Programs

From world-class culinary collaborations and pop-ups to a series of Ideas events interrogating our ‘natural’ ways of thinking and our FREE program of live music in Tumbalong Park, here are Vivid Sydney’s sub-programs – find the full line-up of events here.

 

Roast Pumpkin

Vivid Fire Kitchen

Food

Primal cooking meets modern luxury as the world’s best pitmasters join Sydney's favourite chefs for a mouth-watering feast.

/program/vivid-fire-kitchen
Audience

Vivid Ideas Exchange

Ideas

The hub of Vivid Ideas, the Exchange transforms Telstra's state-of-the-art Customer Insight Centre into a theatre for ground-breaking thought from our sharpest, wittiest minds.

/program/vivid-ideas-exchange
Vivid Fire Kitchen

International & Local Chefs at Vivid Sydney

Food

World-class chefs and once-in-a-lifetime culinary experiences await, as international heavy hitters arrive for very special collaborations, pop ups and more. 

/program/chefs-at-vivid-sydney
Tumbalong Stage

Tumbalong Nights

Music

Catch 12 nights of live music, with artists from Africa to Arnhem Land, as well as Sydney's finest acts - free for all, with an open invitation to dance.

/program/tumbalong-nights
Vivid Chef Series

Vivid Chef Series

Food

Amplifying the energy and innovation at the heart of Sydney's restaurant scene is the Vivid Chef Series.

/program/vivid-chef-series
Town Hall

Vivid Ideas Headliners

Ideas

In our Global Storytellers series, hear from international thought-leaders and creatives who are tackling taboos, asking difficult questions and creating zeitgeist-defining work.

/program/vivid-ideas-headliners
Vivid House

Vivid House

Light

Welcome to Vivid House: an immersive 360° experience through four awe-inspiring artworks.

/program/vivid-house
An audience of a talk

Vivid Ideas: Creativity and Storytelling

Ideas

Meet the minds tackling humanity’s biggest hurdles, from the environment to aged care, with creativity and empathy.

/program/vivid-ideas-creativity-and-storytelling
Trevor Ashley

Vivid Sydney Supper Club

Music

Vivid Sydney's late night lounge is back!

/program/vivid-sydney-supper-club
Nocturne

Vivid Ideas: Immersive Events

Ideas

Be transported with our immersive events, from the Powerhouse’s Up Late nights to NFT parties, mindfulness workshops and truly one-of-a-kind experiences.

/program/vivid-ideas-immersive-events
Sydney Harbour during Vivid Sydney

Chefs on the Harbour

Food

Take in Vivid Sydney in style on-board Sydney’s newest luxurious superyacht, The Jackson

/program/chefs-on-the-harbour
Kids dancing

Vivid Kids at Tumbalong

Music

Round up the little ones and start your Light Walk journey in Tumbalong Park at 5pm each Saturday

/program/vivid-kids-at-tumbalong
Skin deep

Vivid Ideas: Human Nature

Ideas

Challenge the ‘natural’ ways of thinking, and explore the emerging new normals across sex, relationships, body politics, travel and more.

/program/vivid-ideas-human-nature
Vivid Sydney Dinner

Vivid Sydney Dinner

Food

The Vivid Sydney Dinner returns to the Ivy Ballroom, fusing light, music, ideas and cuisine into a very special feast for the senses.

/program/vivid-sydney-dinner