Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is a World Heritage-listed ‘masterpiece of human creative genius’ that belongs to all Australians.
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
The Sydney Opera House is the symbol of modern Australia. It is one of the world’s busiest performing arts centres, the nation’s premier tourism destination and an architectural masterpiece of the 20th century. A global beacon for creativity, it is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and its social value has been estimated by Deloitte at $11.4 billion. After five decades of storytelling, the Sydney Opera House has never been more connected to the Australian experience.
During Vivid Sydney, the Sydney Opera House’s iconic sails become one of the festival’s brightest canvasses, lighting up each night with a captivating signature work. The Lighting of the Sails is co-curated by the Sydney Opera House and Destination NSW and is one of their most significant free events.
Under the sails, Vivid LIVE is the annual centrepiece of the Sydney Opera House’s year-round contemporary music program and forms part of Vivid Sydney's Music program – a whole-of-House takeover and the only time of year the world-famous venue is completely reimagined by live contemporary music, celebrating cutting-edge and iconic artists that defy expectations and break new ground.
Curated for the ninth time by the Sydney Opera House’s Head of Contemporary Music, Ben Marshall, Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House will present Australian premieres, exclusives and unmissable performances from a diverse line-up of global acts, beloved locals and emerging voices that amplify our nation’s rich tapestry of culture and ignite the spirit of music lovers, far and wide. To find out more about Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House, please visit sydneyoperahouse.com/vivid-live.
Music Events
Thelma Plum | Vivid LIVE
In just over a decade, Meanjin-born singer-songwriter and Gamilaraay woman Thelma Plum has become one of the country’s most beloved singer-songwriters...
The Virgin Suicides | Vivid LIVE Film
Following French pop duo, Air’s sold-out Australian exclusive performances for Vivid LIVE, watch Sofia Coppola’s directorial debut, The Virgin Suicides...
Neptune Frost | Vivid LIVE Film
Multi-hyphenate, multidisciplinary artist Saul Williams brings his unique dynamism to this Afrofuturist vision, a sci-fi punk musical that’s a visually...
Eno + Q&A Screening with Director Gary Hustwit | Vivid LIVE Film
Visionary musician and artist Brian Eno — known for producing David Bowie, U2, Talking Heads, among many others; pioneering the genre of ambient music...
Tinariwen | Vivid LIVE
From rebels in exile to world music superstars, the members of veteran Tuareg rock collective Tinariwen have led a wild life since coming together on the...
Vv Pete | Vivid LIVE
Vv Pete is the baddest boss in town – and she’s ready to burn up the stage at Vivid LIVE. With her commanding flow, club-rattling beats and eclectic...
Tia Gostelow | Vivid LIVE
Multi-talented Indigenous musician Tia Gostelow has captured the hearts of audiences around the nation in just a few short years. Moving with ease between...
South Summit | Vivid LIVE
Blending sounds and cultures with a heartfelt sense of unity, Perth five-piece South Summit have quickly become one of Western Australia’s most exciting...
Air play Moon Safari | Vivid LIVE
Twenty years ago, a pair of young French musicians set out on a journey through the pop cosmos – and came back with a romantic masterpiece. Melding lush...
Jlin | Vivid LIVE
A visionary electronic artist and composer whose percussion-driven, polyrhythmic work has reshaped the sound of dance music, American artist Jerrilynn...
Ideas Events
In Conversation with Amy Poehler, plus a special first look at Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2
Vivid Sydney Presents - In Conversation with Amy Poehler plus a special first look at Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2Join us for a night of laughter...
Food Events
A Culinary Canvas by Danielle Alvarez
This extraordinary dinner promises to be a moving and memorable celebration of women in Australian gastronomy, winemaking and music. Gather in the iconic...
Aurorae at Bennelong Bar
Bask in the spectacle of Vivid Sydney from the heart of the action at Sydney Opera House's Bennelong Bar, where culinary artistry meets iconic architecture...
Taste, See, Connect
Immerse yourself in a world of global flavours, marvel at the Vivid Sydney Light Walk and connect with the festival buzz at House Canteen for Taste, See...