Date Night

Vivid Sydney is made for date nights. Share a moment that becomes a memory. 

The Prism

Relax day or night and take a moment with The Prism, an immersive chill-out space complete with cushy bean bags in the middle of the Vivid Light Walk...

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 Location: Jessie Street Gardens Price: Free

Aster: The Golden Age

1920s Hollywood glamour meets an unforgettable view at Intercontinental Sydney's rooftop Aster Bar, overlooking Sydney Harbour transformed in a synchronised...

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Location: Aster Bar Price: From $199.00

Ella Mai

Experience an unforgettable night with Grammy Award-winning R&B powerhouse Ella Mai. Returning to Sydney following a sold-out global tour, she takes...

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 Location: Carriageworks Price: From $109.00

Oysters in the House

Oysters in the House is a one-day spectacular at Shell House celebrating two of New South Wales’ most iconic culinary heroes: The Sydney Rock Oyster...

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Location: Circular Quay and The Rocks Price: From $50.00

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Creative Trailblazers

Creative Trailblazers

Minds

Inspiration abounds with Vivid Minds’s headlining Creative Trailblazers – a series of five exclusive conversations, each with a world-leading creative.

Kids at Vivid Sydney

Family-friendly

Explore family friendly events at Vivid Sydney 2026.

Friends at Vivid Sydney

Vivid Sydney with friends

Go beyond the expected with experiences that bring people together over food, games, conversation and participation.

Vivid Day-Light

DAY-LIGHT - Vivid Sydney Daytime Program

Light

Vivid Sydney Daytime Program

Cosmic Chase by Brian Robinson

First Nations

General Vivid Sydney

First Nations content and creators span all four pillars of the festival.

Midweek Minds

Midweek Minds

Minds

The 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.

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Our Shared Future

Food

Join 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

Vivid Sydney x Biennale of Sydney

Music

Vivid 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

Regional Dinner Series

Food

A 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.

Vivid Kids at Tumbalong Park

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.

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Tumbalong Nights

Music

Winter 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

Vivid Fire Kitchen

Food

At 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.

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Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House

Music

As part of Vivid Sydney, Vivid LIVE takes over the Sydney Opera House with epic contemporary music across every stage. Featuring global stars, local favourites and Australian exclusive acts, plus drinks at The Midnight Special bar and incredible artwork on the sails, there's something for everyone at Vivid LIVE.