Darling Harbour
A vibrant spectacle of light and creativity by the water.
Darling Harbour
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Getting there
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Walk | 3 mins from The Goods Line, 10 mins from Martin Place |
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Light Rail | Paddy’s Market, Convention, Exhibition and Pyrmont |
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Bus | Harris St and Druitt St |
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Ferry | F4 Ferries stop at Pyrmont Bay from Circular Quay |
Samsung’s Space to Dream transforms water into a dazzling canvas of light, while Curiosity invites you to bounce, balance and be watched by giant, blinking seesaws. Swing beneath glowing clouds at The Cloud Swing, step into a glowing maze with The Elysian Collection, or get competitive with Kickit Team Tennis.
Inside ICC Sydney, don’t miss Martha Stewart In Conversation or the industry-leading Remix Summit.
Elevate your evening with vibrant cocktails and sweeping views at Darling Harbour’s premier bars and restaurants—your perfect backdrop to a night of luminous wonder.
Light Events
Dream Scene
Step into a digital canvas where children's dreams come alive in an evolving dreamscape. Dream Scene showcases the wonderous, whimsical imaginations of...
Tunku and Ngaadi
Watch as valleys, plants, animals and waterways take shape before your eyes, transforming the rooftop of the Australian National Maritime Museum into a...
Drawn in Light
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...
Samsung Space to Dream
Three iridescent floating waterfalls rise from Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour—the canvas for a spectacle like no other. Transforming water into art, these...
Entwine
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...
Curiosity
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...
Symphony of Light
Inspired by the iconic slinky, Symphony of Light captures the joy and spontaneity of childhood in a larger-than-life arc of blue and green neon spirals.This...
The Cloud Swing
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...
Telephone
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...
Elysian Collection
Part mirage, part playground, this whimsical installation invites you to wander through its iridescent, tubular halls and re-discover the joy of art, architecture...
Music Events
Adrian Eagle + Jada Weazel | Tumbalong Nights
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...
Winston Surfshirt + Jerome Blazé | Tumbalong Nights
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...
PASIFIX | Tumbalong Nights
A powerful celebration of Australia’s proud Pacific-Islander community, PASIFIX blends traditional culture with modern sounds in a night of reggae, soul...
Dobet Gnahore + Immy Owusu | Tumbalong Nights
A celebration of Afrobeat, highlife and global sounds.Grammy-winning Ivorian artist Dobet Gnahoré takes to the Tumbalong stage with her powerhouse voice...
MonoNeon + Manfredo Lament | Tumbalong Nights
Get ready for a night of funk, soul, and futuristic sounds.Tumbalong Nights welcomes bass virtuoso and experimental funk master MonoNeon. Known for his...
Body Type + Ripple Effect Band | Tumbalong Nights
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...
Charley + Ayesha Madon | Tumbalong Nights
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...
Vivid Kids at Tumbalong Park
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...
Vivid Sings! | Tumbalong Nights
A singalong under the stars.Hosted by the inimitable Bob Downe and directed by celebrated choirmaster and composer Jonathon Welch AM, Vivid Sings! unites...
Pania + Devaura | Tumbalong Nights
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...
Ideas Events
REMIX Summit Sydney: Futures for the Fearless
The REMIX Summit Sydney is the leading innovation summit for the cultural and creative industries in Asia Pacific, bringing together global pioneers to...
Unscripted & Unfiltered with Nick Offerman & Megan Mullally
Vivid Sydney is thrilled to welcome Emmy Award-winning actors and real-life partners Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally for an exclusive joint appearance...
In Conversation with Martha Stewart
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...
Food Events
Neon Dreams
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...
Food Park at Tumbalong Park
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...