Darling Harbour

Dreams don’t just look forward; they often look back. Telephone taps into this nostalgia, inviting you to step away from your mobile screen and reconnect...

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

Three iridescent floating waterfalls rise from Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour—the canvas for a spectacle like no other. Transforming water into art, these...

Stand beneath a glowing cloud of fluffy white sheep—a surreal and whimsical sight illuminated against the night sky. Is this an image you’ve conjured...

Step onto the court for a game of tennis like you’ve never experienced before—where the fluorescent yellow ball is replaced by a streak of pulsing...

Dreams are where our past, present, and future converge—whether in the misty depths of our subconscious or as we envision a brighter tomorrow. Entwine...

Inspired by a child’s mobile—the spark of our earliest dreams—Drawn in Light is a kinetic installation that transforms simple, hand-drawn objects...

A cluster of glowing, cloud-like structures appear as if floating in Darling Quarter Village Green. First exhibited at Burning Man in 2019, this is a magical...

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

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...

Little people, big fun.Get ready to sing, dance and play as Vivid Kids takes over Tumbalong Park every Saturday at 5pm throughout the festival. Kick off...

Kick off Tumbalong Nights with an uplifting night of pop from two of Sydney’s leading lights in a new wave of Aussie music.Charley follows up a whirlwind...

A powerful celebration of Australia’s proud Pacific-Islander community, PASIFIX blends traditional culture with modern sounds in a night of reggae, soul...

An electrifying fusion of Afro-Latin beats, tribal house and global grooves.Gabriele Poso blends deep house, Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz-infused funk in...

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

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 high-energy night of indie rock and First Nations storytelling.Sydney indie-rockers Body Type are known for their punchy mix of indie, rock and punk...

Get ready for a night of funk, soul, and futuristic sounds.Tumbalong Nights welcomes bass virtuoso and experimental funk master MonoNeon. Known for his...

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...

Vivid Sydney showcases the rising stars of Vietnamese pop in this exclusive Australian performance.Mỹ Anh, hailed as one of Vietnam’s most exciting...

Vivid Sydney is thrilled to welcome Emmy Award-winning actors and real-life partners Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally for an exclusive joint appearance...

The REMIX Summit Sydney is the leading innovation summit for the cultural and creative industries in Asia Pacific, bringing together global pioneers to...

Join us for an unforgettable evening of insight and inspiration as the legendary Martha Stewart takes the stage at ICC Sydney for an Australian exclusive...

Re-fuel and explore global flavours under the stars at Food Park at Tumbalong. This curated collection of food trucks and a lively bar will ensure your...

A 1979 mail plane has landed at the Pier Street underpass in Darling Harbour, touching down to deliver Neon Dreams by Trolley'd, a retro-futuristic roller...