Darling Harbour
A spectacle of music, light and interactivity, Darling Harbour is a dream playground for people of all ages and interests. Alongside the waterfront spectacle, this zone is also home to Tumbalong Nights, a free program of music running all festival long.
Darling Harbour
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Getting there
|
Walk | 3 mins from The Goods Line, 10 mins from Martin Place |
|
Light Rail | Paddy’s Market, Convention, Exhibition and Pyrmont |
|
Bus | Harris St and Druitt St |
|
Ferry | F4 Ferries stop at Pyrmont Bay from Circular Quay |
A vibrant spectacle of light and creativity. Samsung Space to Dream creates a breathtaking water show, and discover Step onto Curiosity, an interactive playground of seesaws that watches you back. Tumbalong Nights delivers a festival-long lineup of free music, featuring Vivid Sings!, PASIFIX, and Winston Surfshirt, bringing electrifying performances to the heart of the city.
Light Events
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...
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...
Kickit Team Tennis
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Music Events
Zaeden | Tumbalong Nights
A night of boundary-pushing Indian pop.Zaeden is one of the biggest names in India’s thriving pop scene, with a sound that blends electronic beats and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Stella Jang + Ivoris | Tumbalong Nights
From dreamy R&B to global indie-pop, this night brings together two genre-bending talents.South Korean indie-pop icon Stella Jang brings her genre-hopping...
NextGen: V-Pop - Mỹ Anh and Chi Xê | Tumbalong Nights
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 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...
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...