First Nations

Vivid Sydney proudly celebrates the depth and diversity of First Nations culture, knowledge and perspectives, informed by First Nations Advisor and proud Gamilaroi and Darug man Travis De Vries.

Across Vivid Sydney's program of Light, Music, Minds and Food, Indigenous artists, musicians, creatives, innovators and more shine bright. 

Saltbush & Starlight

Experience the Sydney Opera House in a completely new light, via an exclusive guided tour followed by a show-stopping three-course dinner from First Nations...

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Saltbush & Starlight
Location: Sydney Opera House Price: From $290.00

Manawan

An ode to Bardi Jawi Country in Western Australia’s Kimberley Region, Manawan brings the region’s towering, tropical gum trees (also known as woolybutts...

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Manawan
Location: Circular Quay Price: Free

King Stingray | Vivid LIVE

Described by Rolling Stone as “one of the most exciting rock bands to emerge from this country in a generation”, Arnhem Land five-piece King Stingray...

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King Stingray
Location: Sydney Opera House - The Concert Hall Price: From $49.90

Awesome Black Block Party

Awesome Black returns to Carriageworks with a free Block Party takeover – a one-night all ages celebration of Blak music, Culture and community for Vivid...

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Awesome Black Block Party
Location: Carriageworks Price: Free event - registration required

Sea Gathering: Myth & Modernity

Join the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) for a lively Sea Gathering, a free night of art, live music, informal talks and hands-on artmaking...

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Sea Gathering: Myth & Modernity
Location: Australian National Maritime Museum Price: Free event - registration required

More programs

Circus extravaganza Cristal Palace

Free Events

Beyond the 100% free Vivid Light Walk, explore free or free-to-enter events across our Music, Minds and Food pillars.

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.

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Date Night

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

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

Vivid Sydney Daytime Program

A festival-first selection of daytime activities

Midweek Minds speakers

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 across two weeks at 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.

PROGRAM PAGE: Our Shared Future

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.

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Auslan-interpreted events

Events with Auslan interpretation.

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Companion card-accepted events

Events where companion cards are accepted.