring NSW wines, beers and the signature Vivid Sydney ‘Dreaming’ cocktail.  

Enter through a glowing archway, recharge and relax before heading back into the glow of the night.