Barangaroo
Barangaroo was once the working heart of the city, the site of a busy maritime port, wharves and industrial warehouses. Today, it’s the place Sydney comes to play, home to the glittering Crown Sydney, dozens of waterfront restaurants, swish boutiques and busy bars.
Exchange Place and Wulugul Walk
Barangaroo NSW 2000
Australia
Follow an illuminated trail of installations that will take you through intimate laneways, along the picturesque Wulugul Walk (which is part of a stunning 11km walk that winds its way around Sydney Harbour from Woolloomooloo to the Anzac Bridge) into a foodies' paradise and the stunning natural surrounds of Barangaroo Reserve.
It’s also a place to connect with Sydney’s Indigenous history. In fact, the area is named after a powerful Cammeraygal woman who was well-known to early settlers and married to Bennelong. The Gadigal people have used the area to catch fish and collect shellfish for at least 6,000 years and Barangaroo Reserve celebrates this unbroken connection. There are works by First Nations artists, more than 75,000 indigenous plants and regular cultural tours run by Indigenous guides. It will give you a new perspective on this ancient piece of the harbour foreshore.
When Vivid Sydney lights up Barangaroo it becomes a feast for the senses. You’ll find installations that transform the precinct into a rainbow of light and energy at Exchange Square, along Wulugul Walk and at Barangaroo Reserve.
How to get there: Barangaroo is just a five-minute walk from Wynyard Station through an underground tunnel. You can also catch a bus to King Street Wharf. If you prefer to arrive by water, ferries run to Barangaroo Wharf from Circular Quay and Parramatta.
Light Events
Infinity
Escape from Sydney’s winter and lose yourself in this immersive 360° experience across a hyper-real world inspired by Australia's many natural wonders...
Dune
Sand dunes prove that you can move some mountains, as forces of wind constantly change their shape - maybe even completely eradicating what was once an...
Night Walkers
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Invincible Corals
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Light Forest
Under the canopy of Tasmania’s rainforests, dappled light dances with the wind, breaking through wherever it can. Light Forest takes that light source...
Silent Observers
Living for centuries, towering trees are the 'silent observers' of history, witnessing massive changes as humans move and expand their empires across the...
Ama
Ama is a 7-minute meditative journey across Sydney's hidden coves, where land and ocean meet. Shot in infra-red, the camera flies high above tree canopies...
Fish are jumping
Excited by the Light Walk, a school of fish jump out of the water eager to play. They’re ready to put on a show of their own, leaping out of the water...
The TUNNEL
They say that most adventures are about the journey, not the destination. However, The Tunnel is a trip of itself, steered by fellow Vivid Sydney spectators. Travel...
Lilies
Across many cultures, water lilies symbolise truth, purity and new life. For centuries, their natural beauty has inspired countless artists across the...
Food Events
Vivid Fire Kitchen
Set alongside the immersive splendour of Vivid House, Vivid Fire Kitchen brings together a selection of Sydney’s hottest dining concepts, curated drinks...
House of Naturalia
Inspired by Vivid Sydney's 'Naturally' theme, Barangaroo House is transforming into the 'House of Naturalia'. Expect sustainable cocktails, a custom menu...
