Thursday, 18 June 2026
Expression of Interest application form open.
 

Monday, 27 July 2026, 5.00pm (Sydney time) 
Expression of Interest application form closing date.
 

Friday, 28 August 2026
Applicants will be informed if they have been shortlisted or if their Expression of Interest is not progressing any further.
 

Monday, 7 – Friday, 25 September 2026
Applicant interview period.
 

Friday, 9 October 2026
Successful applicants advised via email.
 

Friday, 30 October 2026
Signed contracts returned to Destination NSW and invoice for first milestone payment requested.
 

Tuesday, 3 November onwards
Light Artist meetings or online calls with Vivid Sydney Project Team.
 

Tuesday, 15 December 2026
Collateral (images and event copy) confirmed and provided to the Vivid Sydney team. 

Thursday, 18 June 2026 
Expression of Interest application form open.
 

Friday, 28 August 2026, 5.00pm (Sydney time) 
Expression of Interest application form closing date
 

Monday, 28 September 2026 
Applicants will be informed if they have been shortlisted or if their Expression of Interest is not progressing any further.
 

Monday, 5 October – Friday 16 October 2026 
Shortlisted applicant interviews will be scheduled either in person or via online method to be advised.
 

Monday, 2 November 2026
Successful applicants advised via email.
 

Monday, 11 January 2027
Event concept, collateral (images and event copy) and talent confirmed and provided to the Vivid Sydney team.