VIVID SYDNEY 2024

Vivid Sydney’s ultimate day-into-night party Sound Escape will take over City Recital Hall on Saturday 7 June, with over six hours of music, from over...

Who is the mystery man behind the ever-present red mask and trench coat? Singer, songwriter and producer Pale Jay might be shrouded in anonymity, but there’s...

Good sleep is as essential to our health as diet and exercise—yet it remains as mysterious to us as our dreams. In this insightful discussion, brought...

Mall Grab is back. Making his long-awaited return to Sydney, he’s set to take over Carriageworks’ Bays 22-24 bringing his Looking For Trouble label...

Dreams ebb and flow like water—sometimes evaporating the instant we wake, other times pooling in our minds for days. (I Don’t Dream, I Float) is an...

American jazz icon Kamasi Washington returns to Sydney for Vivid Sydney. A saxophonist and composer, Washington is known for his critically acclaimed albums...

For over a century, TIME magazine has captured the defining moments of our era, distilling the zeitgeist into striking, thought-provoking covers. A mother...

Saddle up for a night of unapologetic celebration at the Pink Pony Supper Club—where the queer anthems come thick, fast and larger-than-life. Your host...

From the ‘burbs to the bush to the inner city, Australians have long been fixated on the dream of home ownership. As housing affordability, mortgage...

"They’re here…" Experience the most chilling line uttered in cinematic history in a terrifying setting with this late-night screening of 1982 horror...

A defining voice of late 20th century radical counterculture, David McDiarmid fused art, fashion, nightlife with bold activism and unapologetic self-expression.On...

Iced Vovo inspired frocks, a multi-coloured crochet collage reminiscent of your nan and a neon-underwater reef burst to life across the façade of Customs...

Part mirage, part playground, this whimsical installation invites you to wander through its iridescent, tubular halls and re-discover the joy of art, architecture...

Step into a 40-metre tunnel illuminated by a galaxy of glowing stars. A stunning homage to both the night sky and the glow-in-the-dark decorations that...

A surreal dream can leave you with a lingering sense of curiosity, a feeling of being slightly off-kilter. This dreamlike series of six seesaws captures...

The moon has long been a source of light and inspiration, offering a nightly glimpse into the vast mysteries of space. Fly to the Moon invites you to bask...

Watch as valleys, plants, animals and waterways take shape before your eyes, transforming the rooftop of the Australian National Maritime Museum into a...

Nine enormous, mirrored and cartoon-like flowers sprout mid-way up the buildings of Martin Place. Vibrant reflections transform this urban business district...

Mourning The Great Barrier ReefFor the first time in a decade, the interdisciplinary artist ANOHNI returns for two exclusive nights with the Johnsons...

Few voices are as instantly recognisable, as spooky and seductive, as Beth Gibbons'. The English singer-songwriter rose to fame as the voice of trip-hop...

Visionaries of leftfield dub, ambient and techno, British trio The Sabres of Paradise were among the most influential electronic act of the early to mid-1990s...

Widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz guitarists – if not guitarists, period – of all time, Kansas City-born musician, composer and bandleader...

With her bewitching voice and acoustic guitar, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt summons mystical music that seems to hover between a dream...

A collective of pioneering Sydney promoters and tastemakers, WavyLand have had their finger on the pulse of the city’s emerging youth music culture since...

A fearless storyteller, gifted vocalist and explosive live performer, hip-hop and R&B artist Miss Kaninna has taken the music scene by storm in a short...

One night. One laneway, transformed. A free light and sound experience for all.Designed by Australian illumination specialists Mandylights, Sound Walk...

SOLSA brings his signature blend of electronica, heavy-hitting beats and dark humour to the Metro stage for METRO AIR. Known for his globally viral music...

A night of genre-spanning sound and sun-drenched soul from two beloved Sydney outfits.Winston Surfshirt brings his signature blend of funk, soul, and hip-hop...

A night of genre-defying R&B, soul and hip-hop, led by two fierce voices in the Australian music scene. Rising star Pania has been making waves...

Get swept up in a night of soul, R&B and pure positivity.ARIA-winner Adrian Eagle brings his soaring, gospel-infused vocals and uplifting energy to...

For Hollywood Dreaming’s Gig Trail, Butter Beats n Eats: Left FeelsKick off your weekend with the best fried chicken, cool lights and great tunes as...

A celebration of Afrobeat, highlife and global sounds.Grammy-winning Ivorian artist Dobet Gnahoré takes to the Tumbalong stage with her powerhouse voice...

A force like no other, Divide & Dissolve create instrumental soundscapes designed to tackle colonialism, white supremacy and the patriarchy.Helmed...

Let the otherworldly setting of the Botanic Gardens of Sydney after dark envelop you at Dream Mist, where scent, story and flavour intertwine for an intimate...

Enter one of the Sydney Opera House’s most exclusive hidden spaces, transformed by captivating light projections for Vivid Sydney.This intimate communal...

AALIA’s Executive Chef Paul Farag will take you on a journey through the depth and breadth of Middle Eastern cuisine. Known for modernising and...

Step into the past, look to the future and raise a glass at Tyrrell’s: A Journey Through History, an unforgettable dining experience at NSW Parliament...

Step into a world where food, art and dance merge, as celebrated chef Danielle Alvarez crafts an elegant dream-inspired tasting menu for this immersive...

Gather round for a night of generosity of spirit and hospitality with Karima Hazim, co-founder of Sunday Kitchen. Karima’s vegetarian menu will...