Circular Quay and The Rocks
This dazzling zone is home to Sydney’s most iconic landmarks, transformed. Bold and imaginative projections, world-class performances, thought-provoking experiences and the very best of the world’s cuisine illuminate this picturesque zone.
Circular Quay
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Getting there
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Walk | 14 mins from Martin Place, 19 mins from Barangaroo via Argyle St |
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Train | Circular Quay Station (weekdays) or Wynyard Station |
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Bus | Elizabeth St and Bridge St |
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Ferry | Ferries run regularly to and from Circular Quay |
Sydney’s most iconic landmarks come alive with breathtaking Light and world-class Music, Food and Ideas. Lighting of the Sails: Kiss of Light by David McDiarmid transforms the Sydney Opera House into a tribute to their artistry, while Vincent Namatjira’s King Dingo reclaims history on the MCA’s façade. House of Romance: Dreams Collide brings Romance Was Born’s fantastical fashion to life at Customs House.
First Nations culture takes centre stage with First Light and First Light: Live. Dine in among the trees with Dream Mist with Luke Nguyen at Botanic House, experience Dance of Dreams with Danielle Alvarez or the best international and local musicians at VIVID Live at the Sydney Opera House, or taste bold flavours at Foodlab, showcasing emerging migrant and refugee chefs.
Visit The Rocks as it transforms into a playground for the imagination. Wander through mesmerising light installations, stroll through The Rocks Market, and discover a diverse program of free live music to enjoy. Share a meal under the stars at the Night Picnic in Dawes Point Park, with breathtaking views of the dazzling Harbour.
Sponsors
Light Events
House of Romance: Dreams Collide
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...
Error
Can technology correct human error, or are imperfections inevitable—whether human or machine-made? This thought-provoking question take centre stage...
Colour The City
Paint our town red… green, pink, blue or whatever colour or pattern you dare to dream up! The ASN Clock Tower is transformed into a canvas for us all...
Vivid Light On Sydney Harbour
Sydney’s ferries and boats become floating beacons as Vivid Light on Sydney Harbour sets the water aglow.Moving in harmony with the city’s illuminated...
Symphony of the Dreaming
Tap into the energy and vibrancy of the ancient First Nation stories hidden in plain sight around you. The Museum of Sydney forecourt is transformed into...
Soleil Nuit
Marvel at the brilliance of the sun and the mystery of the night with this impressionist painting-like installation.Two back-to-back mirror-encrusted discs—one...
Lighting of the Sails: Kiss of Light by David McDiarmid
A defining voice of late 20th century radical counterculture, David McDiarmid fused art, fashion, nightlife with bold activism and unapologetic self-expression.On...
Emergence
A mirage. A hallucination. A lucid dream. Emergence rises like a shimmering beacon, drawing you to its otherworldly glow.This large-scale audio-visual...
Sweet Dreams
Shiny gumballs, pastel macarons, freshly made pop-corn—this confection of colour, light and nostalgia transforms the Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylons into...
Our Connected City
Our Connected City transforms Sydney Harbour and the CBD into a breathtaking canvas of light, uniting iconic landmarks in a synchronised display each night...
Music Events
Tamworth to Tennessee: A Night of Cool Country | Vivid Sydney Supper Club
Dust off your boots, throw on your blue jeans and hitch a ride from Tamworth to Tennessee for a rollicking night of the very best country music. Your Golden...
Broadway's Best with Mark Humphries | Vivid Sydney Supper Club
Get ready for some razzle-dazzle and to break out your very best jazz-hands—it’s time to celebrate the magic of Broadway with your host for the night...
Aus Music Countdown | Vivid Sydney Supper Club
One country. Endless hits. Plug in to Aus Music Countdown, beloved Aussie performer Luke Carroll’s ultimate Australian mixtape, performed live on the...
First Light: Live
After officially switching the lights on for Vivid Sydney 2025 with First Light, the celebrations kick up a notch with First Light Live—a free concert...
A Night at the Oscars | Vivid Sydney Supper Club
It’s glamour, it’s gossip, it’s the iconic music that’s made movie history. A Night at the Oscars brings the magic of the cinema to life with live...
Open Mic! with Tom Cardy and Alex Lee | Vivid Sydney Supper Club
This is not your average open mic night! It’s a talent quest where dreams take centre stage and the floor is opened to wherever the talent, and the night...
The Pink Pony Supper Club | Vivid Sydney Supper Club
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...
Celebrating Eurovision | Vivid Sydney Supper Club
Man the glitter cannons and roll out the bunting—it’s time to celebrate the camp and spectacle of Eurovision, hosted by the dazzling Chloé Zuel of...
Ideas Events
First Light
The official countdown to Lights On, First Light launches Vivid Sydney 2025 with a moving celebration of First Nations culture and Calling Country. Set...
Stranger Things: The Experience
It’s 1986 and you’ve just arrived in Hawkins. Unbeknownst to you, you’re about to be swept up in a thrilling adventure worthy of Joyce, Will, Eleven...
Luna Park in the Dark
Experience the magic of Luna Park Sydney in a whole new light… with all the lights switched off! This iconic amusement park will be celebrating Vivid...
Food Events
Sangee's Kitchen | FoodLab Sydney
Experience the bold, aromatic flavours of Malaysian-Tamil cuisine. Known to friends and family as “Sangee”, she grew up in Malaysia, where her love...
Dream Mist at Botanic House
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...
Graduates Showcase | FoodLab Sydney
For our final night, FoodLab Sydney presents a special culinary showcase featuring seven emerging chefs and FoodLab graduates, each presenting a signature...
Dreamscapes at Aster
Ascend to one of the best views of Vivid Sydney’s dazzling lights at Aster, InterContinental Sydney’s premium rooftop bar, and experience an elegant...
Olotl | FoodLab Sydney
Join us for an evening of authentic Mexican cuisine, where Blanca Perera and her mother, Blanca Mejia, bring the heart and soul of Mexico to the table...
Luke’s Vivid Table at the Pylon Lookout
An extraordinary dining experience in an extraordinary location, join us for this brilliant Vivid Food favourite dining collaboration between BridgeClimb...
MCA Harbour Dining and Vivid Sydney Views
Make your Friday nights shine brighter during Vivid Sydney with exclusive after-dark access and two unique dining experiences to choose from at the Museum...
