Go beyond in 2026 with Vivid Sydney, as we expand our horizons with new artistic genres and forms, in an arts program full of invigorating festival firsts.
Not sure where to begin your adventure? Here's some ideas to kick-start your planning.
Creative Trailblazers
MindsInspiration abounds with Vivid Minds’s headlining Creative Trailblazers – a series of five exclusive conversations, each with a world-leading creative.
DAY-LIGHT - Vivid Sydney Daytime Program
LightVivid Sydney Daytime Program
Midweek Minds
MindsThe creative industries are undergoing unprecedented transformation, with a range of social, technological, economic and cultural forces changing the way and for whom we make art. Midweek Minds, taking place each Wednesday during Vivid Sydney, will host a series of rapid-fire keynotes that go behind-the-scenes of the artforms at the forefront of change and explore the creative processes of leading designers, photographers, artists, animators and architects.
Our Shared Future
FoodJoin OzHarvest for a dinner series at Refettorio OzHarvest Sydney, featuring seven of NSW’s most exciting chefs in one-night-only collaborations with Refettorio’s team. A celebration of rescued ingredients and social change, each evening features a unique four-course menu made using up to 95% beautiful, fresh and rescued NSW produce.
Vivid Sydney x Biennale of Sydney
MusicVivid Sydney presents three nights of innovative, left-of-centre music from across the globe at the awe-inspiring White Bay Power Station, as part of Biennale of Sydney’s Art After Dark.
Regional Dinner Series
FoodA citywide celebration of regional produce and talent. Across 12 events, acclaimed regional chefs collaborate with Sydney restaurants and chefs for one-off menus that hero their home’s ingredients, winemakers, brewers and more.
Tumbalong Kids
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, with fun concerts from childrens’ artists The Mik Maks, Benny Time, Jay Laga’aia and Angie Who.
Tumbalong Nights
MusicWinter nights come alive with rhythm, energy and connection as Tumbalong Nights ignites Tumbalong Park with 23 nights of free music alongside the Vivid Light Walk’s vibrant artworks.
Vivid Fire Kitchen
FoodAt new home Barangaroo Reserve, Vivid Fire Kitchen unites Australian culinary talent in an ode to the great Aussie backyard. Open every night of Vivid Sydney from 6-11pm and free-to-enter, discover a hub of open-fire cooking demonstrations, one-off collaborations, tastings, talks, and much more.
