First Nations
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...
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...
Sāmoan-Australian artist Angela Tiatia presents Vaiola, a new large-scale light projection on the façade of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia...
A collision of Indigenous culture, mythical sea creatures and pop-culture transforms the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM), drawing upon the playful...
Australia's oldest Parliament opens its doors for a feast, celebrating NSW's political history, renowned food and wine culture and ongoing First Nations...
Feverish Melbourne post-punk and Eastern Anmatyerre glam-rock collides in an electric night of defiant rock riffs.Fronted by frenzied singer Athina Uh...
Returning to the Sydney Opera House after her captivating Forecourt performance with Dan Sultan in 2025, award-winning singer-songwriter and indie pop...
Inspired by tabletop roleplaying games, and informed by First Nations lore and cultural ideology, this immersive, free adventure at the UTS Data Arena...
Get ready for an evening of heavenly vocals and sublime, soulful R&B as two of Australia’s most gifted young First Nations performers take the stage...
Awesome Black returns to Carriageworks with a free, all ages Block Party takeover – a one-night outdoor celebration of Blak music, culture and community.Born...
Step into the world of Warakirri, meaning to grow, for an unforgettable degustation that celebrates the richness of Aboriginal culture, cuisine, and storytelling...
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...
How do artists own their own work and voice, under the forces of algorithmic recommendations, AI-generated content and the shifting terms of fair use...
Inspiration abounds with Vivid Minds’s headlining Creative Trailblazers – a series of five exclusive conversations, each with a world-leading creative.
Vivid Sydney Daytime Program
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
